Procrastination, rushing, and ADHD (Yasmeen’s story)

Yasmeen (they/them) was a perpetual procrastinator. They would always wait until the last minute to write a paper or start an assignment. But then came a tough college course and an equally tough professor. Yasmeen’s old methods were no longer working, which set them on the path to an ADHD diagnosis. 

Yasmeen reflects on growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, specifically their struggle with homework. Yasmeen, who’s a user researcher, also shares what they’ve learned about the over- and underdiagnosis of ADHD in the Black community.

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Related resources

• Why kids with ADHD rush through homework
• Child procrastinating? Why kids struggle with time management
• ADHD in black children: In It with Dr. Tumaini Coker

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