Cope With Having ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome

Here are some steps to help you cope with ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome.

Steps

 * 1) Try to be a better listener.  [[Image:Cope With Having ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome Step 1.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 2) Become aware of your tendency to mentally roam.
 * 3) Stay in the here and now.
 * 4) Remind yourself that you can think about other things later
 * 5) Find ways to stay connected. For some, it's watching the person's mouth or eyes. When your mind wanders, mentally repeat what the person is saying.Become more interactive in the conversation.
 * 6) If you tend to be a passive listener, practice interjecting your thoughts and ideas.
 * 7) If you're in a class, business meeting or other type of lecture, bring fidgets to help you stay focused. Or doodle on a piece of paper. Some find it easier to listen if they take copious notes.
 * 8) Sit in the front of the room at meetings, classes and presentations. You'll be less likely to get distracted by others around you. Many with ADHD have a tendency to take over a conversation.
 * 9)  Remind yourself to take a break and allow others to have a chance to talk.
 * 10) Try not to be frustrated. Bring something with you to squeeze if you get frustrated or try taking five deep breaths. You could also count to ten or go to a pretty place to relax [[Image:Cope With Having ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome Step 2.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 11) Talk to your doctor for more options to cope with ADHD or Asperger's Syndrome.  [[Image:Cope With Having ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome Step 3.jpg|center|550px]]

Tips

 * Bring a item to squeeze with you to squeeze if you get frustrated or use the five deep breath technique along with the count to ten technique.
 * Talk to your doctor for more tips especially suited for you

Warnings

 * This is not medical advice.
 * Some people sell medicines to help people with ADHD. Talk to your doctor before using any of these even if is not only available by prescription.

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 * How to Develop Social Skills as an Autistic Person
 * How to Go Back to School with an Autistic Person

Sources and Citations

 * Health Central