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ADHD Essentials

ADHD Advocacy and Family with Mark Smeets

Feb 2, 2024
Mark Smeets, a neurodiversity advocate, discusses his family's experience with ADHD and autism, including their journey to diagnosis and the challenges they faced. He also talks about the overlap of ADHD with other conditions and the efforts of the ADHD advocacy society in British Columbia. The conversation touches on addiction, generational trauma, government response, and the importance of pursuing passions.
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Quick takeaways

  • ADHD advocacy work focuses on improving support in schools and workplaces, such as providing ADHD-friendly tools like headphones for improved focus and recognizing it as a treatable condition that can lead to addiction if left untreated.
  • Recognizing comorbid conditions and the challenges faced in obtaining accurate diagnoses are crucial for individuals with ADHD and autism, highlighting the importance of early intervention and proper understanding.

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The Importance of Advocacy for ADHDers

Advocacy work for ADHDers focuses on improving support in schools, recognizing accessibility options, and reducing the need for constant fight for these resources. The ADHD Advocacy Society of BC aims to bring about change in the province by advocating to the government. They want to see more assistance provided in schools and workplaces, such as offering ADHD-friendly tools like headphones for improved focus. The society emphasizes the need for a shift from viewing ADHD as a personal failing to understanding it as a treatable condition that can lead to addiction if left untreated.

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