The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 49: Fitting in with ADHD: Square pegs in round holes

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Oct 10, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Charity Bank Account Struggle

  • James Brown shares his frustrating 3-year journey of trying to open a charity bank account.
  • Ableist processes, poor communication, and lost applications caused significant delays and emotional dysregulation.
ANECDOTE

Everyday Ableism

  • Alex Connor reflects on everyday ableism, like an MRI technician expecting him to stay still for 20 minutes.
  • He also recounts a German test that assessed working memory instead of language comprehension.
ADVICE

Disclose Your ADHD

  • Disclose your ADHD if you're in a position to do so, to educate others and potentially improve processes.
  • Sharing your experience can lead to positive changes and reduce the impact of ableism.
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