Defining ADHD:
Clarifying the terms.
Everyday Language and Terms
Exploring the common terms, phrases, and descriptions of symptoms used in society. Beyond the clinical framework of the DSM-5 diagnoses, these represent observations and expressions shared by individuals with diagnoses, reflecting their lived experiences and perspectives.
Defining ADHD:
"Symptoms Wheel"
The wheel depicted may portray ADHD in a light that emphasizes the "negative" impacts. It tends to overlook the uniqueness of ADHD, where many autistic individuals perceive their way of thinking as a significant asset in their lives due to their distinct cognitive processes. These individuals may not experience as many detrimental symptoms or have effectively managed them through learned coping strategies or medication management that helps reduce the intensity of individual symptoms.

Symptoms Wheel
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Symptoms Table
