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I Wish They’d Seen It Sooner: Growing Up Undiagnosed
It does make me sad to think some of my suffering could have been alleviated sooner. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Stigma: I Don’t Want to be “Normal”
I cannot —and no longer seek to — control other people’s definitions of normal. -
When Discrimination Starts in Elementary School
"The principal said that something had to be done about my son because 'he’s simply too dangerous and needs to be put in another environment.' My son was six years old at the time." -
Viewing ADHD with A More Positive Attitude
While putting a positive spin on mental illnesses can seem like an insurmountable challenge, it is possible. ADHD is more than not being able to focus or sit still—it’s having a power house brain that can be difficult to control. -
Not Just a Childhood Disorder: How ADHD Affects Adults
It’s a common misconception that ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not affect individuals after adolescence.