Episode 78: Dispelling Myths about Autism and ADHD

Episode 78: Dispelling Myths about Autism and ADHD

May 18, 2026 · 42 min · Season 3 · Episode 78

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Dr. Alton Bozeman discusses the realities of autism and ADHD, separating myths from clinical facts.

TikTok can make autism and ADHD feel instantly recognizable, but recognition is not diagnosis. We sit down with Dr Alton Bozeman, Director of the Menninger Assessment Center, to separate viral “signs” from the clinical reality of neurodevelopmental disorders and to explain what qualified psychological assessment actually looks for: persistent patterns, true deficits, and real life impairment. We dig into the biggest misconceptions around autism spectrum disorder, including the id...

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