The challenge of ADHD in Black families
Temetric Reeves was pursuing a second master’s degree in occupational therapy when she noticed she was struggling. Despite working hard, she could not strategize her way out of feeling overwhelmed and “frazzled.” It took a conversation with a classmate and three clinicians to get a diagnosis: she had ADHD, or Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Other Articles in this Edition
Identifying and living with ADHD as an adult
Inside ADHD: More adult women are being diagnosed
Prescribing Patterns Among Patients With ADHD and Intellectual Disability
Children and teens with ADHD struggle with object recognition memory
Benefits of Parent Education in Raising Children With ADHD
The challenge of ADHD in Black families
Combined Type ADHD: What Is It and How Is It Treated?
The Reality of Growing Up with ADHD
‘A diagnosis can sweep away guilt’: the delicate art of treating ADHD