Growing up with ADHD: An interview with René Brooks

René Brooks was diagnosed with ADHD twice during her childhood. But stigma and shame kept her family from learning more and getting her the right support. So when she was diagnosed with ADHD for a third time at age 25, she decided to take control of her own journey. 

In this episode, René unpacks her experiences growing up with ADHD. Listen as she explains:  

• The impact of delayed intervention
• What she wishes the adults in her life did differently
• And why it’s important to build support systems for kids with ADHD

Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.  

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Related resources

• René Brooks’ podcast: Life With Lost Keys
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Masking ADHD symptoms to go above and beyond (René Brooks’ story)

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