Dear Neurotypical Adults, A caregivers guide to ADHD.

  Dear Neurotypical Adult, I remember that as a child, the more exciting an experience was, the more it physically hurt when it ended. This led to me craving something new to do as soon as possible. To those who had just provided me with this amazing experience, it appeared that I was ungrateful. I hope my parents know that was never the case; it was the opposite. The experiences they gave me created so much joy that my body struggled to regulate back to normal. Now, having switched from the role of the child to the parent, I experience the other side of this and understand how frustrating it can be and the emotional toll it takes on both the parent and the child. Recently, I experienced this again, which helped me realize why many of my happiest childhood memories ended with me in trouble. I present on equitable education for Neurodivergent Learners. Every time I present, it is a rush of dopamine, and I physically feel amazing. However, when the conference is over, I feel like I have

  A Journey Through ADHD and Education I’m creating this blog after a powerful conversation with another teacher who attended one of my sessions on Equity Education for Neurodivergent Learners. He found the information so impactful that he wanted to know more, not just for his classroom but for his personal life as well. This inspired me to share my experiences and insights here. Purpose of This Blog This blog is dedicated to the neurotypical adults in the lives of neurodivergent children. I aim to share what I wish the adults in my life had known when I was growing up. It’s important to note that this is not about criticizing the amazing supporters I had as a child; rather, it’s about providing information that simply wasn’t available back then. About Me: Lindsay Rice Hello! I’m Lindsay Rice. My journey with ADHD began early when I was diagnosed at the age of five. Although I could understand and grasp concepts in school that my peers could not, I was a mediocre student on paper. This