Episode 47: BCBA Ryan talks late diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD, Parenting, & Stimulant Stigma

Featuring: Ryan Baker-Barrett, BCBA — ADHD clinician, parent of neurodivergent kids, and adult diagnosed with ADHD later in life.

I keep hearing stories of adults who don’t receive diagnosis until after their relationships fall apart.

In this episode, Ryan Baker-Barrett shares his experience with inattentive ADHD, barriers to medication access, and what it’s like to parent neurodivergent kids while managing his own late diagnosis & private practice.

Curious What’s Inside?

- Late ADHD Diagnosis: Why inattentive ADHD is often missed in childhood.

- Inattentive ADHD (What's it feel like?): Time blindness, hyperfocus, weak interoception, and fatigue.

- Medication Access & Gatekeeping: Long waitlists, neuropsych requirements, stigma, & shortages.

- Parenting With ADHD: Naming overstimulation, modeling boundaries, and letting kids see adults rest.

Questions We're Answering:

1. Why does inattentive ADHD often go undiagnosed?

2. What stops adults from accessing ADHD medication?

3. How does ADHD affect parenting and emotional regulation?

4. How to practice self-compassion with ADHD?

Guest & Links

Ryan Baker-Barrett, BCBA Founder,

Applied Behavioral Health Practice

Instagram: @adhd_by_abhp

Website: https://www.appliedbehavioral.health/

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