Listen "Should I get tested for ADHD?"
Episode Synopsis
Are you wondering if your ADHD symptoms are too mild to get tested? Or if there’s enough of a benefit to getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? Host Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares his own diagnosis story as he answers common questions about whether to get formally tested for ADHD as an adult. For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction(00:48) Should I get tested for ADHD? (03:44) Can I diagnose myself with ADHD? (05:17) What else do I need to know if I think I might have ADHD? (08:41) Key takeaway, next episode, and credits Related resources:ADHD symptoms at different agesWhat is executive function?ADHD and eating disordersADHD and substance abuse (Peach’s story)
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Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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