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Dr. Andrew Kahn Dreams of Chaos

Understood.org's Dr. Andrew Kahn is an ADHD-er who focuses on neurodivergence and he wants us all to have more grace for folks with neurodifferences.

Mikhal
May 24, 2023
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This week on Dreams of Chaos, I caught up with Dr. Andrew Kahn, an ADHD-er whose work focuses on neurodivergent individuals and how to support their various wins and woes.

I first met Dr. Kahn a few months ago, over a phone call, and we hit it off right away. We had a lot in common, both professionals and parents with ADHD who see our neurodifference as a strength, albeit one that presents more than a few quirks and challenges.

Dr. Andrew Kahn, Associate Director of Behavior change and Expertise (Understood.org)

I love this conversation with Dr. Kahn precisely because he spoke with a lot of fervor for the positive sides of an ADHD mind, but didn’t deny the struggles that come with having a differently wired neurology. We talked executive function and how that impacts parents and caregivers who have (or whose kids have) ADHD, we chatted about strategies for managing symptoms without meds (now Adderall is scarce), and we spoke about compassion and love for the chaotic and quirky folks in our lives.

Dreams of Chaos is a series of Q&As I’m only making available to paid subscribers, simply because speaking with folks and editing interviews for clarity and content takes a lot of time and energy. Please consider buying a paid subscription (or trying a seven day free trial) to support the work that goes into this publication. Thank you!

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