Planning and Prioritizing
This is the seventh in a series of articles about living with ADHD for families and adults put forward by the Prince Albert Branch of the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan.
The purpose of the series is to assist those who live with this this disorder and their families to live better and more successfully with this disability.
ADHD is marked most often by chronic inattention, impulsivity, and frequent hyperactivity, coupled with inconsistent performance of tasks and behaviors. This disorder is most frequently observed and diagnosed in childhood, however for about two thirds of those diagnosed the symptoms continue into adulthood. The most common treatment of the symptoms is the ongoing use of a variety of medications designed to manage the symptoms.
The skill of planning and prioritizing is the subject of this article. Setting a goal, recognizing priorities, planning a strategy to achieve the goal, and effective time management are critical to success in our modern world. Getting lost or meandering along the journey is frustrating to both the person with ADHD and those around him or her. Jobs, chores, and activities don’t get done efficiently, accurately or effectively.