ADHD, bad grades, and self-awareness (Eric Tivers' story)

Eric Tivers had always struggled with reading. Then someone told
Eric her own story about how ADHD made it hard for her to read.
Then it clicked with Eric that he could have ADHD, too.  


Before his “aha” moment, Eric had trouble studying and keeping
his GPA up in college. He’d been evaluated as a child, and he’d
had an IEP in school. But they hadn’t picked up on his ADHD.
Reading his old report cards now, it’s obvious to Eric that he
was struggling with ADHD all along.


Eric, a licensed clinical social worker, is the founder and CEO
of the ADHD reWired network. Getting diagnosed with and
understanding ADHD has been pivotal in his self-awareness
journey. On his show and in all his work, he’s candid about his
struggles. “When we can get vulnerable … that’s where real growth
happens.”  


This isn’t the first time host Laura Key and Eric have chatted.
Laura was recently on an episode of Eric’s podcast, ADHD
reWired. 


To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit
the episode page at Understood.  


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