I've long known I have ADHD, but it's nice to have official confirmation of my "non-existent" brain difference. Yes, that's how recent Channel 4 documentary, The Great ADHD Myth, framed one of the most heritable neurodevelopmental conditions in the book. They claim there is "no evidence" that there are any differences in ADHD brains & that what we really need to do is more meditation, to put down our phones, eat well, & spend time outside. Well, I already did all of that & I still have ADHD.

Speaking as someone who used to be well into all that new age stuff, as someone who didn't own a smartphone until I was 30, as someone who is late diagnosed with autism, ADHD, hEDS, POTS, dyslexia & dyscalculia, I have a thing or two to say about this "documentary" & why it is not only harmful to all neurodivergent people, but how it is a part of a wide-reaching campaign of neoliberal propaganda, to cast doubt & suspicion over all young disabled people.

Timestamps

Intro - 00:00

1 Max Pemberton - 09:12

2 Katya Rubia - 25:17

3 Mason - 28:03

4 Concepts, Constructs & Brains - 40:57

5 The Key Clinic - 49:18

6 Strategies - 01:04:35

7 The Process - 01:14:58

8 Conclusions - 01:31:04

More info in the YouTube video description.