The Learning People

Attention Deficit Disorder is described as a condition causing a persistent pattern of difficulties resulting in one or more of the following behaviours:

             •  inattention          • hyperactivity          • impulsivity

At The Learning People we understand the intelligence that is at the root of these difficulties and can show the individual how to use this intelligence to gain control of the behaviour that causes so many problems.

We understand that people with AD(H)D see the whole picture but do not understand basic concepts such as change, consequence, time, sequence and order as opposed to disorder.

When they are shown how they can make these concepts a part of their lives, and given control over their wandering imagination, that creative intelligence and thinking style can be used positively instead of causing them difficulties.

We understand that medication is never the answer.

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Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity

Attention Deficit Disorder is described as a condition causing a persistent pattern of difficulties resulting in one or more of the following behaviours:
• inattention
• hyperactivity
• impulsivity

Inattention

Difficulty focusing on a specific task. People with Attention Deficit Disorder may become distracted within a matter of minutes. Inattentive behaviour may also cause difficulties with staying organized (e.g. losing things), keeping track of time, completing tasks, and making careless errors

Hyperactivity

Difficulty inhibiting behaviour. These people are in constant motion. They may engage in excessive fiddling, leg swinging, and squirming in their chair.

Impulsivity

Difficulty controlling impulses. These people do not stop and think before they act. They say and do whatever comes into their mind without thinking about the consequences. They might say something inappropriate and regret it later, blurt out a response to question before a person is done speaking to them, or have difficulty waiting for their turn.

Attention Deficit Disorder is described as a condition causing a persistent pattern of difficulties resulting in one or more of the following behaviours:
• inattention
• hyperactivity
• impulsivity

Inattention

Difficulty focusing on a specific task. People with Attention Deficit Disorder may become distracted within a matter of minutes. Inattentive behaviour may also cause difficulties with staying organized (e.g. losing things), keeping track of time, completing tasks, and making careless errors

Hyperactivity

Difficulty inhibiting behaviour. These people are in constant motion. They may engage in excessive fiddling, leg swinging, and squirming in their chair.

Impulsivity

Difficulty controlling impulses. These people do not stop and think before they act. They say and do whatever comes into their mind without thinking about the consequences. They might say something inappropriate and regret it later, blurt out a response to question before a person is done speaking to them, or have difficulty waiting for their turn.