This chapter discusses the symptoms and diagnosis of adult ADHD, exploring the concept of hyperfocus, the history of research and programs for adults with ADHD, and the different subtypes of ADHD. It also addresses the impact of undiagnosed childhood ADHD, the misdiagnosis of ADHD in women, and the stigma surrounding adult ADHD.
Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense.
It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects.
Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood.