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In this powerful episode of Navigating Life with Neurodiversity, we dive into the fundamentals of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) — what it really is, how it shows up across the lifespan, and why it’s so often misunderstood.
Forget the stereotypes. ADHD isn’t about laziness, bad parenting, or “just needing to focus.” It’s a legitimate neurodevelopmental condition that impacts executive function, emotional regulation, time perception, and more — with very real, very measurable effects on the brain.
We’ll break down:
- What ADHD actually looks like (and why the name is misleading)
- The three types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined
- What’s really going on in the ADHD brain (hello, dopamine!) ...