Today I asked CHATGPT this question, "Are people with ADHD as capable as people without ADHD?

Written By Cynthia Hammer, MSW

I really liked the answer!

"Absolutely, people with ADHD are just as capable as people without ADHD.

While ADHD can present challenges related to attention, focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, it doesn't determine a person's overall capabilities, intelligence, or potential for success.

People with ADHD have a wide range of skills, talents, and abilities that can excel in various areas of life. It's important to recognize that individuals with ADHD may have different ways of processing information and approaching tasks, which can sometimes be advantageous in certain contexts.

With the right support, strategies, and accommodations, people with ADHD can thrive academically, professionally, and personally.Just like anyone else, the capabilities of individuals with ADHD vary widely depending on their interests, strengths, experiences, and efforts.

It's crucial to provide understanding, patience, and appropriate support to help them reach their full potential.”

Cynthia Hammer, MSW

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in 1992 when she was 49 years old. The following year she created the non-profit organization, ADD Resources, with a mission to educate adults and helping professionals about ADHD in adults. She ran the organization for 15 years before retiring.

During the Covid isolation she wrote a book about her life with inattentive ADHD which should be published by the end of this year. In writing the book, she was dismayed to learn that children with inattentive ADHD continue to be under-diagnosed and adults with inattentive ADHD often are incorrectly diagnosed with depression or anxiety.

She created a new non-profit in 2021, the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org), to create more awareness about inattentive ADHD and the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

https://www.iadhd.org
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