Jan 13
Tracy talks about the mis-conceptions about kids with ADHD and how her son wasn’t your “typical” ADHD kid. When teachers saw her son become “unmotivated” it was chalked up to laziness. Since then, Tracy got answers and began her mission to educate herself and others. ADHD isn’t a disorder caused by modern life.
Tracy explains why someone with ADHD may be on social media or playing video games more than others. It’s not what you think! Here ADHD defines why Tracy thinks the attention deficit part is all wrong. You probably will too! Learn about studies that prove that the brain of ADHD kids is significantly different. This is important in understanding how to thrive with an ADHD brain. Tracy shares a list of traits that can be attributed to behavior by ADHD children. Hear how ADHD differs from mood disorders. The emotional impact is different. Blaming parents for the “behavior” of ADHD kids is not helpful. Self-control is a neurobiological trait. It isn’t something you can teach – no matter how hard you try. Find out why the concept of time is a big part of the challenge in dealing with children with ADHD. What wired for interest means and why it’s important to understand it. Tracy shares how Marcus excels when he’s doing things that he enjoys. It’s not that he can’t focus on other things, he literally can’t! The dopamine effect – why you need to understand it.
Helping our ADHD kids figure out their passion and interests contribute to life-long success. Hear the positives about ADHD kids. These traits aren’t discussed often so they are not understood but they should be. There are disturbing facts about potential issues for our ADHD kids. That’s why it’s so important to understand and guide them to live up to their potential.
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""ADHD, it's largely inherited. In fact, it's about as heritable as height. So if you as a parent have ADHD, there's a 50% chance that your children will also inherit the ADHD trait."
- Tracy Otsuka
"When you engage in tasks that really interest you, your brain is flooded with dopamine. And this is what helps you stay focus. And this is what helps you stay motivated."
- Tracy Otsuka
"The second most important decision you're going to make in life, regardless of who you are, but especially if you have ADHD, is what you'll do for work."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy explains that ADHD is a neurobiological disorder, not a lack of attention.
- Tracy also adds that ADHD is largely inherited, with a 50% chance of passing on the trait to children.
- Tracy discovers that self-control is a neurobiological trait, not learned through parenting.
[08:57 - 15:15] ADHD and Its Impact on Self-Control and Motivation
- Tracy explains that self-control in ADHD individuals is delayed due to difficulty with hindsight and foresight.
- Tracy emphasizes that ADHD children prioritize creative pursuits over schoolwork, despite having high intelligence and good grades.
- Tracy discusses the importance of identifying and fostering the interests of children with ADHD, as it can help them stay focused and motivated.
[15:15 - 25:37] ADHD, Creativity, and Motivation
- Tracy emphasizes the need for parents and educators to work with these children to discover their passions and encourage them to pursue them.
- Tracy highlights the positives of ADHD, including creativity, quick idea connection, passion, and risk-taking.
- Tracy discusses the challenges faced by children with ADHD in the current education system and the importance of teaching them how to think, not what to think.
