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An
Introduction
      To
                    Attention Deficit
                    Disorder (ADD)

Attention Deficit
 Hyperactivity
Disorder(ADHD)
Only a
  Mother
Could
  Love
Him
My Life with
  and Triumph
over ADD


BEN POLIS



Presented By:
Allison - Darryl - Holly - Kirstie
The Life Of Benjamin Polis
Author: Age 19




                               “I feel that
                               impulsivity is the
                               best gift I could
                               be given.”
                               -Ben Polis




             2009-2012 C.E.O. – Energy Watch Group
Attention Deficit Disorder

Characterized by excessive activity and
inability to concentrate on one task for
any length of time

Broken down into the following
subtypes:

     1. Inattentive
     2. Hyperactivity
     3. Impulsivity
“How I Describe My Disability.”




“I was sick and tired of
always being looked
upon as that „crazy little
child‟ who seemed to be
a burden to everyone.” -
Ben Polis
How Ben Described His Disability


A gift that allowed him to be creative
and unique

Made him Impulsive, with lack of
control

Thought to be a “bad kid” before
teachers knew him

Parents were blamed for his problems,
rather than the disability

Made him easily bored
How Ben Described His Disability
Caused him to have trouble
concentrating

Made it difficult to fully apply
himself

Made it difficult to contain his
emotions

Made subtlety in social situations
confusing

Made it difficult to notice when he
was being spoken to
Ben’s Strategies
Focused better when isolated & wearing
a “thinking hat”

Did better with consistent working space

Needed to physically release anger in safe
environment

Used individual sports as a physical outlet
for aggression and for building self
confidence

Needed to be able to move around during
class

Medication helped but was not a fix-all
Ben’s Strategies - continued
Benefited from large amounts of structure

Teachers needed to offer both patience and
consistent consequences

Responded to rewards and topics that focused
on his interests

Needed strong family support and
understanding

Needed interesting and engaging material
Aggressiveness Associated With ADHD

Most important to know about ADHD
  Aggression is common because ADHD
  amplifies emotions so that a child that is prone
  to cry will cry even more. A child that is angry
  will be even more angry.

   At increased risk for developing other types of
   behavior disorders:
   - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
   - Conduct Disorder (CD)

Why is it important?
The long-term outcomes for children are likely
much worse than only ADHD children.
My Life With And Triumph Over ADD?




                    Now in his 30‟s, he
                    has turned it all
                    around - well almost!
Ben’s Struggle With ADD/ADHD
Only a
  Mother
Could
  Love
Him
My Life with
  and Triumph
over ADD


BEN POLIS

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Only a mother could love him compressed

  • 1. An Introduction To Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)
  • 2. Only a Mother Could Love Him My Life with and Triumph over ADD BEN POLIS Presented By: Allison - Darryl - Holly - Kirstie
  • 3. The Life Of Benjamin Polis Author: Age 19 “I feel that impulsivity is the best gift I could be given.” -Ben Polis 2009-2012 C.E.O. – Energy Watch Group
  • 4.
  • 5. Attention Deficit Disorder Characterized by excessive activity and inability to concentrate on one task for any length of time Broken down into the following subtypes: 1. Inattentive 2. Hyperactivity 3. Impulsivity
  • 6. “How I Describe My Disability.” “I was sick and tired of always being looked upon as that „crazy little child‟ who seemed to be a burden to everyone.” - Ben Polis
  • 7. How Ben Described His Disability A gift that allowed him to be creative and unique Made him Impulsive, with lack of control Thought to be a “bad kid” before teachers knew him Parents were blamed for his problems, rather than the disability Made him easily bored
  • 8. How Ben Described His Disability Caused him to have trouble concentrating Made it difficult to fully apply himself Made it difficult to contain his emotions Made subtlety in social situations confusing Made it difficult to notice when he was being spoken to
  • 9. Ben’s Strategies Focused better when isolated & wearing a “thinking hat” Did better with consistent working space Needed to physically release anger in safe environment Used individual sports as a physical outlet for aggression and for building self confidence Needed to be able to move around during class Medication helped but was not a fix-all
  • 10. Ben’s Strategies - continued Benefited from large amounts of structure Teachers needed to offer both patience and consistent consequences Responded to rewards and topics that focused on his interests Needed strong family support and understanding Needed interesting and engaging material
  • 11. Aggressiveness Associated With ADHD Most important to know about ADHD Aggression is common because ADHD amplifies emotions so that a child that is prone to cry will cry even more. A child that is angry will be even more angry. At increased risk for developing other types of behavior disorders: - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) - Conduct Disorder (CD) Why is it important? The long-term outcomes for children are likely much worse than only ADHD children.
  • 12. My Life With And Triumph Over ADD? Now in his 30‟s, he has turned it all around - well almost!
  • 13.
  • 15.
  • 16. Only a Mother Could Love Him My Life with and Triumph over ADD BEN POLIS