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10/17/2019 www.ADHDInterrupted.com FB & Twiter: @ADHDInterrupted Focus, Motivation, & Productivity – The Holy Grail of ADHD B y A l i n a K i s l e n k o N e u r o s c i e n c e & P s y c h i a t r y P r o f – M c M a s t e r M e d i c a l S c h o o l R e g . P s y c h o t h e r a p i s t S p e c . A D H D & A S D – T h e G u e l p h A D H D & A S D C e n t r e NOW IN GUELPH, KITCHENER, & OTTAWA 1 What you will learn: • The Role of Trauma in Motivation and Procrastination • Harnessing Procrastination: S.T.R.E.S.S. Analysis • How to start peak boring stuff: 2 Part Break • Focusing Exercises • Accommodations & Funding 2 Alina’s Story From almost failing out to med school (Professor) grades in the top of my class. 3 1

10/17/2019 The Importance of Trauma Work What happened when we just tried to teach skills? Trauma Work Skills http://johnlechner.com/blog/wp ‐ content/uploads/2015/02/tree06a.jpg 4 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiBvOSp6aLlAhVqUd8KHYXuCisQjRx6BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fthe confusedvampire%2Fart%2FMy ‐ Many ‐ Selves ‐ ID ‐ 594540065&psig=AOvVaw3XCBGndJduKc_r7XlCkt8z&ust=1571385468371224 Character Integration Therapy ‐ For ADHD & ASD 5 https://www.socialworker.com/downloads/1531/download/emotionaltrau ma600.jpg?cb=2bb3bf9e8eb5d849f3a577fef4ead6b2 Core Obstacle Processing (Core ‐ Op) for ADHD & ASD 6 2

10/17/2019 THE POWER OF PROCRASTINATION! Procrastination can OFTEN be helpful IF You know WHY you’re doing it and can use it wisely! Use Procrastination Purposefully! 7 Embrace Procrastination: ‐ Gives Rest & Play ‐ Allows subconscious time to solve problems conscious mind can’t ‐ Helps align with values ‐ Generates focusing energy ‐ Great for complex issues! ‐ Gives times to process data to interpret properly 8 S.T.R.E.S.S. Analysis 9 3

10/17/2019 S.T.R.E.S.S. Analysis 10 Next, do: 11 2 Part Break 12 4

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10/17/2019 Focusing Strategies • Eating some sugar and protein throughout (sugar = memory, protein = stamina) Ex. Nuts and dry fruit • Recording classes via LiveScribe Smartpen OR OneNote (FREE) • Priming self by getting the overall picture first (vocab, things you’re curious about, watch youtube videos about it, etc) • Removing baseline stress so you have higher capacity before overwhelm 16 Focusing Strategies • Regular tutoring so never get lost in class (falling behind creates exponential failure) and have accountability • Marking where confused in a unit • Connect material to your special interest • Liking your teacher or boss • Outsource or swap what drains you 17 Accommodations (some you can do, some done for you) **SET THEM UP EARLY** • Time and a Half on Exams • Remove word limits • Quiet room for exams • Tests read out loud to you • Make sure many exams not in one day • Textbooks on PDF/read out loud • Transfer to better teacher’s classes • Lighter course load as full time student • Remove word limits • Note ‐ Taker for classes • Eat/chew gum in class • Access to a calming room • Start school day later • Service or emotional support animals 18 6

10/17/2019 Funding • START EARLY • BSWD – Bursary For Students With Disabilities • Access to thousands of dollars per school year to help with accommodations and technology needs • Most people who apply, get some funding • Can get a full psycho ‐ educational assessment (diagnosis) for FREE (usually $2400, needed for OSAP disability status) 19 The ADHD & Diagnosis & Psycho ‐ Eds Asperger’s/ASD Psychotherapy & Coaching Walking Therapy Centre Professional Organizing ADHDInterrupted.com Medication Prescriptions Naturopathy & Nutrition Support Groups & Classes (For Adults, Teens, Parents, etc.) The ‐‐‐‐ Neurodivergence School Certifying ADHD & ASD Specialists! https://APT.Neurodivergence.org FOR Neurodivergent People BY Neurodivergent Practitioners! 20 7