Learning Disability or ADHD?
Did your teachers or parents tell you that if you would just work harder you would be able to get better grades? Or were you told you were smart but you just needed to pay better attention? Have you ever wondered “if I’m so smart, how come I’m struggling to get it all done?” Sometimes these messages make us wonder if we have a learning disability.
What about in your work life today? Are you overwhelmed, feeling like you just can’t get it all done? Are you feeling totally scattered, unable to focus on even the simplest tasks? Do you sometimes jump from one project to another? Are you a great starter, but maybe a bit lacking when it comes to wrapping it all up?
If any of this seems familiar it doesn’t mean you have a learning disability that went undiagnosed through childhood. In fact, these are some of the most common reasons adults come to me for help, because these are actually ADHD symptoms in adults.
Not every adult with ADHD will have the same symptoms, nor will they have the same challenges, but getting help with your symptoms will go a long way to helping you live a healthier and happier life.
Imagine if you had a few simple tools that you could apply that would help you to finish your projects as strongly as you started. How would your life be different? How would you feel about yourself? My guess is for starters you wouldn’t be wondering if you have a learning disability!
As ADHD coaches it is important that we look at the entire person as an individual. In some cases our first step is to help a client to recognize what it is they want to achieve. Once we have done this, we set some achievable goals and get started with a plan to help them to take control of their lives.
ADHD is not a learning disability. It is a condition or disorder that affects our ability to focus and get things done. Sometimes this may feel like we have a learning disability or that we are “behind everyone else”. I want you to recognize your own abilities and that you really are smart, and that with the help of a qualified ADHD coach, you can get past those feelings and fears and have the success you are looking for.
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Good article! Thank you so much for sharing this post. Your views truly open my mind.