Nine year old Bobby thumbs through his unorganized folder looking for his homework. He remembers doing it the night before, but has no idea where he put it. He soon loses interest and starts talking loudly with his friend, unaware of his teacher’s glaring stare. Bobby’s friend grabs his pencil, and Bobby impulsively screams and punches him in the arm. Bobby is diagnosed with ADHD.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect a person's ability to pay attention, control impulsive behaviors, and regulate their activity levels. The ability to self-regulate occurs in the frontal lobe, where executive functioning takes place. These cognitive skills are responsible for managing and organizing information and include planning, time management, initiating tasks, and maintaining focus.
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Atypical Learning is focused on helping individuals with ADHD develop and improve their executive functioning skills. It involves identifying specific areas of difficulty, such as time management or task initiation, and providing strategies and techniques to address these challenges. The service includes support for individuals in managing their symptoms of ADHD, such as impulsivity and distractibility. Overall, this service aims to help individuals with ADHD improve their ability to manage their daily lives, achieve their goals, and reach their full potential.