I was diagnosed with ADHD in grade two and began a course of
prescribed ADHD medication that got me through high school. I
found that I had an established pattern; I did well in the classes that
interested me and struggled with those I did not. After matric I took
a gap year to consider my future and my career options. During this
time I stopped taking my medication because I had been advised that
I would grow out of my ADHD and wouldn’t need the medication as an
adult.
When I did my undergraduate degree in architecture, I found that I
repeated my pattern of doing well with subjects that engaged me
and struggled with those that didn’t. Although I achieved the degree
without medication it took me two years longer than it should have. It
was only as I was working on my honors and masters I realised that,
even though I was working extremely long hours and understood the
material, I was missing deadlines and falling behind my classmates.
In seeking help I found Dr Jeeva and with his advice I was able to
resume medication and achieve the academic results that my hard
work merited.
Dr Jeeva educated me on the differences between adult and child
ADHD and not only worked with me to find the right medication
regimen for me, but also referred me to The School of Life to help
me gain the life skills I needed to graduate with my masters degree
in Architecture, specialising in the design of educational spaces for
children with ADHD and autism (ASD).
In my professional life I have discovered that while I still love all aspects
of design, my true passion is in education and helping people (with
and without ADHD) to find practical solutions to navigate the modern
work environment, whether that be at home, in school or in the office.
I believe that with the right tools and motivation everyone has the
power to excel.