You’ve likely heard about ADHD. You might associate it with rambunctious school-aged children who have trouble staying in their seats and listening, and you’re not wrong. Many of those who are diagnosed, especially in years past, are exactly that. However, ADHD can present in *many* ways, and not all of them quickly come to mind for the average person.

Most people diagnosed with the “classic” symptoms of ADHD were white male children at the time of diagnosis. As we learn more about ADHD, it’s becoming clearer that women, minorities, and adults are often going underdiagnosed because they do not exhibit the classic symptoms, but still struggle with coping with ADHD symptoms.

Upholding the rights of autistic, neurodiverse, and disabled individuals is an ongoing task. If you are a therapist and/or the owner of a music therapy practice, challenge yourself to continually question your own practices and policies regarding the use of restraints.