{"id":27022,"date":"2024-10-01T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T00:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/?p=27022"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T22:21:44","slug":"adhd-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/adhd-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn About Neurodivergence at Work This ADHD Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about <\/span>ADHD<\/span>, and the brilliant minds orchestrating <\/span>ADHD Awareness Month<\/span> are on a mission to bust these harmful myths and misconceptions! With <\/span>their mission<\/span><\/a> centred upon their belief that \u2018Awareness is Key,\u2019 they\u2019ve dedicated the month of October to educating others by spreading more accurate, scientific information on the topic. This way, more and more people will be able to embrace, support, and uplift <\/span>neurodivergent<\/span> minds and create a more inclusive society. If that\u2019s not a worthwhile cause, we don\u2019t know what is!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the National Institutes of Health, <\/span>ADHD<\/span> occurs in approximately 6-10% of Australian children<\/span><\/a> and adolescents, so it\u2019s by no means a rare disorder. However, the stigma surrounding <\/span>ADHD<\/span> persists. This is why it\u2019s so important to increase public education via events such as <\/span>ADHD Awareness Month<\/span>; we\u2019re all interacting with people who have <\/span>ADHD<\/span> more than we realise, so we want to make sure we\u2019re accommodating alternative ways of thinking and removing any obstacles for neurodivergent people!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

What is ADHD<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

ADHD<\/span>, otherwise known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a mental disorder that impairs one\u2019s ability to keep focus. While it\u2019s considered a <\/span>chronic and debilitating<\/span><\/a> disorder, receiving an <\/span>ADHD diagnosis<\/span> doesn\u2019t mean you aren\u2019t destined for success. Sure, academic and professional pursuits will require added effort and focus, but excelling is absolutely possible (especially if you have a great support system)!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ADHD Symptoms<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

There isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all set of symptoms that suggest that someone may have <\/span>ADHD<\/span>. After all, there are multiple variations of the disorder (inattentive, hyperactive\/impulsive, and combined), and it presents differently in women than it does to men. However, if you\u2019re thinking of scheduling an assessment, these are <\/span>some things to look out for<\/span><\/a> and share with your doctor:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n