What is ADHD?
ADHD is – in many ways – an adaptive skill that is a product of years of evolution. Imagine you’re in the woods (whether it is the 1700s or present day) building a fire or shelter. You hear a twig snap in the distance and your head turns around to see a bear off in the distance. Since you heard the bear before you saw the bear, you are able to seek safety. Being aware of a noise in the distance and checking it out is a symptom of ADHD. The problem is most children and adults