ADHD doesn’t go away (Johnathan’s story)

ADHD doesn’t go away. Dr. Johnathan Flowers, who specializes in
the philosophy of disability, got that message loud and clear
when he hit a wall in grad school.  


Johnathan had been diagnosed with ADHD in grade school. As a
child, he had a complex journey with ADHD medication and teachers
who didn’t understand his behavior or how to support him. As a
young adult, Johnathan thought maybe he’d “gotten over ADHD,” but
then he hit that wall. So he got re-evaluated for ADHD.


Also in this episode: How Johnathan’s mom, who’s a special
education teacher, advocated for him at school. Plus, what it’s
like to be a professor with ADHD.


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