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ADHD brings some of the same communications difficulties as Asperger’s, in that we have difficulty interpreting the non-verbal cues (and communication is 90% non-verbal), so we often have difficulty communicating with others. We miss what they’re saying to us, and aren’t aware that they’re interpreting our non-verbal cues (that we’re not even aware of) in a negative way.
There’s a trick that often works. If you have to be firm with people, try speaking with a smile. That smile comes across in your voice.
That way, you’re more likely to be what they call “polite, but firm”. And people are much less likely to take offence…and a gate…and a small potting shed. 🙄
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