In this episode of the Latine ADHD podcast, host Dr. Janice Castro talks with Joel Orozco, a grad student at Colorado State University, about his ADHD diagnosis later in life. Joel shares the struggles he faced before and after being diagnosed and how counseling, medication, and learning tools helped him. He also gives tips on how colleges can better support students with ADHD. We talk about why it’s okay to use different ways of learning and how cultural stories can help people with ADHD remember things better.

00:00 Introduction and Call for Guests

00:38 Meet Joel Orozco: Background and Journey

02:43 Joel's ADHD Diagnosis Story

05:36 Navigating Grad School with ADHD

13:48 Tools and Strategies for Success

22:31 Advice for Latine Students with ADHD

31:57 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

You can reach Joel Orozco at: [email protected]

Interested in being a podcast guest? Fill out the GOOGLE FORM 

Ready to learn more about ADHD and Latine mental health? Join my NEWSLETTER  for tips and updates on the podcast!