Hiew, Samantha: Tip of the ADHD Iceberg

"A refreshing, accessible roadmap to adapting to life as an ADHDer, ed with self-acceptance and advocacy in mind." - Devon Price, PhD - Social Psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism A compassionate guide for everyone grappling with their neurodiversity Accepting a label or receiving a formal diagnosis is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to neurodivergence. Your ADHD doesn‘t exist in a vacuum: your upbringing, your culture, your relationships and any other conditions you might have, such as autism, depression or anxiety, all affect your experience as a neurodivergent individual. Navigating these intersecting areas can be challenging - but it isn‘t impossible. Tip of the ADHD Iceberg offers a sensitive exploration of the nuances of neurodiversity, preparing you for the whirlwind that can come after a late diagnosis and equipping you with the essential tools for self-advocacy. In this book, ADHD Girls Founder and award-winning keynote speaker DrHiew expertly blends her lived experience of ADHD and autism with her background in medical science to create a deeply empathetic guide to processing your diagnosis in the context of your whole life, from your personal relationships to the workplace environment. Affirming, vindicating and empowering, you will learn to heal from a life of flying under the radar as well as how to prepare yourself for the road ahead. Contents include: - Step 1: Understand It‘s Not Your Fault - Step 2: Expect to Discover Co-Occurring Conditions - Step 3: Understand Your Nature - Step 4: Trace Your Beginnings - Step 5: Identify Your Emotional Needs - Step 6: Expect Your Relationships to Change and Adapt - Step 7: Navigate Your Neurodiversity at Work - Step 8: Find Your Community - Step 9: Emerge as Your True Self