The moment of focus A diagnosis of ADHD at age 37 propelled Cass Brown Capel onto the path of therapy, medication — and fulfillment
Lunch rush was over, but distractions remained numerous inside the La Bou cafe just off Highway 49 in Auburn. Blenders whirred out smoothies every few minutes, laughter erupted from a nearby group, a young worker noisily cleared tables.
Yet, through it all, Cass Brown Capel stayed focused — eyes locked on her interviewer, the need to interject random thoughts stifled, attention not straying to her daughter, Ariana, who was sitting placidly next to her.
