Naturally Distracted is an ADHD workshop designed to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and create meaningful conversation about the realities of living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. While ADHD is often associated with childhood, many individuals are not diagnosed until adulthood, leaving them to navigate years of confusion, self-doubt, and misunderstood challenges.

This workshop explores the emotional, social, academic, and professional impacts of ADHD, with particular attention to the experiences of children and late-diagnosed adults. Participants will gain insight into how ADHD affects attention, motivation, relationships, self-esteem, and daily life. Through discussion, reflection, and shared experiences, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges often associated with ADHD. The workshop will explore how hyperfocus can sometimes create difficulties when attention becomes narrowly fixed, while also highlighting how this trait can be a powerful source of creativity, productivity, and personal strength.

The workshop provides practical strategies and tools that late-diagnosed individuals can begin using immediately to better manage their lives, advocate for their needs, and build systems that support success. The vision of Naturally Distracted is to empower people of all ages to recognize their unique strengths, challenge outdated misconceptions about ADHD, and move forward with greater confidence, self-compassion, and connection.

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Testimonials

Rob's presentation was inspiring for my students--and me! It is refreshing to hear people talk about the two sides to ADHD --that what is sometimes called a "disability" can also be your source of strength. Many students are aware that they or their peers have an ADHD diagnosis, and they are still figuring out what this means, exactly. Rob takes the stigma out of having a "different" kind of mind (as all of us do, but some are more conducive to conforming to the culture of schools). Developmentally, students are beginning to compare themselves to others, but they don't necessarily understand that they are not the only ones who struggle. To see a successful, happy, creative human being sharing his struggles honestly, but with humor (SQUIRREL!) and optimism is something that will stay with them as a model for how they, too, can be. All of us have parts of ourselves that may not "fit" with the world around us at one time or another.  But Rob is living proof that it can get easier; that you can build your own world to work for your unique quirks, challenges and strengths! - Karen Newman, Classroom Teacher, Grades 3 and 4 

Rob was a wonderful speaker. His soft, kind delivery had the students hanging on every word. Many of the students saw themselves in Rob's experiences with writing and ADHD. They related to his struggles and were inspired by his successes. Rob ended the presentations with a writing prompt, followed by sharing. The students loved this part of the presentation. They wrote for the full time allotted and then jumped at the chance to share with their peers. Rob's presentation had the students with him from beginning to end. - Eric Brunvand, Classroom Teacher, Grade 5