What Happens When the Assessment Says "Normal"?

You got tested. You wanted answers. You expected clarity - maybe even a name for what’s been quietly draining your capacity. Instead, you were told your executive function was “within range.” No ADHD diagnosis for you. No plan. No support. 

And now you're left trying to reconcile test results that say you're fine with a life that feels anything but manageable. 

This episode examines what happens when the assessment misses the reality - especially for high-functioning, high-responsibility adults who are navigating subclinical ADHD symptoms and executive dysfunction that doesn’t show up on paper. 

Inside: 

• Why traditional ADHD evaluations miss so many competent adults 

• How coping strategies can hide executive breakdown until it’s too late 

• The emotional toll of being told you’re fine while still unraveling 

• What research says about subclinical symptoms and real-world impact 

• Why access to care, meds, and accommodations still hinges on thresholds that don’t reflect reality 

If you’ve ever walked out of a diagnostic process more confused than when you walked in, you’re not imagining the disconnect. And you’re not alone. 

Ready to get more specific about your particular flavour of ADHD?

Check out the Executive Function Inventory. - Where are you right now on each of the 12 executive functions. An inventory that identifies which EFs are challenges (that need to be bolstered), adaptive (you've built accommodations for yourself), and strengths (to leverage to support your challenges. If you know, you can be intentional. https://www.mineelachand.com/adhd-adults-efi

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