In my last post I talked about the perception of ADHDers as naturally good in a crisis. Some people in the community seem to believe this COVID-19 pandemic will be our moment of glory. This belief is misguided — or at least short-sighted. Some of us can and will contribute in ways that draw upon […]
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Is the coronavirus pandemic ADHDers’ time to shine?
A few memes I’ve seen lately call this pandemic our time to shine. All the structures of modern society, that stuff we ADHDers struggle so hard to conform to — it’s crumbling around us. We’ve always said we’re the people you want in a crisis. Well, here’s the crisis! It’s time to show the world […]
Internet of ADHD weekly roundup: March 20, 2020
The Late ADHD Diagnosis of An American Girl | Gina Pera’s ADHD Roller Coaster I recently received a message from a young person struggling with suspected ADHD. They reminded me a bit of myself at that age: a good student on paper who nonetheless knew something was wrong — and no one else understood. Our […]