Comedian Ellie Hino and Her Later-In-Life ADHD Diagnosis

Twin Cities comic Ellie Hino was wondering if her young son might
have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, so she
looked into the symptoms. What she found was a pretty good
rundown on problems that she had been wrestling with for many
years, especially since becoming a mom. After extensive testing,
her diagnosis was confirmed, which opened up the possibilities of
treatment and led to a more manageable mind and life. She shares
with us her understanding of the condition, what it’s meant in
her comedy and other work, and how it has also meant mourning the
life she could have had if she had identified the problem much
earlier.


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