Navigating ADHD: Katherine Lizardo's Journey from Diagnosis to Advocacy
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Description:
Katherine Lizardo, diagnosed with ADHD later in life, faced challenges that seemed simple for others. Now, she's passionate about helping people identify and embrace their ADHD. Sharing a diagnosis with her son, Katherine navigates the world of neurodiversity daily. As a media legal analyst, she reaches over 100,000 viewers worldwide each week through live broadcasts and the Law & Crime Trial Network's YouTube channel, which boasts over 5 million followers.
In this interview, Katherine opens up about her diagnosis as an adult, the challenges she faced growing up, and the pivotal moments that led her to advocate for ADHD awareness. She discusses the importance of early diagnosis, her experiences with medication and therapy, and the impact of ADHD on her family life.
Katherine's story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of embracing one's uniqueness. Join us as we explore her journey and gain valuable insights into living with ADHD.
FINDtheADHDgirls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)
The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.
COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?
ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.
Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org
Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org.
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