I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Now I realize how misunderstood this condition is CBC producer Allie Jayne's recent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis made her realize how pervasive the myths about the condition still are — and how those myths may be stopping other people from getting the diagnoses, treatment and acceptance they need. Social Sharing Allie Jaynes · Posted: Apr 09, 2021 5:23 PM ET | Last Updated: April 9 CBC producer Allie Jaynes says that being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult "suddenly made my entire life make sense." It also led her to figure out why for some people, getting a diagnosis can be a challenge.(Shutterstock/Yehudi Fleising)