How ADHD is Leading Thousands of Teens into Crime and Prison

Episode Description:

In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive, host Kate Brownfield speaks with Sarah about her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at 51 and how it led her to advocate for young offenders with undiagnosed ADHD. She explains deeply the ADHD to prison pipeline, the impact of undiagnosed conditions, and why early intervention is critical.

Her latest book, How Not to Damage Your ADHD Adolescent, provides vital knowledge for parents to guide their teens toward a positive future. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone with ADHD, this episode is packed with eye opening discussions on ADHD’s role in impulsivity, addiction, self-esteem, and crime.

About: The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Kate Brownfield – an ADHD parent coach, author of How We Roll: A Parent’s Journey of Raising an ADHD Child, and founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com Designed for parents, educators, and caregivers, the podcast offers practical tools, expert interviews, and personal stories to help children with ADHD thrive at home, in school, and beyond.​