The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 43: ADHD and Prison

Aug 29, 2022
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INSIGHT

ADHD and Prison Statistics

  • ADHD diagnosis rates are ten times higher in prison populations than in the general population, highlighting a significant issue.
  • This overrepresentation contributes to recidivism and poses a substantial social and financial burden.
ANECDOTE

Maria's Story

  • Maria Little, an ADHD coach, shares her personal experience of being incarcerated at 18 for drug dealing.
  • She credits this experience as a turning point, motivating her to pursue a different path.
ADVICE

Organizational Tips for ADHD

  • Maria uses an urgent-important matrix to prioritize tasks and manage ADHD impulses.
  • She labels drawers and cupboards and recommends this organizational strategy for others with ADHD.
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