EPISODE · Apr 29, 2024 · 9 MIN
S1 E10 - Explaining ADHD: what I say to neurotypicals.
from Glitchy Switch: What ADHD feels like to an adult. · host Martin Gale
This time we're having what will probably be the first of a few bites at the challenge of explaining ADHD to neurotypical people. We're talking about strategies for navigating conversations about ADHD, including the use of metaphors to illustrate some of our traits and experiences. In the episode, we make reference to the excellent ADHD 2.0 book and, as promised, you can find a copy of it here. In this episode: Some of the reasons why people are curious about ADHD. How to narrow down the conversation to a manageable size. Using analogies and metaphors to make explanations of ADHD traits more accessible. Tackling questions about being undiagnosed yet appearing "normal". Support Glitchy Switch: Instagram 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3Tumtaq LinkedIn 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3wK0pzz Facebook 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4avKVOB Note: This podcast is shared purely as first-hand experiences to help others and should not be considered medical advice. Listeners should seek proper guidance if they have concerns or questions of a medical nature.
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This time we're having what will probably be the first of a few bites at the challenge of explaining ADHD to neurotypical people. We're talking about strategies for navigating conversations about ADHD, including the use of metaphors to illustrate some of our traits and experiences. In the episode, we make reference to the excellent ADHD 2.0 book and, as promised, you can find a copy of it here. In this episode: Some of the reasons why people are curious about ADHD. How to narrow down the conversation to a manageable size. Using analogies and metaphors to make explanations of ADHD traits more accessible. Tackling questions about being undiagnosed yet appearing "normal". Support Glitchy Switch: Instagram 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3Tumtaq LinkedIn 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3wK0pzz Facebook 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4avKVOB Note: This podcast is shared purely as first-hand experiences to help others and should not be considered medical advice. Listeners should seek proper guidance if they have concerns or questions of a medical nature.
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