Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects people of every age, gender, IQ, religion and socio-economic background. October is ADHD Awareness Month. However, the largest gathering for the ADHD community is the Virtual International Conference on ADHD. It occurred November 4-6 this year.
ADHD
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders. In 2011, the CDC reported 9.5% of children in the U.S. face an ADHD diagnosis. Furthermore, doctors diagnose boys with ADHD two to three times more frequently than girls. In other words, ADHD is not something to be ashamed of having. However, it isn’t a diagnose to take lightly, either. Dr. Biederman, a psychiatry professor at Harvard Medical School, says ADHD may be one of the United States most expensive medical conditions. However, an increasing awareness may help with quality of life and save billions of dollars annually.
The Conference
The Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) hosted the 2021 Virtual International Conference on ADHD. The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) and the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) assisted them. The conference included various learning sessions for attendees. Attendees included adults with ADHD and parents/caregivers of those with ADHD. It also included educators, coaches, advocates and clinicians. The intention of the conference? To provide support and community. Furthermore, this year’s event also focused on the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has placed on those who suffer from ADHD.
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Sources: CDC, ADHD Awareness Month, CHADD, Image
