In this episode of ADHD Gathering, host Ying (ADHD Asian Girl) engages with Dr. Zoe Smith (Dr. Z) to explore culturally responsive ADHD care, focusing on Black and Latine youth. The discussion covers the complexities of ADHD diagnosis, including symptom masking and comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. The importance of detailed clinical interviews and a neurodiversity- and trauma-informed perspective is underscored. Highlights include understanding the overlap of ADHD and trauma symptoms, and providing holistic support and accommodations. Dr. Z emphasizes the importance of validating youth experiences and the strengths of neurodivergent individuals, like creativity and divergent thinking.
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Guest’s Bio:
Dr. Zoe Smith ( Dr. Z, she/her) is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist who focuses on developing and providing culturally responsive mental health services for Black and/or Latina/é/o youth with ADHD. She currently lives in Chicago and provides free psychodiastric assessments for Black and/or Latiné teens (grades 6th-12th) suspected of having ADHD and provides recommendations on how they can use their strengths to navigate the neurotypical world. In her free time, Dr. Z loves watching basketball, being outside, and reading. 
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