据报道, 在他经历过的困难之后, 高地议员安德鲁·贾维在27岁被诊断出患有多动症和自闭症.
Highland councillor Andrew Jarvie, diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 27, advocates for faster ADHD diagnoses after his own struggles.
33岁的高地议员安德鲁·贾维透露,尽管学业表现优异,但他在27岁时被诊断出患有多动症和自闭症,此前他多年一直难以确诊,难以集中注意力和动力。
Highland councillor Andrew Jarvie, 33, has revealed he was diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 27 after years of undiagnosed struggles with focus and motivation despite strong academic performance.
他发现在较大教室中, 学生们的注意力越来越容易被分散, 而早期的迹象却被忽视.
Raised in the U.S. and later moving to Scotland, he noticed worsening distractibility in larger classrooms, with early signs overlooked.
由于公职的压力, 他开始寻求答案.
Elected at 25, the pressure of public office led him to seek answers.
经过两年的犹, 他得到了双重诊断并开始接受治疗, 这给他带来前所未有的平静和清晰.
After two years of hesitation, he received a dual diagnosis and began medication that brought unprecedented calm and clarity.
他现在通过药物治疗,日常生活,记事和正念来控制症状, 让挑战变成优势.
He now manages symptoms with medication, routines, journaling, and mindfulness, turning challenges into strengths.
他支持的倡议有助于通过一项修订, 减少多动症诊断延迟.
His advocacy helped pass a council amendment to reduce delays in ADHD diagnoses.