ADHD in TV and Film: A Conversation for ADHD Awareness Month

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This week I sit down with Heather and Sarah Taylor, hosts of the Braaains podcast , to discuss ADHD in TV and film. We delve into how neurodivergence is portrayed in TV and film, why that matters, and how it’s been going.

Highlights:
How neurodivergent people are represented in TV and film
Examples of misrepresentation
A watchlist of examples of it done right
The key to achieving better representation

Mentioned in this episode:
You’re Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness (a 3-part series from Braaains)
Inequality in 1,600 Popular Films – Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
Joy Organics – visit AdultingWithADHD.com/Joy to save 20%! 🙏

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shanada

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