Add a Dash of Neuro-Spice to the Recipe to Success

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Chelsea Zimmerman, MS CCC-SLP, CLC

Add a Dash of Neuro-Spice

Avocate for those that bring Neuro-Spice

Implement key strategies to keep you on the path to success

Identify how Neuro-Spice can lead to success

Objectives

Understand reasons and traits of ADHD

Who am I?

Info

• 4 1/2 Cups Life Long Struggle
• 1 Cup Life Change
• 1/2 Tbsp Depression

Ingredients to My Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Info

Info

Research

Gender Equality Issue

Understand ADHD

Act before thinking things through and have difficulty controlling their impulses.

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Impulsitivity

Cognitive skills that are necessary for goal-directed behavior, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Executive Function

Difficulty listening to others or staying on task and easily distracted by external stimuli.

Attention

Genetic

Frontal Lobe

• Prefrontal Cortex (especially R side)
• Does not develop as fast
• Decreased receptors
• Decreased circuits

Biology

Dopamine

• Sleep
• Experiencing pleasure
• Controlling attention
• Processing information

• Movement, balance, and coordination

Chemistry

Movement

Medication and Supplement

Behavior Management

Support your ADHD

Bulk work completion

Batchworking

Transitions are tough

Timers

Task management is needed

3 Planners

Support your ADHD

ADHD Traits

Exploratory Behavior

Fast Acting

Deep Passion(s)

Sensation Seeking

+ info

1. High energy and creativity (Wiklund et al., 2017)
2. Ability to take risks (Wiklund et al., 2018)
3. Make decisions quickly and decisively in uncertain environments (Archer, 2015).

ADHD and Entrepreneurship

ADHD and Successs

1. Repeatible Routine
2. Small Habits
3. Community Connections

Don't Force NeuroTypical

1. Eb and Flow 2. Persistence

Make Room for Inconsistency

1. Front end perfectionism 2. Back end perfectionism

Drop Perfectionism

1. Body Doubling
2. Admins/Automation
3. Vunerability with stake holders
4. Outsource

Get Help

FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hyperfixation

Neuro-Spice

Chaos Craving

5 tbsp

2 tpsb

Risky Behavior

1 qtr cup

Can't Sit Still

1 cup

Cheers to success

Bon appetit!