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We’re easily affronted when people don’t live up to our expectations. Understanding is the first step to forgiveness. —Norma Arnold

Words to Underst and

hyperact iv it y : Extremely, and in some cases abnor- mally, active. impuls i v it y : The condition of acting or being likely to act suddenly, without forethought.

ADHD/inat t ent ive t ype: Attention-deficit/hyperactiv- ity disorder characterized by the difficulty in pay- ing attention and staying on task. avers ive: Producing a definite dislike for or feeling against some- thing. A DHD/hyperact i v it y -impuls iv i t y : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder characterized by inappropriate physical activity. cognit ive: The process of knowing, which includes perception, memory, and judgment.