Add Quote by Thom Hartmann
“The primary opportunity is to use a model or paradigm for describing ADD that's not disease-based and doesn't imply brain damage or what many children interpret as some type of retardation...a person must have hope; this model restores self-esteem, thus empowering individuals to change.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Self-Help Paradigm for ADD, Th. Hartmann, 1995
A non‑medical view of ADD frames it as a difference, not a defect, fostering hope and self‑esteem to enable personal growth.
In simple terms: Seeing ADD as a difference builds confidence and change.
Key Takeaway
Adopt empowering language for neurodiversity.
Themes
neurodiversity
self‑esteem
empowerment
hope
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
inspirational
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- therapy
- self‑advocacy
Key Concepts
identity
social perception
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance empowerment with needed accommodations?
- What language best reduces stigma?
A Different Perspective
May overlook biological factors that can inform support.
