Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
You have questions about Adult ADHD? I work hard to provide answers. — Reliable answers honed over 20 years of primary research, writing books, blogging, presenting at major conferences, and leading support groups. — Preeminent ADHD experts including Russell Barkley, PhD, endorse my work. — These podcasts share readers' most popular posts from my award-winning ADHD Roller Coaster blog—the second and oldest website of any kind on Adult ADHD. — Founded in 2008. — My long-awaited online courses are available NOW — For individuals, couples, and professionals. — Thanks for listening—and subscribing — Gina Pera, author and educator: "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?" and "Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy: Clinical Interventions" — Blog: https://ADHDRollerCoaster.org — Training site: https://adhdsuccesstraining.com/adult-adhd-solving-the-four-essential-puzzle-pieces-consumers/
Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
The Adult ADHD Diagnosis — How Is It Made?
With Gina Pera | ADHD Roller Coaster
Just thinking about getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? Who can you trust? In this episode, I walk you step by step through what a thorough, evidence-based Adult ADHD evaluation should look like—and why it matters.
📝 Read the full post here:
The Adult ADHD Diagnosis: How Is It Made?
https://adhdrollercoaster.org/the-basics-about-adult-adhd/the-adult-adhd-diagnosis-how-is-it-made/
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why a diagnosis is more than just a path to medication
- What the DSM-5 criteria actually say—and what they miss
- What a skilled clinician should ask and observe during an evaluation
- Why ADHD is often missed in women—and how to better assess it
- How misdiagnosis with depression or anxiety leads to poor outcomes
- What to ask when choosing a professional to evaluate or treat ADHD
- How to avoid common pitfalls—and self-advocate with confidence
This episode is essential listening for adults considering an ADHD evaluation—or for anyone supporting a partner, friend, or loved one on that path.
READY TO GO DEEPER — AND ACTUALLY MAKE PROGRESS?
💬 I love helping you better understand the complexity of ADHD as it applies to you, not a stereotype!
My online training program walks you through everything step-by-step:
Solving Your Adult ADHD Puzzle
For adults with ADHD and their partners. Includes expert video lessons and optional peer Q&A Zooms.
Learn more: https://ginapera.adhdsuccesstraining.com/
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Thanks for listening!
—Gina Pera
🔗 About My Work: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/about-gina-pera/