47: BCBA Ryan talks late diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD, Parenting, & Stimulant Stigma

Featuring: Ryan Baker-Barrett, BCBA — ADHD clinician, parent of neurodivergent kids, and adult diagnosed with ADHD later in life.I keep hearing stories of adults who don’t receive diagnosis until after their relationships fall apart.   In this episode, Ryan Baker-Barrett shares his late ADHD diagnosis, experience with inattentive ADHD, barriers to medication access, and what it’s like to parent neurodivergent kids while managing his own nervous system.Curious What’s Inside?Late ADHD Diagnosis Why inattentive ADHD is often missed in childhood.Inattentive ADHD (What Is It Actually Like) Time blindness, hyperfocus, weak interoception, and fatigue.Medication Access & Gatekeeping Long waitlists, neuropsych requirements, stigma, & shortages.Parenting With ADHD Naming overstimulation, modeling boundaries, and letting kids see adults rest.Questions We're Answering:Why does inattentive ADHD often go undiagnosed?What stops adults from accessing ADHD medication?How does ADHD affect parenting and emotional regulation?How to practice self-compassion with ADHD?Guest & LinksRyan Baker-Barrett, BCBA Founder, Applied Behavioral Health PracticeInstagram: @adhd_by_abhpWebsite: appliedbehavioral.healthConnect With Us! ⁠https://www.ndreportpod.com/⁠@ndreportpod on your social platform of choice!