ADHD Unplugged: Candid Conversations
ADHD Unplugged: Candid Conversations
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The Society for ADHD is shedding light on how ADHD shows up in late diagnosed adults and marginalized communities where it’s often misread, misunderstood, and deeply stigmatized. Join us for honest conversations with neurodivergent voices, alongside doctors, educators, wellness pros, and public figures who are passionate about shifting the narrative and supporting real understanding. It’s smart, soulful, and sometimes hilarious , the kind of real talk that builds awareness, breaks shame, and bridges gaps. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you just might find your tribe.
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The show focuses on topics related to ADHD, especially in late diagnosed adults and marginalized communities, with episodes like The Overlooked & Misunderstood addressing cultural stigma and access to care, along with personal stories and expert insights that aim to shift perceptions and foster understanding.
The Society for ADHD is shedding light on how ADHD shows up in late diagnosed adults and marginalized communities where it’s often misread, misunderstood, and deeply stigmatized. Join us for honest conversations with neurodivergent voices, alongside doctors, educators, wellness pros, and public figures who are passionate about shifting the narrative and supporting real understanding. It’s smart, soulful, and sometimes hilarious , the kind of real talk that builds awareness, breaks shame, and bridges gaps. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you just might find your tribe.
For countless women, the path to an ADHD diagnosis does not begin in childhood. It begins in midlife, when the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause strip away the coping strategies they spent decades building without ever knowing why they needed them. Suddenly, the brain fog, the emotional overwhelm, the inability to focus feel unbearable and unfamiliar. Many fear they are developing dementia or simply falling apart. Research confirms that although ADHD begins in early childhood, the symptoms and impairment in women may only be recognized for the first time during perimenopause or menopause. For many women, struggling through this transition becomes the very catalyst that leads them to finally seek and receive an ADHD diagnosis, opening the door to understanding why they struggled all their lives.
Leading this conversation is Dr. Sonia Syed Rehman, a Clinical Psychologist and Lifespan Neuropsychologist with extensive experience in neuropsychological assessment and treatment of cognitive, learning, and emotional disorders across all life stages. Dr. Rehman earned her PhD from Fielding Graduate University and completed her lifespan neuropsychology fellowship at the Chesapeake Training Consortium, building on clinical experience from institutions including the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center and the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Her work has been recognized by national organizations including the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
At the heart of her professional mission is a commitment to dismantling barriers to care, ensuring that language, culture, disability, and other factors do not prevent individuals from diverse backgrounds from accessing the high-quality healthcare they deserve.
Dr. Rehman’s expertise at the intersection of lifespan neuropsychology, hormonal health, and culturally conscious care makes her exceptionally well suited to lead this conversation. This webinar centers the experience of women who have spent years being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply told they were falling apart, and offers clinical clarity, validation, and a path forward.
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