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Finally finding out why I wasn’t ‘normal’ changed my life for the better. Here’s what I wish people knew about ...

Parenting a child with ADHD mirrors my own past. When I regulate myself, listen deeply, and honor focus as strength, chaos ...

My son's ADHD diagnosis has had a profound impact on our lives. I was initially overwhelmed by the label, but eventually learned to appreciate his unique qualities. Leaning into his needs has helped ...

I recently received an ADHD diagnosis at 32. I've used coping mechanisms for years to make life easier without knowing why I was doing it. Now, I'm learning about thriving with ADHD, and the ...

The more I spoke to my parents in the months following that first tense phone call, the more I realised they were trying to ...

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Why don’t you just … ? They mean well. The world wasn’t designed for the neurodiverse, so you can’t blame them for not getting it. Because when people can’t see a struggle, they may assume it isn’t ...

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Dear Stoner: Does smoking weed help or hurt ADHD? I have ADHD and have been smoking for a while; usually it’s helpful, but sometimes I stall out and can’t accomplish anything. Dear Sushi Dan: The jury ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. When most people hear the term ADHD, they picture a child ...

This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.