ADHD and Working Memory (English) | AboutKidsHealth at The Hospital for Sick Children

[@rachellee6799]

This explains SO much as to why I never understood how other students knew about things the teacher told us, and I always wondered "where was a I!?"

[@CarlClassenX]

I really like this explanation. I didn't get diagnosed until I was an adult but this explains really well how I find ADHD works for me. When i'm learning and a lot of information is being pushed at me I find "I fill up" and everything else is quickly forgotten. Other people get frustrated that i'm not listening or faking that I have forgotten information. But the bucket is full. I need to process the current information into long term memory being learning more. This type of learning doesn't work well in traditional teaching environments.

[@desiguy5508]

Same here. My analytical skills are really good. But my working memory is bad, and thats why I cannot quickly recall instructions given to me. This causes a lot of problems at my work. :(

[@dillpickle7358]

CarlClassenX Yep, sane way here. I also have to read multiple times to soak up the information.

[@taha9892]

All this year I thought I was alone with this problem. It is really nice to see that other people had the same problem to deal with

[@DEE-qu5mc]

No, your not alone, I can assure you.

[@metozalee]

i even thought i had a new disease that belong to me only. By the time i learned about ADHD now I know who i am. Welcome to the tribe,dude.

[@kendiikendra1531]

I got diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and this makes so much sense

[@MichelBoustani]

For people who do no have knowledge about special needs, in this case about ADHD, this awareness clip is a precious gift of learning to better understand. I wish there was more similar clips covering most of special needs topics. Thank you !

[@julesgiddings8747]

This video explains so well what I go through. It hurts when people tell me that I don’t try. I know there are benefits from ADHD but my biggest challenge is working with other people. I struggle to listen to instructions and I get bored very fast.

[@chiderak4454]

i hate hearing "youre not trying" like im trying so hard to listen but i still dont understnd

[@gabrielsholisticcare]

Oh my this description of how the child’s mind works with ADHD fits me perfectly I’ve never ever heard anybody describe it quite that way but that’s exactly what I feel with sensory overload.

[@Kathrynwutube]

I know this was not targeted to ADHD people but this video is a good example of how as an ADHDer, I can easily get lost. Pulsating cloud, unclear illustration of the kid's haircut/brain, flying, swirling, and turning text, bumping pizza slice, all the different colors and different fonts. On top of that, the verbal explanation at the same time as the visuals and the next video queueing up at the end. Distraction overload for this poor brain. A++ and so very very grateful for people who make videos likes this to explain ADHD to others.

[@mysteriousgamer5193]

This explanation fits my ADHD perfectly. It shows how distraction leads to memory loss. This is SUCH A HUGE issues with me. So common in ADHD people!

[@daddySAL]

Im 22 years old now and watching this video explains a lot I remember in middle and high school how I suffered with comprehension and my grades and even in speech i still suffer till now, it frustrates me

[@salmalubani4424]

Thank you for this I was trying to find an explanation to why I can’t focus In class or do homework correct without forgetting something and start fidgeting. This is something that should be taken seriously my mom doesn’t take it seriously at all I just sent her a link to explain what I’m going through and she didn’t even watch the video. Good luck for all of my adhd pals don’t forgetting that You are smart!

[@lancekeller5398]

And as i watch this im distracted by at least 3 distractions. I pick up my phone again and oh.....that's where i was. Not to mention im no kid anymore. Im 51 years old. This never goes away. You only learn to deal with it.

[@adhdfitgirl]

That's so true! I feel the same! I have been REALLY trying to control it. how do you deal with it if a task requires a 100% of your attention? maybe a task that you are not particularly too excited about doing?

[@adelaidealfieri7801]

This was absolutely my experience in school hahaha Thank you for explaining that, I don’t feel as bad about myself now. I can see now it wasn’t my fault

[@maeveobrien9577]

Very good illustration of the difficulties people who are on the spectrum struggle with on a daily basis.

[@alijd6287]

Thanks for this. My experience isn't this straight forward but it definitely explains the outcomes of how I missed info or how I'm aware someone said something to me but I immediately forgot.

[@Haguebozu]

This explains a lot for me. Thank you!

[@blue.orangeade]

Such a well-made video. This is so accurate!

[@gallici-anima-christiana]

This is SO helpfull, thank you

[@angelDanJonathan]

This is SO TRUE

[@ChelissaMoon]

I have ADHD and I also have visual aphantasia. I think this lack of being able to visualize makes my working memory shorter because I can’t see what I need to recall.

[@ChelissaMoon]

I was excellent in math. I don’t think ADHD means you’re having math issues.

[@ImJonasCortez]

For me it doesn't feel like it all happens slower and my Working memory is less big. It feels more like I process wayyyyyy to fast and the wrong things also pop up whenever something from long term memory is required.

[@0xssff]

Is that me?> :")

[@ΓιαννηςΚοντος-ψ1δ]

This is exactly me! What the heck?

[@meronkebede7503]

😥wow this is typically me