For decades, ADHD was generally thought of as something only boys could have. But in the 1990s, a group of trailblazing women discovered that what they were feeling and experiencing was indeed ADHD. So, they wrote books, conducted research, and gave speeches, paving the way for women with ADHD.
On this very special episode of Hyperfocus, host Rae Jacobson interviews three of these women — Sari Solden, Terry Matlen, and Dr. Ellen Littman — along with Dr. Michelle Frank, a psychologist taking up the torch for a new generation.
Together, they discuss how they met, their journey to legitimize ADHD in women, and what they hope for the future.
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Timestamps:
(06:22) Discovering you aren’t alone
(13:18) The disconnect between academia and the rest of the world
(21:22) The benefits of treatment and community
(28:05) ADHD isn’t always a superpower
For a transcript and more resources, visit the Hyperfocus page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at hyperfocus@understood.org.