About ADHD Wise Squirrels
Wise Squirrel - ˈwīz ˈskwər(-ə)l
noun
Definition: An adult who has navigated much of their life unknowingly aware they have Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
plural
Definition: Wise Squirrels. A group or scurry of late-diagnosed adults with ADHD learning from one another and celebrating their neurodiversity together with articles, tools, resources, and an acclaimed podcast at WiseSquirrels.com.
Hi, I’m Dave Delaney, your Chief Wise Squirrel. I am a keynote speaker, author, and communications expert. I’m walking this path with you. At fifty years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Naturally, I started a website, podcast, and this newsletter to share what I’m learning with you.
If you have recently learned that you have ADHD, you may relate to the behavior of our furry friends - squirrels. Like these resourceful creatures, people with ADHD can have high energy levels, act impulsively, and exhibit hyperfocus. They are often wildly creative and take risks while experiencing difficulty with planning and forgetfulness.
Age brings wisdom, and you have come this far in your life with many successes, such as growing careers, businesses, and families. We've learned to manage our lives before and after a diagnosis through decades of earned wisdom - we are wise.
Living with ADHD can be challenging, but it is also an opportunity to embrace our unique strengths and talents.
And yes, the squirrel reference is Doug, the dog in the movie "Up," who inspired a meme. It's not so much about Doug, though. It's about the squirrels, the Wise Squirrels. These resilient creatures share endless similarities with ADHDers, so "Wise Squirrels" is the only logical title for who we are. Wouldn’t you agree?
