When ADHD is talked about as a fad—it does more than misrepresent science

The words we all use matter. When it comes to neurodiversity—they shape how communities understand difference, who is believed and who feels safe to ask for support. For people with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these narratives have real consequences, not just for access to diagnosis or treatment, but for well-being, identity and feeling their value as a human.