ADHD Aha! | ADHD and feeling “dumb” (Henry’s story)

Growing up, Henry Lang kept hearing that he was too disorganized and “not smart enough.” Then in high school, he was diagnosed with ADHD and started getting support through a 504 plan.
Now, Henry is a teacher in Vermont dedicating his career to - and even writing his thesis on - teaching kids with ADHD. He has trouble giving himself the same empathy he shows his students, though. Henry, like many of us with ADHD, often calls the mistakes he makes because of his ADHD “dumb.” Henry and host Laura Key unpack what he really means when he says “dumb” - and how other ADHD-ers might internalize and misuse that word, too.
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[@max.themoose]

We need more Henry! He is the only guest I have heard that speaks the same way I do. I have always felt dumb because I needed more time to process conversations or ask someone to repeat themselves. Thank you so much for this!

[@UnderstoodOrg]

We're so glad to hear you enjoyed this episode - thank you for letting us know!🤗

[@Appleloucious]

One Love!
Always forward, never ever backward!!
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[@BlekSheep_1]

6:06 👍 At 56 years old, I am still battling verbally shaming myself.
I curse myself like it was someone else.
I pray the best for us

[@debranice3227]

Thank you this makes sense to me 🤗 I am always having trouble remembering what was said and having to think about the conversation I am a slow processor 🤔 Arra-moment but I do give you my full attention 🥰🤝 love your videos 🎁💝🙄

[@TheGLOBEos]

❤ GREAT TALK - THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😃👍🏻🎉

[@1konyw]

I have ADAHD?