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Opportunity Gap | Social media and toxic myths about ADHD
ADHD has gotten a lot of attention on social media lately. From videos about personal experiences to experts sharing tips, some posts hold truth, but many are misleading.
In this episode of “The Opportunity Gap,” we take a closer look at the influence social media has on toxic myths about ADHD. Listen as Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist, explains:
-The dangers of myths and misinformation
-How myths lead to increasing stigma and shame
-Ways parents can do their part in debunking these myths
Related resources:
-8 common myths about ADHD www.understood.org/en/articles/common-myths-about-adhd
-10 special education myths you may hear www.understood.org/en/articles/10-myths-parents-may-hear-about-special-education
Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.
www.understood.org/en/podcasts/the-opportunity-gap/myths-adhd-social-media
We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org.
Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.
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Understood Explains | IEPs: How to prepare for IEP meetings
Переглядів 13715 годин тому
So you have an IEP meeting coming up, or you’d like to prepare for future ones. This is an important time to ask questions and advocate for what you think is best for your child. These meetings can be stressful and high-pressure for families. But knowing what to expect in the meeting and how to get ready can put you at ease. On this episode of “Understood Explains,” host Juliana Urtubey will go...
Understood Explica | El IEP: Cómo prepararse para las reuniones del IEP
Переглядів 5915 годин тому
Así que próximamente tendrá una reunión del IEP y quisiera estar preparado. Esa es una oportunidad importante para hacer preguntas y defender lo que considera mejor para su hijo. Estas reuniones pueden ser estresantes para los padres. Pero saber qué esperar de la reunión y cómo prepararse ayudará a que se sientan más tranquilos y confiados. En este episodio de Understood Explica, su presentador...
Opportunity Gap | Growing up with ADHD: An interview with René Brooks
Переглядів 29618 годин тому
René Brooks was diagnosed with ADHD twice throughout her childhood. But stigma and shame kept her family from learning more and getting her the right support. So when she was diagnosed with ADHD for a third time at age 25, she decided to take control of her own journey. In this episode, René unpacks her experiences growing up with ADHD. Listen as she explains: -The impact of delayed interventio...
In It | Advocating for your special ed child
Переглядів 156День тому
If you think your child is struggling at school, what’s the best way to make sure they’re getting the support they need? Who should you talk to first? Should you call a meeting, send an email, or do something else? In this episode of “In It,” hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Julian Saavedra. Julian is an assistant principal in Philadelphia and the host of another Understood podc...
ADHD Aha | An ADHD coach on burnout (Jaye Lin’s story)
Переглядів 553День тому
ADHD coach Jaye Lin is no stranger to ADHD burnout. As an Asian American former gifted kid with undiagnosed ADHD, her parents thought she was just being lazy and not applying herself. This pressure and shame followed until her 20s, when her anxiety peaked while she was working at a high-pressure job. Jaye’s therapist thought she was drug-seeking when she wanted to be screened for ADHD. Now, Jay...
Understood Explains | IEPs: Special education terms and your legal rights
Переглядів 190День тому
If your child qualifies for an IEP, it will come with many legal rights and protections. Terms like “FAPE” and “prior written notice,” can make things confusing quickly. But it’s really important for parents to understand these terms. In this episode, host Juliana Urtubey breaks down some key terms and explains the legal rights that come with an IEP, or Individualized Education Program. For mor...
Understood Explica | El IEP: Términos de educación especial y sus derechos legales
Переглядів 88День тому
Si su hijo califica para un IEP, contará con muchos derechos y protecciones legales. Pero con nombres como “FAPE” y “aviso previo por escrito”, las cosas pueden volverse confusas rápidamente. Pero es realmente importante que los padres los entiendan. En este episodio, la presentadora, Juliana Urtubey analiza algunos términos clave y explica los derechos legales que conlleva un IEP, o Programa d...
In It | Olympian Michelle Carter talks ADHD and dyslexia
Переглядів 163День тому
Michelle Carter is an athlete and businessperson. She was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a young child. With her parents’ support, she discovered her talents in track and field, going on to compete in three Olympic Games: in 2008, 2012, and 2016. Michelle won gold in 2016. Now she runs “You Throw Girl,” a camp that helps girls build confidence. Michelle believes that sports can be a big he...
ADHD Aha | Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette’s story)
Переглядів 467День тому
In 2016, Paulette Perhach wrote a piece proclaiming that all women need an emergency fund - what she calls an “f-off fund.” But when she struggled to secure an emergency fund for herself, she suspected she might have ADHD. Paulette, a successful author and writing coach, put off the evaluation because she couldn’t afford the $260 price tag. In this episode of “ADHD Aha!,” Paulette talks about h...
In It | Bringing sensory differences into kids’ books with Lindsey Rowe Parker
Переглядів 131День тому
From the colors of the classroom to the noises of the playground, school can be overwhelming for kids with sensory processing challenges. One author has turned these experiences into a new picture book. The book aims to help kids who have trouble processing sensory information. In this episode of “In It,” hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Lindsey Rowe Parker, author of “Wiggles...
Opportunity Gap | Understanding the IEP process
Переглядів 137День тому
Opportunity Gap | Understanding the IEP process
In It | All about language disorders
Переглядів 18814 днів тому
In It | All about language disorders
ADHD Aha | Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
Переглядів 1,1 тис.14 днів тому
ADHD Aha | Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
Understood Explica | El IEP: Las 13 categorías de discapacidad
Переглядів 11114 днів тому
Understood Explica | El IEP: Las 13 categorías de discapacidad
Understood Explains | IEPs: The 13 disability categories
Переглядів 22014 днів тому
Understood Explains | IEPs: The 13 disability categories
Opportunity Gap | Diverse impact: Champions of change at Understood
Переглядів 12214 днів тому
Opportunity Gap | Diverse impact: Champions of change at Understood
ADHD Aha | Why “just try harder” is a myth (David’s story)
Переглядів 1,1 тис.14 днів тому
ADHD Aha | Why “just try harder” is a myth (David’s story)
Opportunity Gap | Preparing kids for life after high school
Переглядів 14921 день тому
Opportunity Gap | Preparing kids for life after high school
Understood Explains | How do kids qualify for IEPs?
Переглядів 26421 день тому
Understood Explains | How do kids qualify for IEPs?
Understood Explica | El IEP: ¿Cómo califican los niños para un IEP?
Переглядів 12821 день тому
Understood Explica | El IEP: ¿Cómo califican los niños para un IEP?
ADHD Aha | “Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)
Переглядів 88621 день тому
ADHD Aha | “Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)
Opportunity Gap | How to get your child to talk about school
Переглядів 18328 днів тому
Opportunity Gap | How to get your child to talk about school
Understood Explica | El IEP: Mitos comunes sobre el IEP
Переглядів 155Місяць тому
Understood Explica | El IEP: Mitos comunes sobre el IEP
Understood Explains | IEPs: Common IEP myths
Переглядів 241Місяць тому
Understood Explains | IEPs: Common IEP myths
Understood Explains | IEPs: The difference between IEPs and 504 plans
Переглядів 339Місяць тому
Understood Explains | IEPs: The difference between IEPs and 504 plans
Understood Explica | El IEP: La diferencia entre el IEP y el plan 504
Переглядів 159Місяць тому
Understood Explica | El IEP: La diferencia entre el IEP y el plan 504
In It | After the diagnosis: How kids feel about their learning and thinking differences
Переглядів 238Місяць тому
In It | After the diagnosis: How kids feel about their learning and thinking differences
In It | ADHD and siblings: Tips from an expert
Переглядів 198Місяць тому
In It | ADHD and siblings: Tips from an expert
Understood Explica | El IEP:¿Mi hijo necesita un IEP?
Переглядів 267Місяць тому
Understood Explica | El IEP:¿Mi hijo necesita un IEP?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @MelissaSue1998
    @MelissaSue1998 2 дні тому

    Never really knew you could be so emotional as a woman w ADHD .. I’m hyper vigilant I scare easily and I have the softest heart of anyone ik empathy out there wazoo .. ❤

  • @theyluvsummer14
    @theyluvsummer14 3 дні тому

    at school

  • @ZianaVell
    @ZianaVell 4 дні тому

    SCHOOL

  • @Swifty-fan-ng9lm
    @Swifty-fan-ng9lm 5 днів тому

    Here

  • @shamurphy6255
    @shamurphy6255 6 днів тому

    11:58 this exactly happened to me. I was taking international economics and my exam scores were the highest in the class. But I still got a B because I never turned any homework’s

  • @laurahenriksen19
    @laurahenriksen19 13 днів тому

    We've just had hearing tests for my kid that often says he couldn't hear things from an early age... So we are concentrating on the aspects of neurodivergence that actively effect hearing x

  • @Flannery164
    @Flannery164 14 днів тому

    My 14 year old son has ADHD and so do I a male at 53 years old. I was recently diagnosed because I seen the improvement my son has had with Vyvanse. Anyways I guess this is a question, when I was younger I lied about everything I just had to talk non stop and if it meant making things up I would. My son is going through this now and I’m just dumbfounded at how he makes things up. I had never heard that lying was a part of ADHD and Ive recently read that lying is a part of it. I guess I’m asking to reaffirm my belief that it is an issue. And how to deal with it. Please and thanks. Mike F.

    • @UnderstoodOrg
      @UnderstoodOrg 10 днів тому

      Hi Mike Here's an article of ours on ADHD and lying, with a video, and tips to help! www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-lying-what-you-need-to-know Thank you for sharing your experience with us

  • @UnderstoodOrg
    @UnderstoodOrg 19 днів тому

    Have you ever been told to "just try harder" because of your ADHD?

  • @blueberryzxx
    @blueberryzxx 21 день тому

    i was celebrating my birthday 😁 (only 16 more days!!)

  • @UnderstoodOrg
    @UnderstoodOrg 24 дні тому

    What's your experience with the phrase "Why don't you listen?"

  • @a-ms9760
    @a-ms9760 24 дні тому

    I'm careful who i tell what my shortcomings are (forgetfulness etc) in case they only look for and find those traits and ignore the positives. People see people with ADHD and other things as a liability even though i strive for near perfection to balance it out

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing8884 25 днів тому

    It's a processing of information disorder for me. I hear, but I don't fully process the information (unless I am really interested in the subject matter) - I miss bits of the information and my brain compensates by filling in gaps or ask the person to repeat what they just said. It's like having a filter on in the brain to filter out the non-interesting information/or too complex information, and pay attention to the interesting stuff.

    • @UnderstoodOrg
      @UnderstoodOrg 24 дні тому

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

  • @richardgale1287
    @richardgale1287 25 днів тому

    I still can’t shake the suspicion that people who say “Why don’t you listen?” or “I told you,...” sometimes didn’t tell me and are just using my immersion as a cover story.

  • @chascox3436
    @chascox3436 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing your story. I am bipolar ADHD stress-induced anxiety PTSD borderline intellectual disability, depression and couple of TBIs

  • @Mbappe_fan300
    @Mbappe_fan300 Місяць тому

    Same thing happened to me

  • @UnderstoodOrg
    @UnderstoodOrg Місяць тому

    Have you heard about the school-to-prison pipeline before this? Is there something you'd like to learn more about?

  • @ClementineShmementine
    @ClementineShmementine Місяць тому

    I was and am intense adhd- i had hyperactive adhd- It wqs obvious. i was called excitable but I was the invisible child.

  • @EA.basketbalI
    @EA.basketbalI Місяць тому

    My birthday

  • @user-gv1xd7tw8x
    @user-gv1xd7tw8x Місяць тому

    my birthday

  • @That-animal-girl
    @That-animal-girl Місяць тому

    My dad was in surgey while i stayed at my grandmothers

  • @FadedRobloxAdmin
    @FadedRobloxAdmin Місяць тому

    Bro my birthday is on April 29th? I feel like my birthday date is bullied

  • @Emilydyck534
    @Emilydyck534 Місяць тому

    I am on the list to get diagnosed. My son got diagnosed and I had my aha moment for myself. I didn’t realize life shouldn’t be this hard. I starting sharing things I thought was normal with my family and I started to realize my life struggles are not considered “normal” at all.

  • @_EmMiBeMi_
    @_EmMiBeMi_ 2 місяці тому

    Celebrating my birthday😊

  • @IAmTruth-xj4es
    @IAmTruth-xj4es 2 місяці тому

    Very relatable 🥺

  • @Lxkeyyy
    @Lxkeyyy 2 місяці тому

    I put my headphones on and in the middle of the song, my headphones said “low battery, please charge” and I think it broke my eardrums😊

  • @2dcheifguy
    @2dcheifguy 2 місяці тому

    Left right

  • @IdkwhatIamdoing2827
    @IdkwhatIamdoing2827 2 місяці тому

    My mom gave me screen time after 3 years without it and now I can’t watch Demon slayer😭😭😭 I will never forgive her for lying to me about it😔😔😔 *5 minutes later:* I just hacked my screen time 🤗 I still can’t watch demon slayer idk why tho😭😭😭

  • @applejellypucci
    @applejellypucci 2 місяці тому

    I embrace my sadness now, rather than try to go against it. If I get a burst of energy before it kicks in, I use that to get things done especially with 2 small children under 5. Hang in there everyone.

  • @beinghabiba.a7406
    @beinghabiba.a7406 2 місяці тому

    I need this guy to see my kid. Who is it?

  • @k3_1ee
    @k3_1ee 2 місяці тому

    It feels like the music is going in circles around my head and it makes me really irritated for some reason

  • @Nawaalmahad
    @Nawaalmahad 2 місяці тому

    Please!😭 tell me what is making you to depress right now!?

  • @ilseloubser7904
    @ilseloubser7904 2 місяці тому

    Very interesting & well explained. Thank you.

  • @user-ix5gf2on1w
    @user-ix5gf2on1w 2 місяці тому

    I must have it he described exactly how i handle tasks.

  • @Chiaras94
    @Chiaras94 2 місяці тому

    At least if you work you can afford to survive

  • @Karamell24
    @Karamell24 2 місяці тому

    🤔

  • @NaamJaanKarKyaKarega
    @NaamJaanKarKyaKarega 2 місяці тому

    It disturbs the mind more i think 😂

  • @Bhutanese_gurl123
    @Bhutanese_gurl123 2 місяці тому

    People who thinks this song make us relax😊😊

  • @Vlad_Shv
    @Vlad_Shv 2 місяці тому

    Depression LOVES people who don't move! You dotta move! Life = movement!

  • @miatortillaa
    @miatortillaa 2 місяці тому

    I have a career where I have to be very social and build rapport with every client. In public I seem normal.. happy. At home all I do is lay in bed all day on my phone because nothing else gives me joy. I have no interests but audiobooks and sleep. Sometimes food.

  • @dsomogyi1
    @dsomogyi1 2 місяці тому

    I like this one doc

  • @abdullakc
    @abdullakc 2 місяці тому

    Does dyslexia make it hard for a person to have a girlfriend or a long-term relationship?. Because doctors in sweden suspected me having dyslexia cause i couldn't finish all tasks

  • @aanchal-annaleedeprince5525
    @aanchal-annaleedeprince5525 2 місяці тому

    Totally me

  • @user-om9us7hy6l
    @user-om9us7hy6l 2 місяці тому

    Nope ya first one was me

  • @zuri1902
    @zuri1902 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful interview, thank you so much for this!

  • @itsmeyo9701
    @itsmeyo9701 2 місяці тому

    I don't like this feeling at all

  • @emmafluker9116
    @emmafluker9116 2 місяці тому

    I was not aware that students could have both, as you stated.

  • @TheNaturalistShepherd
    @TheNaturalistShepherd 2 місяці тому

    We not going to reveal how to rest here? Okie 😵‍💫

  • @dandonprinces7982
    @dandonprinces7982 2 місяці тому

    The first one is when we are alone

  • @fairuzmaileen5691
    @fairuzmaileen5691 2 місяці тому

    First one is when alone at home, second is at work

  • @TheJoedonbakerfan
    @TheJoedonbakerfan 2 місяці тому

    I didn’t know I had dyscalculia until college.