Before You Start…
• Learn as much as you can about ADHD from trusted sources. The more you know, the better you’ll understand yourself and what may work for you. We’ve put some good places to look up information about ADHD at the end of this book. There is also some information in this book for you. • Try and talk to others with ADHD, e.g. through websites, support groups etc. It can be really useful to get other people’s perspectives and ideas and to know that you’re not alone.
Acceptance is key!
• Struggling with denial or not wanting your difficulty can be exhausting. Acceptance of your difficulties means that you can find space to try and tackle them. • Remember that change will be difficult and progress might not be as fast as you’d like. Stick with it, it takes time. Be ready for times when things might be harder and not to give up – everybody has periods like this.
• While ADHD can mean you have some difficulties it also means that you have
many strengths!
• Remember ADHD is biological, not a weakness or a personality flaw.
• Strategies and notepads can be your best friends!
• Allow yourself time where you can do whatever you like or not do anything at all.
• Exercise regularly. This helps to burn off energy & can calm you down. Make it fun and interesting so that you stick with it.
• Not every strategy will work for you, find what works and stick to it.
• If you practice skills often and regularly they should become a habit so you won’t have to remember them.
• To start you may want to pick just one or two strategies that you think will work for you and give them a go.
DEVON ADULT AUTISM AND ADHD SERVICE 4
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