Both of my kids have ADHD and autism, two highly heritable conditions, and I suspect I have them too. I'd love to also be able to receive treatment like my kids. Testing is $3k+ out of pocket. NPR says nothing about the cost of diagnosis being a barrier, just blithely encourages getting it done.
NPRFor decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.