Getting away from overstimulation, emotional overload, or the feeling of not measuring up to expectations is a necessary action for someone with ADHD. Not just children, but adults as well. As children, there can be any number of things that will set us off in believing we aren’t good enough. Even if the intent is to build our confidence.

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