Deirdre V. Lovecky, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who researches the field of giftedness, is the author of Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits.
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.