October Is ADHD Awareness Month - guest post from Dr. Kristin Wilcox
“My brain is an overstuffed garbage can — the lid doesn’t stay on, and stuff is falling out all over the floor.” This is how my son describes what it’s like to have ADHD. When he was initially diagnosed, I thought I understood ADHD: it was found mostly in boys who were hyperactive, impulsive, fidgeting, blurting out in the classroom. My son, who had been diagnosed with the inattentive subtype of ADHD, had none of these behaviors. Unfortunately, the stereotypical view of a boy with ADHD has changed little over the past several decades. This was the motivation for my son and I to share our experiences with his ADHD in our book Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain (MSI Press, 2022). I continue my mission of spreading awareness of inattentive-type ADHD, particularly in boys, through my blog on Psychology Today , and by writing for various ADHD groups. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and you can read more about my journey with my ADHD son in this article