- Describe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and factors that contribute to it
- Describe autism spectrum disorder and factors that contribute to it
ADHD in Adults
Why does ADHD often go unnoticed in girls until adulthood?
How did being diagnosed with ADHD benefit Jessica?
Understanding Autism
Want to learn more about how autism can present differently in people of different races or genders? Watch one (or both) of these videos to get a glimpse into these experiences.
After you watch, think about what you previously knew about autism versus how autism may present in Black people, people of color, women, and other people who were assigned female at birth. What do you think are some benefits of broadening our perspective on what autism looks like?
Watch Now
You can view the transcript for “Struggles of Being Black and Autistic, with Tiffany Hammond – Autism Knows No Borders Podcast” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “What Women With Autism Want You to Know | Iris” here (opens in new window).
Psychological Disorders Review
As you’ve learned, there are many different categories of mental disorders, but this module did not cover them all—eating disorders and sleep disorders, for example, are discussed in other modules. Other topics covered in the DSM-5 include disorders such as substance abuse disorders, sexual dysfunctions, stress disorders, elimination disorders, gender dysphoria, and paraphilic disorders.