Procrastination, rushing, and ADHD (Yasmeen’s story)

Yasmeen (they/them) was a perpetual procrastinator. They would
always wait until the last minute to write a paper or start an
assignment. But then came a tough college course and an equally
tough professor. Yasmeen’s old methods were no longer working,
which set them on the path to an ADHD diagnosis. 

Yasmeen reflects on growing up with undiagnosed ADHD,
specifically their struggle with homework. Yasmeen, who’s a user
researcher, also shares what they’ve learned about the over- and
underdiagnosis of ADHD in the Black community.

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Related resources


Why kids with ADHD rush through homework

Child procrastinating? Why kids struggle with time management

ADHD in black children: In It with Dr. Tumaini Coker



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