ADHD just keeps finding itself in the news. It can feel like a lot for those of us who have it or care for someone who does. 

Recently, Hyperfocus host Rae Jacobson sat down with a couple colleagues at Understood.org for a livestream to discuss the news and take community questions. Her guests were Dr. Andy Kahn, a licensed psychologist, and Dr. Keona “KJ” Wynne. 

Together, they chatted about the controversy surrounding Tylenol, what we really know about the cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, and how to talk to your kids about scary or misleading messages in the news.

On this week’s Hyperfocus, we’re sharing that conversation in full. 

For more on this topic:

• Fact-checking the MAHA report’s claims about ADHD
• A history of ADHD medication

Timestamps: 

(01:10)  Does Tylenol use during pregnancy cause neurodevelopmental disorders?

(15:32) Is ADHD being overdiagnosed?

(28:35) Are too many kids taking stimulant medications? 

(41:01) How can we talk to our kids about scary or misleading media messages?

For a transcript and more resources, visit Hyperfocus on Understood.org. You can also email us at [email protected].

You can also listen to episodes of Hyperfocus on The ADHD Channel for Women (formerly known as MissUnderstood). 

Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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