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For individuals with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and those who support them, it can be challenging to know how to support the needs of a neurodiverse person, especially because the expression of ADHD can vary between individuals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you will find key information about ADHD, Curtin\u2019s support services and where to find additional ADHD information, support and resources.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is ADHD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Individuals with ADHD have a life-long neurodevelopmental condition that affects their brain’s reward centre and executive functions<\/a> at varying levels. However, which part, how and at what level the reward centre and executive functions are affected varies amongst individuals.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research has grouped the most common presentations of ADHD into three types: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, and a combination of inattention, and hyperactivity and impulsivity. With ADHD affecting 1 in 20 Australians<\/a>, it’s important for those living with ADHD and those who support them to understand the strengths and challenges of their neurodiverse brain. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some ADHD-related strengths include<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Being energetic.\u00a0For those with hyperactivity, they can\u00a0learn to\u00a0channel their extra energy\u00a0towards\u00a0enjoyable activities, such as sports, music, study, or work.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Being\u00a0able to turn their impulsivity into spontaneity. For those with impulsivity control issues, they can be more\u00a0open to new experiences and break free from the\u00a0status quo.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Being creative and inventive.\u00a0Their neurodiverse brain lends them a unique perspective\u00a0that\u00a0can lead to creative\u00a0problem solving.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Having the\u00a0superpower of being able to become hyper-focused.\u00a0So,\u00a0when given a task they are invested in they\u00a0can\u00a0work on it until completion without breaking concentration.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    However, Individuals with ADHD can struggle with anxiety, mood and emotional regulation, learning difficulties, addiction, and relationship difficulties and thus can benefit from additional support. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Support at Curtin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Use<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the support\u00a0<\/span>network<\/span>\u00a0at Curtin\u00a0<\/span>U<\/span>niversity\u00a0<\/span>to learn<\/span>\u00a0how to effectively\u00a0<\/span>understand\u00a0<\/span>and manage your\u00a0<\/span>ADHD\u00a0<\/span>symptoms\u00a0<\/span>and<\/span>\u00a0tail<\/span>o<\/span>r your\u00a0<\/span>practices<\/span>\u00a0to flourish with your\u00a0<\/span>neurodiverse<\/span>\u00a0brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Professional confidentiality<\/span><\/span><\/a> is taken seriously at Curtin’s Psychological and Counselling Services, <\/span><\/span>so any information discussed will remain private unless you or others are in danger or if legally obligated to disclose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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