Christopher Durgan was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was 5 years old. Most of his school career was peppered with trouble. Clashes with classmates and teachers caused him to feel isolated. He was also suspended several times.
Now, he is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society. He just completed the two-year electronic engineering technology program at the Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center, Watertown. And next week he will compete in the computer maintenance technology contest at the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Mo. [Source: Watertown (NY) Daily Times]
His turn-around happened during his sophomore year of high school. He learned how to control his anger, and also discovered that he could change things about his life that he didn’t like. At the same time, he developed a strong interest in electronics. In electronics classes, he met fellow students who shared his interest and helped build his self-confidence. He is now excitedly looking forwarding to starting college in the fall.
Posted By: 4ADHD.com
