Synopsis
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life.Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from telephone conversations, not recorded in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: www.additudemag.com/webinars/
Episodes
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318- Rev Up Your Child’s Executive Functions for a Successful School Year
13/08/2020 Duration: 01h03minIf you've tried teaching executive function skills that never seem to “stick,” there is good news: You can train your child’s ADHD brain to pay attention and follow through with these strategies from Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC.
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317- Ready, Set, Pivot: How to Prepare Your Kids (and Yourself) for an Unfamiliar School Year
06/08/2020 Duration: 52minAs schools prepare to reopen with some hybrid mix of in-person and remote learning — and a whole lot of uncertainty — Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents address anxiety and set up daily routines that reduce conflict and build skills for independence.
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316- "You're So Emotional!" Why ADHD Brains Wrestle with Emotional Regulation
05/08/2020 Duration: 01h01minEmotional dysregulation is often seen in people with ADHD, starting in childhood and lasting into adulthood. Understand how anger problems fit into attention deficit and effective treatments for learning emotional control from Joel Nigg, Ph.D.
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315- A Parent's Guide to Advocating Objectively at School When Behavior Impedes Learning
04/08/2020 Duration: 01h01minChildren with ADHD are often labeled at school. Rachel Schwartz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, informs parents what to expect from a functional behavior assessment and how to advocate for objective language in your child's behavior intervention plan.
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314- Cultural Considerations in Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in African-American Children
27/07/2020 Duration: 01h01minSarah Vinson, M.D., explores some of the cultural considerations that do and/or should impact treatment of ADHD in African-American children and families, including over- or under-diagnosis, systemic racism in health care, and more.
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313- Living in Uncertain Times: Coping Strategies for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
16/07/2020 Duration: 01h01minFor adults on the autism spectrum, the loss of routines and expectations is especially damaging, often leading to high levels of anxiety. Stephen Shore, Ed.D., shares practical, strengths-based solutions for coping during this unsettled time.
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312- A Parent’s Guide to Summer Routines, Screen Limits, and Safe Social Outings
14/07/2020 Duration: 01h02minMany families of children with ADHD are scrambling to navigate the summer without camps and other activities. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., offers practical advice on creating effective routines, managing screen time, and arranging safe peer interactions.
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311- Coping with Anxiety and Adult ADHD in the COVID-19 World
29/06/2020 Duration: 01h01minLearn about the interplay between ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety (which has peaked for many these past months); coping strategies during these unprecedented times; and how to achieve a resilient mindset from J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D.
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310- Relationship Rehab for ADHD Couples Challenged by the Pandemic
25/06/2020 Duration: 01h04minCOVID-related stress, disruptions to routines, and spending SO much time together have strained many ADHD-impacted relationships. Melissa Orlov offers guidance as you move into the next phase of your lives together.
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309- How to Balance and Structure the Lazy, Crazy Days of Summer for Children with ADHD
10/06/2020 Duration: 01h51sThe last four months have been challenging enough — learning at home, missing friends — and now summer is here. Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares strategies for balancing free time with some learning to prevent an academic slide.
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308- Sleep Solutions for the ADHD Brain
08/06/2020 Duration: 01h41sSleep disturbances and disorders are one of the most common comorbidities associated with attention deficit disorder. Mark Stein, Ph.D., discusses the impact of poor sleep on ADHD throughout the lifespan, plus strategies for treatment.
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307- Fighting ADHD Stigma: How to Defend Your Diagnosis and Build Your Self-Esteem
03/06/2020 Duration: 01h01minRick Green, a TV writer & comedian explains how he has used positivity and humor to enlighten ADHD doubters, bust myths, eliminate shame, increase acceptance, and transform how the world views people with the condition.
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306- Understanding the New Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Children
27/05/2020 Duration: 58minPediatricians Mark L. Wolraich, M.D., and Joseph F. Hagan, Jr., M.D., FAAP, tell parents what they can and should expect based on the revised AAP guidelines for ADHD, and clarify the role clinicians can play in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
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305- "I Thought I'd Be More Productive!" Why Women with ADHD Are Struggling During Quarantine
26/05/2020 Duration: 01h01minWhat women with ADHD don't need during a pandemic? The pressure of internalized messages about being and doing "enough." Michelle Frank, Psy.D., reminds us that we don't need to be perfectly productive or organize our garages under quarantine.
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304- Sensory-Smart Strategies for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD
13/05/2020 Duration: 01h03minLindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L, & Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., teach practical strategies for helping children with SPD with grooming, dressing, and more at home, plus on-the-spot interventions for settings like the playground or birthday parties.
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303- "My Life with ADHD" – Reassessing Goals and Priorities After a Pandemic
06/05/2020 Duration: 01h01minWasn't life already challenging enough for folks with ADHD? But could this ‘Global Pause’ actually afford a rare opportunity? Michele Novotni, Ph.D., on how to weather the current situation — and redefine what you would like your new "normal" to look like.
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302- Game-Changing Strategies for Raising Teen Boys with ADHD
05/05/2020 Duration: 01h01minTeen boys with ADHD lag behind peers cognitively and socially while grappling with greater challenges at school and home and increased risk-taking behaviors due to rising testosterone levels. Mary Anne Richey, M.Ed., helps you support your son through this time.
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301- Fix My Family’s Morning Routine! Expert Solutions to Your Worst ADHD Schedule Problems
29/04/2020 Duration: 01h03minYour morning routine is broken — and exhausting. Your child with ADHD wakes up grumpy or groggy, and you need to nag nag nag to get through the daily list of tasks. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., solves listeners' specific A.M. trouble spots.
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300- Anxious? Overwhelmed? Worried? Nurturing Positivity During the COVID Crisis
23/04/2020 Duration: 01h25sThe pandemic is seeping into every nook and cranny of our ADHD lives, disrupting our carefully crafted routines — and creating anxiety and worry like never before. Ned Hallowell, M.D. shares strategies for managing fears, avoiding loneliness, and staying positive.
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299- Medicating Your Child with ADHD: Making Peace with Your Decision
22/04/2020 Duration: 01h03minThere isn't a more agonizing decision than the one to medicate your child with ADHD. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., discusses how to come to peace with your decision and explain it to your child and others (if you choose to).