What does an ADHD-friendly classroom really look like and why does it benefit every student, not just neurodivergent ones?In this episode of Just Your Normal Missfit, host Ann Thomas is joined by Dr. Neena David, a Clinical Psychologist with over 27 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She also heads the Counselling Services Team at Mallya Aditi International School. Trained at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, with doctoral research from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Dr. David’s work sits at the intersection of psychology, education, culture, and family systems. Her research on ADHD, rooted in Indian classrooms, challenges Western-centric narratives and asks a deeper question: What do children actually need to learn well?This conversation goes beyond diagnoses and labels to explore the lived realities of ADHD, learning disabilities, and neurodivergence, especially within Indian classrooms and family systems.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or an adult unpacking your own school experiences, this episode offers insight, empathy, and practical perspectives rooted in real-world experience.📌 You are not alone and there is a tribe waiting for you.00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic02:23 Dr. Neena David's Journey into ADHD Research05:09 Cultural Nuances in ADHD Diagnosis10:55 Challenges in Indian Classrooms22:01 ADHD-Friendly Classroom Strategies34:12 Communicating with Parents about ADHD45:49 Family Dynamics and Support Systems48:40 Family Dynamics and Neurodivergence49:23 The Paradox of Stress and Resilience51:10 Coping with Relationship Struggles53:30 Logistics and Emotional Challenges for Single Parents54:59 Building a Support System01:02:37 Balancing Family Dynamics01:05:47 Managing Transitions and Resilience01:15:25 Handling Aggression and Emotional Regulation01:19:56 Parental Self-Reflection and Support01:30:21 Hope and Community Support