ADHD--Attentional Deficits
by age 12, a child with ADHD is estimated to receive 20,000 more negative messages than their friends without ADHD (Dr. Dodson)
This is why helping these kids reframe how they see their brains is so important. ADHD impacts executive functioning, but not in the same way for everyone—some skills are underdeveloped while others may be strengths. ADHD brains are often incredibly bright and imaginative, but constant negativity can erode self-esteem and confidence, making success even harder to achieve.