“I don’t necessarily view it as a positive overall. There’s a lot to it, some positive some negative. I see things differently than other people because of the way I think which can be really positive. I feel like I have a lot of empathy for people. But there’s also a lot that would make my life easier if it wasn’t the case.”
ADHD
Here Charlie talks about their life experiences and the impact of prejudice on their life as someone who lives with ADHD. Charlie talks about how ADHD has many aspects to it and that not all people with ADHD have the hyperactive aspect and that in some it may simply be less obvious.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults.
