ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
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. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Episodes
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Aug 26, 2020 • 1h 2min
320- 2e 101: Understanding and Supporting Twice-Exceptional Children
Michael Postma, Ed.D., shares the latest research on the twice-exceptional brain, why children who are gifted and have a learning disability or disorder like ADHD often struggle with social-emotional growth, and how to best support them.
Aug 18, 2020 • 60min
319- Navigating the Life Stages of ADHD: Key Concerns in Diagnosing and Treating Children
Adelaide S. Robb, M.D., discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, how to identify and manage common challenges, and best practices with an eye to improving children's outcomes in school and social life.
Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 3min
318- Rev Up Your Child's Executive Functions for a Successful School Year
If 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.
Aug 6, 2020 • 52min
317- Ready, Set, Pivot: How to Prepare Your Kids (and Yourself) for an Unfamiliar School Year
As 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.
Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 2min
316- "You're So Emotional!" Why ADHD Brains Wrestle with Emotional Regulation
Emotional 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.
Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 2min
315- A Parent's Guide to Advocating Objectively at School When Behavior Impedes Learning
Children 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.
Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 1min
314- Cultural Considerations in Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in African-American Children
Sarah 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.
Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 2min
313- Living in Uncertain Times: Coping Strategies for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
For 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.
Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 2min
312- A Parent's Guide to Summer Routines, Screen Limits, and Safe Social Outings
Many 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.
Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
311- Coping with Anxiety and Adult ADHD in the COVID-19 World
Learn 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.
