Divergent Conversations

Episode 55: “What is ADHD?” (Part 1): Personal Stories and Professional Insights

May 24, 2024

Two AuDHD mental health professionals, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, discuss the often misunderstood traits of ADHD, share personal stories, explore interconnectedness with autism, and highlight societal stereotypes. They lay the groundwork for discussions on ADHD criteria and personal experiences in this informative podcast.

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Patrick Casale

Megan Anna Neff

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Quick takeaways

ADHD diagnosis in adults can be confusing, focusing on executive functioning and emotional hyperarousal.

Exploring personal experiences reveal the interconnectedness between ADHD and autism, debunking common stereotypes.

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Introduction

5min

Navigating Impulsive Purchases and Challenges Linked to ADHD Behavior

2min

Exploring the Financial Burden and Societal Misconceptions of ADHD

4min

Unraveling the Complexity of ADHD and Autism

6min

Navigating Learning Differences and Social Challenges in Education

3min

Navigating the identification, assessment, and diagnosis of ADHD as an adult can be confusing and overwhelming. This mini-series on ADHD focuses on demystifying the diagnostic criteria and making the process clearer and more understandable.

In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, dive into ADHD, breaking down what it means. This episode lays the groundwork for their upcoming series focused on ADHD.

Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode:

Get an overview of the often misunderstood and oversimplified traits of ADHD, from executive functioning challenges to emotional hyperarousal.
Hear personal stories from Patrick and Dr. Neff as they reflect on their own ADHD experiences and how misdiagnoses and societal stereotypes can cloud self-understanding.
Discover the interconnectedness and overlapping traits between ADHD and autism, helping to clarify common misconceptions and pave the way for more nuanced discussions.

This episode sets the stage for our mini-series on ADHD.

DISCLAIMER: We're using the DSM-5 criteria as a framework for this conversation, but this is not our endorsement of the DSM-5.

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