12/01/2026
🧠ADHD doesn’t look the same in every culture, and that matters.
In many multicultural families, children with ADHD are often misunderstood, under-diagnosed, or diagnosed late. Behaviours are sometimes seen as “naughtiness,” “lack of discipline,” or simply something a child will “grow out of.”
Fear of stigma, language barriers, and limited access to culturally sensitive care only widen this gap.
At the same time, cultural and racial bias can sometimes lead to over-identification of ADHD in minority children, creating confusion, mistrust, and distress for families.
This article explores how culture, beliefs, and lived experiences shape the way ADHD is recognised, assessed, and treated, and why one-size-fits-all healthcare does not work in a multicultural society.
👉 Early understanding
👉 Culturally safe conversations
👉 Better outcomes for children and families
Raising awareness is the first step toward reducing health disparities and ensuring every child gets the care they deserve — without judgement, fear, or labels.
đź“–https://www.indianlink.com.au/adhd-in-cald-children/
Understanding the barriers to receiving an ADHD diagnosis in CALD communities allows children to receive the support they deserve
