The ADHD father

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Jacob is an advocate for a type of neurodiversity called ADHD, helping people and parents navigate the journey. He had been diagnosed with ADHD at age 14, and now uses his platform to highlight positive and inspirational people with ADHD, also providing resources for them.
As a dad with ADHD, he has had to figure out ways to process a routine when kids struggle with routines. Sleep is particularly important in ADHD because lack of it precipitates more symptoms.
Jacob had initially been diagnosed with dyslexia as a kid, after which ADHD was diagnosed and he started medication.
He had not shared much about his ADHD until his wife got pregnant, and he felt the need to interact with other parents having the same neurodiversity.
ADHD in ladies can be quite subtle which causes the diagnosis to often be made much later in life.
Medication is not compulsory for all ADHD cases because they present differently. For Jacob, it was crucial so he didn't get in trouble.
As a child, Jacob was energetic, creative, and inquisitive. As a teenager, he was isolated, masked, and ignored. Today, as an adult he is thankful, hopeful, and passionate.
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Chapters

1. The ADHD father (00:00:00)

2. Meet today's guest, Jacob Kelly (00:00:51)

3. About Jacob's online ADHD page (00:02:22)

4. Life as a dad with ADHD (00:03:37)

5. Jacob's ADHD childhood. (00:07:07)

6. ADHD in females (00:16:08)

7. Jacob's views on the use of medication. (00:19:28)

8. Misconceptions on the advantages of ADHD. (00:26:12)

9. How do kids find their passion at a young age? (00:30:34)

10. Helping mums take care of children with ADHD. (00:38:28)

11. The financial implications for parents of kids with ADHD (00:42:57)

12. Is there hope for support systems from the government? (00:48:07)

13. What have you learned about yourself as an ADHD dad? (00:55:15)

14. In 3 words each, can you describe life as a child, a teenager, and an adult? (01:01:49)

15. Advice for ADHD professionals (01:01:49)

16. Connect with Jacob on social media. (01:08:56)