What the experts want you to know about these key ADHD symptoms
Some people refer to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as "a superpower" while others describe their ADHD symptoms as debilitating. Can both be true?
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Mark du Potiers
Mark du Potiers is a visual artist from Magandjin/Brisbane. He contributes stories about neurodiversity and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for the ABC, as a recipient of the 2024 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) mentorship program. In 2025, he was awarded the IDPwD Storyteller Scholarship.
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