What Happens When Adult ADHD Goes Undiagnosed
Professor Michael Kohn joins Channel 7’s The Morning Show to unpack the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD in adults, the importance of proper diagnosis, and key findings from ADHD Australia's Under the Radar report.
Adult ADHD – when the developmental disorder goes undiagnosed – is profiled on Channel 7’s ‘The Morning Show’ – 9 Feb 2021
Professor Michael Kohn, Chair of ADHD Australia, spoke about ADHD and separates the symptoms from the diagnosis in his discussion with Channel 7’s The Morning Show’s hosts Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur.
Professor Kohn spoke about ADHD, separating the “symptoms from the diagnosis and connects the two [verifying the importance] to speak with their GP who will arrange a referral to a Psychiatrist…who will do a clinical interview…who can rule in ADHD…and rule out other causes of your symptoms.” Michael spoke about the three main points highlighted from the ADHD community which came out of ADHD Australia’s recent ‘Under the Radar’ survey report which were:
- The high cost burden on families when someone in the household has ADHD.
- Family distress is increased due to the stigma of being diagnosed with ADHD. A need for schools and workplaces to truly accommodate, empathise with and understand those living with ADHD.
The discussion also made mention of Adult ADHD Management and Adult ADHD Strengths.
To listen and watch this interview with hosts Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur please CLICK HERE.