Ep. 17: ADHD Explained: A Deep Dive Into Executive Function Attention Subtypes and More

In this episode we will be deep diving into ADHD. A lot of people only think of one version of ADHD when really there are many different presentations and it’s quite complex. In this episode we will cover  What ADHD actually is and the subtypes  Diagnostic criteria for ADHD What executive functioning is  Going into each executive functioning skill including working memory impulse control time management emotional regulation attention regulation Motivation and dopamine Time blindness  How ADHD shows up in girls and women  Strengths and challenges of having ADHD Medication ADHD in relationships and in adulthood ADHD burnout Strategies to use as an ADHDer and supporting someone else with ADHD The symbol of ADHD ADHD awareness month  This episode will give you a more nuanced understanding of what ADHD actually is and will help you learn and understand more about ADHD. So whether you are an ADHDer you are supporting someone else who is or just want to learn more this episode is for you.  Want to learn more about what ADHD looks like listen to episode 4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ  Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-what-autism-and-adhd-actually-look-like-traits/id6785985912?i=1000775792288  Want to learn more about hyperfixations? Listen to episode 10 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ  Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-special-interests-and-hyperfixations/id6785985912?i=1000784100749  Want to learn more about rituals and routines? Listen to episode 19 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ  Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-19-rituals-and-routines-in-neurodivergent-people/id6785985912?i=1000797242830  Email me with stories questions or if you would like to be a guest  [email protected]  Find more information and full transcripts at my website  thinkdifferentpod.wordpress.com  Join the community to start seeing the world a little differently  the-mind-map.beehiiv.com  If you aren’t already listening on YouTube my YouTube channel is Minds That Think Differently I post full episodes and clips  https://youtube.com/@mindsthatthinkdifferently?si=yQgSMsZ7rZ8yxYxO