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Mar 2024
30m 16s

Context: ADHD Superpower

Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura
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Today on Translating ADHD, Ash and Cam dive into the importance of context for individuals with ADHD. They explore how ADHD brains are wired for context and how storytelling can influence our perception of reality. Cam shares his experience teaching a class on improving relationships for individuals with ADHD and how discussing context sparked curiosity and ... Show More
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