ADHD hypersensitivity can be physical or emotional.
It is painful to experience negative feelings so deeply and have little ability to control your response.
When a person is impulsive, they simply react driven by the intensity of the moment.
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This ability to delay response is sometimes very difficult for those with ADHD.
People with ADHD are often very creative and empathetic, characteristics that can be big assets in our society.
This can be very disorienting.
Difficulties integrating sensory input may also contribute to physical sensitivities.
A simple pat on the shoulder from a caring teacher may feel irritating to some students with ADHD.
As a result, the reaction creates problems for this child and confusion for the teacher.
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