Mother and daughter For decades, our understanding of ADHD was shaped almost entirely by research conducted on young, white boys who were hyperactive and disruptive in classroom settings. The result? An entire generation of women and girls, and many adults who fall outside that narrow profile, who grew up undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood. During Women's History Month and Brain Awareness Week, we want to set the record straight. The Research Gap Is Real A landmark review published...

Transparent flower If you have ADHD, there is a very good chance you are managing more than just ADHD. Research consistently shows that the majority of individuals with ADHD also meet the criteria for at least one additional condition. Understanding what those conditions are and how they interact is not just helpful. It is essential to getting the right care. What Are Co-Occurring Conditions? Co-occurring conditions, sometimes called comorbidities, are separate diagnoses that exist alongside...

The Society ADHD Educational Luncheon If you have ever been told you are too scattered, too sensitive, too much or somehow never quite enough, you are not alone. Millions of people across the United States are living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and the vast majority of them spend years, sometimes entire decades, without a proper diagnosis or meaningful support. That is not an accident. And it is not acceptable. At The Society for ADHD and Co-Occurring Conditions, we...