ADHD and Race
Exploring how stereotypes, cultural bias, and racial discrimination impact diagnosis, treatment, education services, and health outcomes for people of color with ADHD and comorbid conditions.
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ADHD Guide
Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color
“Raising awareness of the unique challenges facing people of color with ADHD is one small but...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Q: “How Can I Better Communicate with Students and Families of Color?”
It’s wise for educators to weigh racial and cultural considerations before approaching a family about...
ADHD Statistics
"ADHD in the African-American Community: Strategies to Improve Care" [Video Replay & Podcast #462]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#462), download the slide presentation, and...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Race Impacts Ratings of ADHD Behavior in Black Boys
A recent study investigated how racial differences might impact how adults rate the behavior of...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
Does Trauma Cause ADHD? And Vice Versa?
Could experiencing traumatic stress cause ADHD in me or my child? What is the ADHD-PTSD link? What...
“How Stress and Trauma Affect ADHD in Children of All Colors — and How to Heal the Wounds” [Video Replay & Podcast #328]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#328), download the slide presentation, and...
ADHD News & Research
Study Explores Medication Decision Making for African American Children with ADHD
In a synthesis of 14 existing studies, researchers have concluded that African American children with...
Adult Blogs
“I am a Neurodivergent Black Woman — and I am Filled with Hope.”
“These signs of change give me so much hope that young, Black, neurodiverse girls today won’t have to...
Guest Blogs
“How a Culture of Impossibly High Standards Denied My Mental Health Struggles”
“Growing up, the stigma associated with academic inferiority was huge. I liked writing; my parents...
Guest Blogs
“5 Truths About the Beauty of Neurodiversity That I Had to Live to Learn”
“Throughout history, when human beings haven’t understood something, they have become suspect and...
ADHD News & Research
Meta-Analysis: Prevalence of ADHD Diagnoses Higher Among Black Americans
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers found a greater prevalence of ADHD diagnoses among Black...
Guest Blogs
“I Could Have Been Myself for So Much Longer.”
“Shame caused me to write off my symptoms for many years. The realities of being a Black woman also...
Adult Blogs
“I’m Not Supposed to Have ADHD.”
A good girl can’t have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, especially if she’s a high-achieving...
Support & Stories
They Denied Her ADHD Because She Was Disciplined, Studious… and Indian
“The accommodations coordinator was basically assuming my parents forced me to take advanced courses....
ADDitude for Professionals
Childhood Trauma and ADHD: A Complete Overview & Clinical Guidance
Childhood trauma is linked to ADHD, and vice versa. They share similar symptoms that are often...