I have always had trouble with my reading comprehension. To read I had to read a topic more than once just to comprehend it. Then read it more to study the subject. I comprehend verbal subjects very well. That makes it easier with my nursing. I always hate to read because of this problem, but I made it through nursing school. Hope that this helped someone.

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Depends on what you're reading. If I'm interested in a book, I have a problem breaking away from it. But when I'm studying (I'm in grad school) I have a tough time focusing on it. If you're reading a book that you're wanting to learn from (i.e. studying or a self-help book) it has helped me to first write out the table of contents (the major sections of the book), then I take a sheet of paper for each chapter with the section and chapter name/numbers and write the key points of the chapter (Example: Learning Disabilities: Ch 1 - ADD/ADHD). Helps me to focus because I'm looking for the main points of the chapter, also helps in studying because you have instant notes. The main sections of each chapter should be in the table of contents, or in bold print within the chapter. If anything is in italics or bolded, special attention should be taken.

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A large percentage of people w/ ADHD have a coexisting condition. Maybe you have some visual processing or LD issues that have gone undiagnosed. That is something to look into. Also when and where are you reading? Is it before meds have kicked in or as they are wearing off? Have you tried finding the things you are reading on tape? The library or the local association for the blind has many txtbooks, magazines, books etc. on tape. This helps if you are an aural learner. good luck.

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I have much enjoyed "Delivered from Distraction" by e.g. Ned Halloway. What a rush!

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