ADHD Across the Lifespan: Neurobiology, Diagnosis, and Lived Experience

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, yet it remains widely misunderstood, under-recognized in key populations, and stigmatized across age groups.

Its impact spans from early education to adult employment, influencing academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, mental health, and broader societal outcomes.

This interdisciplinary course explores ADHD from neurobiological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives across the lifespan.

Students critically examine how ADHD manifests in early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, paying particular attention to gender differences, diagnostic challenges, current evidence-based treatment strategies, and the lived experience of neurodivergent individuals.