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Breaking Down Gender Bias in ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis
Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is widely recognized as a neurodevelopmental disorder, but its diagnosis and treatment have been historically gendered. The issue of gender bias in ADHD means that women are often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. While the gender gap in ADHD diagnosis has reduced over the years, women still face significant barriers in…
Diagnostic Delays: When Waiting Room Time Feels Eternal
What is diagnostic delay? The time between first acknowledgement of symptoms to final diagnosis. What are the various types of delays? 🔶PRIMARY DELAY:At the level of patient before first contact with Health provider 🔶SECONDARY DELAY:After contact with health care provider to actual correct diagnosis What has the latest research on diagnostic delay in ADHD and…
Serious Consequences of Undiagnosed ADHD
Exposing the serious consequences of undiagnosed ADHD, this narrative calls urgently for early intervention. Unveil the shadows, protect vulnerable lives. Shadows of Undiagnosed ADHD In a compelling account recently featured on Your Tango, an intimate narrative unfolds, revealing the often-overlooked consequences of undiagnosed ADHD. The author courageously shares her childhood experiences, casting a sobering light…
Breaking Barriers: Goggins opens up about ADHD
David Goggins, renowned for his extraordinary accomplishments like running 100 miles in under 24 hours, is dispelling the notion that his running prowess stems from genetic advantages. He openly discusses the impact of ADD/ADHD on his ability to study, describing it as a continual struggle for concentration. In highlighting the significant hurdles posed by ADD/ADHD,…
