Is ADHD Considered a Disability and What That Means for Support Disability & Identity

Is ADHD Considered a Disability and What That Means for Support

Recognition of ADHD as a disability Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects focus, impulse control, and activity levels. While often diagnosed in childhood, many adults receive diagnoses later in life. The core challenges—difficulty organizing tasks, sustaining attention, and managing restlessness—meet clinical criteria for a disability when they substantially limit…