
Unmasking ADHD in Asian Communities: Breaking the Silence of the Model Minority Myth
By Shayne Swift | SwiftLyfe Coaching & Consulting Picture this: you’re the “model minority.” You’re expected to be quiet, high-achieving, emotionally controlled, and endlessly resilient. But inside, your thoughts race, your focus wavers, and self-doubt hums beneath every perfect grade or polished façade. ADHD? That’s not even on the radar. The Model Minority Myth: A Double-Edged Sword The model minority myth has long been used to stereotype Asian communities in the U.S. as naturally successful,