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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138- Ned Hallowell's Step-by-Step Guide to Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
05/04/2016 Duration: 54minDr. Ned Hallowell guides adults through recognizing ADHD symptoms and getting a proper diagnosis later in life, then explores strengths-based approaches to treating ADHD symptoms and harnessing the condition's positive aspects.
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137- "I Can Do This!" How Mindset Impacts Learning in Kids with ADHD
15/03/2016 Duration: 56minChildren make much greater progress at school when they see themselves as learners. ADHD coach Cindy Goldrich teaches parents how to foster a "growth" mindset in your child and how to frame mistakes as learning experiences.
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136- The ADHD-Executive Function Connection
08/03/2016 Duration: 57minThomas E. Brown, Ph.D., discusses the executive functions impaired by ADHD, such as activation (organizing tasks and materials, prioritizing, getting started); focus; and managing frustration and modulating emotions; and shares strategies that help.
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135- Engage Your Brain: How to Defeat Boredom and Get Things Done
01/03/2016 Duration: 58minWhen interested in something, ADHDers can be enormously productive. When bored, we cannot find the motivation to start or continue. Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC, MBA, explains how to engage your brain to make even the deadliest tasks fly.
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134- Women with ADHD: How to Let Go of Guilt and Shame and Live Your Life
23/02/2016 Duration: 50minTerry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, delves into the inner lives of women with ADHD. She discusses how to let go of guilt about perceived shortcomings or worry about societal expectations as you balance home, work, and relationships.
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133- Social Learning Through YouTube: Teaching ADHD Kids to Talk About Feelings and Relate to Friends
09/02/2016 Duration: 56minChildren with ADHD may have trouble reading facial expressions and understanding how their actions affect others. Speech/language pathologist Anna Vagin, Ph.D., explains how parents can use YouTube videos to teach critical social skills.
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132- 5 Ways to Be a Better Dad: Parenting Strategies for Men with ADHD
02/02/2016 Duration: 53minDisorganization, angry outbursts, and the poor self-esteem that often accompanies ADHD make parenting hard. Terry Dickson, M.D., offers special strategies that can help the more than 4.5 million American fathers with the condition be their best.
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131- Screen-Smart Parenting: Reap Technology's Benefits While Setting Reasonable Limits
19/01/2016 Duration: 54minDoes your ADHD child seem to have a tablet or game controller glued to his hand? Jodi Gold, M.D., discusses how to use technology to your advantage and and raise a smart "citizen of the digital world," while setting realistic screen time limits.
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130- What Really Causes ADHD—and What's the Best Way to Treat It?
12/01/2016 Duration: 55minStephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., explains the genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors that lead to ADHD, and provides an overview of the best behavioral, medicinal, and natural treatments for children and adults.
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129- Top 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Taking ADHD Medication
29/12/2015 Duration: 59minYou or your child just started taking ADHD medication—but how can you make sure it's working optimally? Laurie Dupar explains how to determine if you're taking it at the wrong time, taking the wrong dosage, or even the wrong med.
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128- Kirk Martin's Best Strategies for Stressed-Out Moms of ADHD Kids
22/12/2015 Duration: 59minMental and physical exhaustion are common in parents of special-needs children. Kirk Martin shares strategies that will help moms who "do it all" to simplify their lives, make themselves a priority, and teach their kids to be more self-reliant.
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127- Language and Auditory Processing Problems in Children with ADHD
15/12/2015 Duration: 01h02minLanguage and auditory processing overlap with attention in the brain, so problems in these areas often co-occur. Neuroscientist Martha S. Burns, Ph.D., discusses how to take advantage of the brain's amazing plasticity to bring about improvements.
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126- How Your Child's Diet Can Improve (or Worsen) His ADHD Symptoms
08/12/2015 Duration: 51minThe food your child eats can have a big impact on behavior. Laura Stevens, M.S., discusses common food sensitivities, the importance of essential fatty acids, elimination diets, and how artificial food colors, flavors, and preservatives affect us.
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125- Just Diagnosed? How to Succeed with Adult ADHD
24/11/2015 Duration: 56minIt's not too late to turn around your career, relationships, and day-to-day life after an adult ADHD diagnosis, but it will take time. Michele Novotni, Ph.D., advises on finding the right professionals, treatment, and skills that will lead you to success.
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124- Screen Time Limits & Transitions: Making Sure Homework Gets Done Before Minecraft
18/11/2015 Duration: 50minDoes your child want to play Minecraft for hours, and have a meltdown when you tell him to stop? Randy Kulman, Ph.D., offers tips on getting homework done before gaming, setting sane screen time limits, and keeping the screen-free transition calm.
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123- Addressing ADHD Behaviors in the Classroom
10/11/2015 Duration: 56minPay attention. Be quiet. Stop squirming. These school 'rules' can be tough for any child, but they can be especially challenging for children with ADHD. Chris Dendy, M.S., explains why, and offers solutions for parents and teachers.
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122- Where Is My Notebook? Teaching Organization Skills That Last
03/11/2015 Duration: 51minNo more lost assignments and school supplies or missed due dates! Shari Gent tells parents how to implement a system that works with their child's organizational style, and recommends her favorite organizing products for kids with ADHD.
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121- "Why Don't I Have a Best Friend?" ADHD Children & Social Skills
27/10/2015 Duration: 53minNothing is more heartbreaking for a parent than hearing from her child that "no one will play with me at recess" and seeing him passed over for playdates. Fred Frankel, Ph.D., shares strategies for helping your child foster true friendships.
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120- Technology Supports for Middle and High School Students with ADHD and LD
13/10/2015 Duration: 55minAssistive technology can help students with ADHD or learning disabilities leverage strengths to compensate for weaknesses. Shelley Haven discusses available devices and technology, and how to match them to your child's learning profile.
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119- Homework Made Simple: Strategies for Students with ADHD
06/10/2015 Duration: 57minAre you ready to stop the daily homework battles with your ADHD child? Ann Dolin, M.Ed., takes the "work" out of homework with her tips for creating a study sanctuary, avoiding careless mistakes, and minimizing ADHD distraction.