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ADHD and Hearing Loss with Ant - Australia and New Zealand
Manage episode 498168842 series 3465393
Ant Raje shares his journey of living with ADHD and deafness in one ear, exploring how they impact focus, communication, and identity. He challenges common misconceptions, reflects on the power of empathy, and shares why creating spaces where people feel seen and heard matters more than having all the answers.
• Living with both ADHD and hearing loss creates unique challenges as paying attention (needed for hearing) is complicated by ADHD-related focus issues
• Common misconceptions about ADHD include assuming someone isn't listening when they're doodling or not making eye contact
• People with ADHD and hearing disabilities can make excellent leaders due to their strong empathy and creative thinking abilities
• Clear written instructions benefit both people with disabilities and those from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Creating safe spaces where people feel seen and heard is often more important than solving problems for them
• Two simple ways to create a more accessible world: include disabled people in decision-making processes and practice basic kindness
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Sunflower Conversations (00:00:00)
2. Living with ADHD and Deafness (00:01:36)
3. Misconceptions About Hidden Disabilities (00:04:03)
4. Intersection of Disability and Cultural Identity (00:07:22)
5. Bringing Lived Experience to Inclusion Work (00:10:42)
6. Creating a More Accessible World (00:13:45)
140 episodes
Manage episode 498168842 series 3465393
Ant Raje shares his journey of living with ADHD and deafness in one ear, exploring how they impact focus, communication, and identity. He challenges common misconceptions, reflects on the power of empathy, and shares why creating spaces where people feel seen and heard matters more than having all the answers.
• Living with both ADHD and hearing loss creates unique challenges as paying attention (needed for hearing) is complicated by ADHD-related focus issues
• Common misconceptions about ADHD include assuming someone isn't listening when they're doodling or not making eye contact
• People with ADHD and hearing disabilities can make excellent leaders due to their strong empathy and creative thinking abilities
• Clear written instructions benefit both people with disabilities and those from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Creating safe spaces where people feel seen and heard is often more important than solving problems for them
• Two simple ways to create a more accessible world: include disabled people in decision-making processes and practice basic kindness
Visit our website or find us on Facebook and Instagram
Chapters
1. Welcome to Sunflower Conversations (00:00:00)
2. Living with ADHD and Deafness (00:01:36)
3. Misconceptions About Hidden Disabilities (00:04:03)
4. Intersection of Disability and Cultural Identity (00:07:22)
5. Bringing Lived Experience to Inclusion Work (00:10:42)
6. Creating a More Accessible World (00:13:45)
140 episodes
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