ADHD Myths and Stigma
ADHD is often misrepresented in the media and community. We aim to debunk the myths and create fairer representation of ADHD in the media to inform the public and create change.
The ADHD paper that triggered a backlash, and what it taught me
A research team felt “BESIEGED” after the backlash of from publishing ADHD research.
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ADHD portrayal in Biddulph’s Raising Boys
Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia (PAAA) were recently dismayed to discover the inaccurate and trivial portrayal of ADHD in Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys in the 21 Century. Following feedback from members of our community, other ADHD advocacy groups, and a forensic...
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PAAA Member a finalist at the Blackmores Women + Wellbeing Awards
Congratulations to Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia member Lou Kuchel for becoming a finalist at the Blackmores Women and Wellbeing Awards in March. Lou has been unwavering in her commitment to advocating for change to improve the lives of people with ADHD. We...
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PAAA successfully lobbies for removal of ADHD references in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Musical
Following feedback and mounting pressure from Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia and the ADHD community, producers of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical have agreed to remove offensive references to ADHD. A full letter from Gordon Frost Productions can be...
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An open letter to Studio 10: Please stop stigmatising ADHD
In October, Channel 10's Studio 10 panel discussed ADHD. Unfortunately, the content of the discussion contained some superficial, inaccurate and stigmatising comments about ADHD by some of the panel members, which caused much dismay and consternation from the ADHD...
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