
The Evolution of ADHD with Dr Anna McLaughlin
09/25/23 • 25 min
Dr. Anna McLaughlin joins Fran and Ai Ling to talk about the Evolution of ADHD.
They discuss the benefits of ADHD traits in the hunter-gatherer days and how our modern society has changed creating an evolutionary mismatch. They also talk about different circadian rhythms and sleep patterns in people with ADHD.
To follow Anna's work, check out her LinkedIn and Sci-translate.
To join Noetic's community and connect with Anna and other neurodivergent people or allies, sign up here.
If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
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Dr. Anna McLaughlin joins Fran and Ai Ling to talk about the Evolution of ADHD.
They discuss the benefits of ADHD traits in the hunter-gatherer days and how our modern society has changed creating an evolutionary mismatch. They also talk about different circadian rhythms and sleep patterns in people with ADHD.
To follow Anna's work, check out her LinkedIn and Sci-translate.
To join Noetic's community and connect with Anna and other neurodivergent people or allies, sign up here.
If you have any feedback, comments, questions, or a neurodiversity story to share, get in contact through [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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