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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Feb 12, 2014 • 59min
42- Social Success Strategies: Helping Your ADHD Child Make Good Friends
Michelle Garcia Winner, a seasoned expert in social skills development for children with ADHD, shares invaluable strategies for parents. She highlights the unique challenges these kids face in making friends and explains the concept of 'social thinking.' The discussion covers navigating social skills in adolescents, the importance of compassion in interactions, and offers practical techniques for meaningful friendships. Michelle also underscores how technology impacts these relationships and provides insights on fostering independence while ensuring structured support.
Feb 6, 2014 • 57min
41- Getting Homework Done: Practical Strategies for Students with ADHD
Michele Borba, Ed.D., advises parents on creating healthy homework habits and addresses specific concerns, like math or reading challenges, to help make homework less of a battle.
Feb 3, 2014 • 56min
40- Girls and Women with ADHD: Gender Differences and Stigma
ADHD doesn't affect only boys. As Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., explains, the disorder can look different in women and girls, and they face greater stigma surrounding symptoms.
Jan 30, 2014 • 57min
39- Stop School Stress: Targeted Strategies to Improve Focus, Study Skills, and Daily Routines
Kirk Martin, founder of celebratecalm.com, shares strategies for parents to alleviate school stress in children with ADHD, including managing anxiety, calming power struggles, and providing tips for success in school. Engage kids with a treasure hunt in the morning, help maintain a positive attitude, support your child in school by focusing on strengths, and shift from punishment to empowerment. Strategies for supporting children with ADHD in school including doodling, art projects, and partnering with the teacher.
Jan 24, 2014 • 58min
38- The Organized Student: Set Your ADHD Child Up to Succeed at School
This podcast discusses strategies for helping ADHD students become more organized at school, including tips for managing backpacks and lockers, using technology for organization, dealing with homework turn-in issues, and teaching time management skills. The hosts also explore the benefits of using a paper planner, strategies for helping disorganized students succeed in school, and the importance of teaching organizational systems.
Jan 10, 2014 • 55min
37- You Can Do It! Managing Adult ADHD All Day, from Morning Through Bedtime
ADHD doesn't affect adults only during the workday. Michele Novotni, Ph.D., presents everyday solutions for fighting procrastination, identifying strengths, getting motivated in the morning, and, yes, getting to sleep at night.
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Jan 6, 2014 • 56min
36- Tame Your To-Do List: Stay on Time and on Task with Adult ADHD
Do you have trouble getting things done? Use the concrete strategies from ADHD coach Beth Main to develop a task-management system that works, avoid procrastination, and learn when to delegate, defer, and drop to-do items.
Dec 31, 2013 • 58min
35- Defeat Distractions: How Adults with ADHD Can Increase Productivity at Work and at Home
This podcast discusses the challenges and strategies for managing distractions and interruptions for adults with ADHD. It covers topics such as technology distractions, managing hyper focus, addressing screen time addiction in children, overcoming brain freeze, and strategies for managing zoning out and wandering attention.
Dec 18, 2013 • 58min
34- Time-Blindness and ADHD: Become More Aware of Time and Learn to Manage It
The podcast discusses time-blindness in individuals with ADHD and offers strategies for managing time. They explore tools and apps for time management, the value and downsides of following a schedule, and using a calendar for long-term planning. The importance of setting goals and writing them down is stressed.
Dec 16, 2013 • 56min
33- The ADHD Diet: Best Supplements, Vitamins, and Foods for Kids with Attention Deficit
Sandy Newmark, M.D., explains why the right nutrition can make a big difference for children with ADHD. Learn the family meal-planning approach (starting with a good breakfast!) that can help improve symptoms.
