ADHD Awareness Month: Getting Answers in Ireland
29 October - 14 minsOctober is ADHD Awareness Month, and in this episode we’re unpacking what ADHD can look like in real life in children and adults and why so many people still go undiagnosed for years.
Chartered Clinical Psychologist Dr. Fionna McDarby explains the different presentations, from hyperactivity and impulsivity to the quieter inattentive type that can be missed in school, and how ADHD can affect everything from organisation and relationships to self-esteem and even interoceptive awareness.
We also dig into the rise of online ADHD assessment platforms, the red flags to watch for, what a proper assessment should include, typical costs, and where to find trustworthy support, including ADHD Irelan...