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ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
(with or without hyperactivity)
Being in the world in the way we call ADD/ADHD
can feel like a curse or a blessing, depending on how
you deal with it.  There are many benefits to be had,
if you learn the skills to deal with your own/your
child's ADD/ADHD and new ways of thinking about
it.  See the list to the right for the characteristics that
typically indicate ADD/ADHD.
More often than not, the person...
  • seems careless
  • shows wandering attention
  • does not listen
  • does not complete tasks
  • shows poor organising ability
  • avoids effort
  • loses things
  • is easily distracted
  • is forgetful
  • is fidgety, can't sit still
  • is physically active
  • is restless, on the go
  • is talkative, interrupts others
  • answers quickly, doesn't wait for turn
  • is impulsive
  • is disorganised
  • is literal or concrete-minded
  • is rigid
  • has poor linguistic skills
  • is over-hasty, careless
  • underachieves
  • has poor planning skills
  • is irresponsible
  • has poor perseverance
  • is impatient
  • has temper tantrums
  • displays aggressive behaviour
  • appears self-centered
  • has boundary problems
  • has physical manifestations, such as...
  • picky eating habits
  • allergies
  • sleeping problems
  • co-ordination problems (clumsy, poor
    balance, bad handwriting)
e-mail us or call on 011 888 1110 to book an
appointment if you would like our assistance in
dealing with your/your child's ADD/ADHD
related difficulties
TIPS on living well with
LIMITED ATTENTION
AND HYPERACTIVITY
Read the South African book
'HOW TO COPE WITH AD/HD'
by Helena Bester
(Publisher: Human & Rousseau)
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