ADHD: HUNTERS in a Farmer’s World Michael Thompson & Lynda Thompson

 

ADHD: HUNTERS in a Farmer’s World

Michael Thompson & Lynda Thompson

(Based on writings of Thom Hartmann)

Unlike farmers, who carry out boring, daily chores, hunters show a

Dichotomy of-Focus. Attention is either Intense OR Superficial

Trait as it appears in ADHD	Hunter’s View
Attention span seems short, but they can become intensely focused for long periods of time when interested in something.	Constantly monitoring their surroundings, scanning for something to go after, or for danger. Intense concentration when   after something.
Disorganized and impulsive - make snap decisions.	Spontaneous and go after opportunities. Able to throw themselves into the chase on a moment’s notice. Fast decisions.
Distorted sense of time. Unaware of how long it will take to do something.	Flexible, able and ready to change strategy quickly. Time is less important than achieving your goal.
Impatient	Tireless, capable of sustained drive, but only when hot on the trail of some important goal.
Does not convert words into concepts adeptly and vice versa - may dislike reading and, especially, writing because it takes too long. Hate to revise what they write. Write the minimum.	Visually oriented. Concrete thinker – clearly seeing tangible goal even if there are no words for it.
Has difficulty following directions	Independent.
Daydreamer	Bored by mundane tasks and talk – drifts off BUT enjoys the hunt. Seeks  excitement and often calm in a crisis.
Lacking social graces	No time for social ‘niceties’. Says what he thinks.
Acts without considering the consequences	Willing and able to take risks and face the danger.