Twenty years ago, the U.S. Senate established a national ADHD Awareness Day to spur greater understanding of the condition that affects an estimated 7 million children (11.4%) and 8.7 million adults (10%) in the U.S.
12 Over time, ADHD Awareness Day became a month-long observance focused on an external mission: dispelling myths, disseminating truths, and advocating for support among neurotypical populations.
The campaign was a success. Virtually everyone now knows about ADHD.This is why ADDitude shifted the focus inward this October, from awareness to empowerment.
From educating others to celebrating our individuality. From pursuing external understanding to embracing internal acceptance.