This is a BIG question we hear VERY often as culturally-aware therapists. So, if you’ve been trying to answer this alone, this episode was made for you.
It’s not unusual to see similarities between your culture and the ADHD traits often identified. Talking over one another, big expressions of emotion, multitasking, flexible perceptions of time - these can fit in either or. To help you clear any confusions, we made this episode for you.
Tune in to hear all about:
How culture and ADHD shape and explain your traits (respectively)
The significance of a collectivist culture in influencing your upbringing
How stigmas can prevent individuals from marginalised communities to seek support
The misunderstanding of ADHD traits in ethnic cultures
As a gentle reminder, ADHD traits show up differently in each person. If you’re curious or want to discuss the (eerily similar) overlaps between your culture and the way your brain works, please reach out for professional help. Our details are down below ✨
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:44 Asian households can be CHAOTIC
02:45 Culture vs ADHD
03:50 Collectivist cultures: the normalisation of chaos
05:24 Forcing girls to “toughen up”
07:20 Migration: survival comes first
10:25 Misunderstanding ADHD traits
12:05 Difficulty is moralised
14:30 Episode wrap up
15:30 Culturally-responsive practice
16:42 Outro
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