What is ADHD?

You’ve heard our guests’ stories about their ADHD symptoms…but what exactly is ADHD? A bunch of listeners have asked for an ADHD explainer. So this episode, we’re doing something different. The best explanation of ADHD we’ve ever heard comes from clinical psychologist and ADHD expert Dr. Thomas Brown. We’re posting the audio of the YouTube video he did with Understood here, along with some commentary from host Laura Key.

Dr. Brown defines ADHD, shares relatable and detailed examples of ADHD symptoms, and explains the ADHD brain. We hope you enjoy — and that it’s helpful.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

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Related resources

• What is ADHD?
• Dr. Brown’s video on YouTube
• ADHD and the brain
  

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WOW.......Just...... WOW!

Myself and my 9 yr old listened to this together. The amount of "That's me!!!! between both of us was astronomical!! We both have been diagnosed prior, but not a whole of of explanation like this explains. Short and sweet, this is a great episode to share with anyone who might even have an inkling they or someone already has been diagnosed. I will now follow up with the YouTube episodes with more detail.