Reply To: Perhaps THE fundamental issue:

[ipsofacto]

“ @Ipsofacto, there’s also the issue of all these ADHD behaviours being seen as “moral failures”, and therefore, the result of laziness, stupidity, craziness, etc. that should have been firmly “corrected” in childhood.”

I think the spectrum would explain many attitudes in our society. Such a spectrum might have many more people suffering less severe symptoms of ADHD, than the small number who’s symptoms are severe enough to meet the diagnosis.

I have often wondered if the most vocal critics of ADHD are in fact on the spectrum. Such people might find discipline, and structure are all they need to be productive, and functional. At the same time, they would still have some degree of ADHD deficits. Recognizing those deficits, and their ability to overcome those perceived vices, would lead such people to believe that their struggles are normal.

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