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ADHD (2nd Visit)
Jeremy Didier
Parent Coach, Impact Parents
2025-03-09
Jeremy Didier spoke about ADHD. Jeremy has 10 years of extensive experience working with children, parents, and adults with ADHD.
Notes from March 9th - Jeremy Didier - ADHD (2nd Visit)
- Females with ADHD are more frequently misdiagnosed with depression. Male:female prevalence ratio ranges from 1:3 to 1:9. STUDY
- "Children with ADHD receive a full 20,000 more negative messages by age 10, on average" — opinion article
- Link between MTHFR gene and ADHD: Meta-Analysis | Article
- To be diagnosed with ADHD a child <17yo must exhibit 6 or more symptoms. CDC
- Children with ADHD are at a 3-5 year developmental delay
ADHD and Autism Overlap:
Types of ADHD (since DSM-5 in 2013, ADD is no longer a diagnosis):
- ADHD Inattentive (formerly ADD)
- ADHD Hyperactive
- ADHD Combined
- Visual comparison
Resources:
- CHADD Annual Conference - Nov 2025 in KC
- How to ADHD (book) by Jessica McCabe
- ADHD College Students: Parents can go to "Student Success Center" for accommodations; child can sign a FERPA waiver for grade access
Provider Lists (from 2023 visit — Jeremy does not endorse any specific provider):
Support Groups: ADHDKC | CHADD Testing: KC Meadowlark | Jordan Psychological Therapy: Doors of Hope | Enso KC | Renew Counseling Coaching: Moore Master | Sara Prince | Edge Foundation | Impact Parents | Heartland Social Learning | Child ADHD OT: KCDT | Poss-Abilities | Playabilities Education: JCCC College Tips | Horizon Academy
504 → College:
- IEP/504 plans end at graduation but should be submitted to college as documentation
- More info HERE