Why is ADHD is so hard to define & diagnose? This episode breaks down the science, the bias, and the media noise surrounding ADHD and neurodivergence.

This week on The Neurodivergent Report, we brought an Epidemiologist to teach us how to measure stuff like ADHD/ASD, what current research narratives gets wrong (and right), and why neurodivergent communities need better representation.

Curious what’s inside:

• Epidemiology 101 (abridged)

• Social Research 101 (abridged)

• Media as a socialization tool

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  📚 Suggested Reading for more on topic:

  Aftab, A. (2025, April 28). People are still stumbling from one misguided narrative… (ADHD Edition). Psychiatry at the Margins. https://www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/people-are-still-stumbling-from-one

  Barkley, R. A. (2025, April). Response to NYT Magazine’s “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?” [Multimedia commentary]. In Dr. Barkley Debunks Myths About ADHD. https://thembatutors.com/russell-barkley-adhd-response-controversy/

  Danielson, M. L., Claussen, A. H., Bitsko, R. H., et al. (2024). ADHD prevalence among U.S. children and adolescents in 2022. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2024.2335625

  CDC. (2024, November 19). Data and statistics on ADHD. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/data/index.html

  Chronis‑Tuscano, A., & Bounoua, N. (2024). ADHD prevalence rose, yet disparities remain: Commentary on the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2024.2359075

  McLamb, F., Bozinovic, K., Olander, N., et al. (2021). U.S. national, regional, and state‑specific socioeconomic factors correlate with child and adolescent ADHD diagnoses pre‑COVID‑19 pandemic. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-01233-2

  
  

  
  

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This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Shaun Arora shares his story of late-diagnosis and what it means to grow up neurodivergent without the language or support to name it.

Together, Sarah and Shaun unpack how cultural identity and family dynamics shaped his journey… like relying on his sister as a translator in childhood, or repeating grades in a school system that didn’t understand his learning style.

Curious what’s inside:

• How our workplaces and schools can do better at making room for all brains

• Quoting sociological theory on why “neurotypical” might be a myth

• Why transdiagnostic approach is the future of diagnosis

If you want an inside look into neurodivergent brains and thought processes, this episode is for you! We're👏modeling 👏TODAY 👏

Let us know your thoughts @ndreportpod on the socials.

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With love, Sarah 💜

📚 Resources Mentioned:

Shaun's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunarora/

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