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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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
511- AuDHD Guidance: Why Autism Is So Difficult to Diagnose in Women and Girls with ADHD
Dr. Karen Saporito discusses the challenges of diagnosing autism in women and girls with ADHD, emphasizing gender differences. She explores the complexities, risks of misdiagnosis, and the need for specialized professionals. The podcast also covers the influence of societal expectations, gender roles, and promoting inclusivity and support for neurodivergent individuals.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
510- Clearing the Chaos: ADHD-Informed Strategies for Tackling Clutter and Hoarding
Dr. Tompkins discusses clutter and hoarding in relation to ADHD, offering practical strategies. Topics include understanding clutter vs. hoarding, challenges in executive function skills, cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, handling sentimental items, decluttering with ADHD, and strategies for managing both ADHD and hoarding tendencies.
Jul 2, 2024 • 57min
509- Lifelong Effects of Bullying and the Brain's Ability to Recover
Dr. Jennifer Fraser discusses the lifelong effects of bullying on the brain, especially for individuals with ADHD. Topics include coping strategies, brain recovery, empathy neural networks, and stress management techniques. The podcast explores the impact of bullying on both victims and aggressors, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional harm. Strategies for enhancing brain function and managing stress are also shared.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
508- Combination Therapy: Medication Strategies for Hard-to-Treat Complex ADHD
Dr. Timothy Wilens discusses new ADHD medications and strategies for complex cases, including combination therapy. Topics include managing coexisting conditions, medication options, challenges in children, medication shortages impact, anxiety management, heart rate concerns, and OCD treatment strategies.
Jun 18, 2024 • 1h
507- The Social Reboot: Helping Tween and Teen Boys with ADHD Make Friends
Expert Ryan Wexelblatt discusses social challenges faced by tween and teen boys with ADHD, offering strategies to help them connect with peers. Topics include social anxiety, teaching social skills without phones, overcoming isolation, and parenting tips for fostering real-life friendships.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
506- Exploring the PMDD-ADHD Link: How to Recognize and Treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Dara Abraham explores the intricate link between PMDD and ADHD, discussing symptoms, treatment options, and challenges. The podcast covers managing symptoms, treatment strategies, and the impact of hormonal fluctuations on mental health. It also highlights the complexities of treating individuals with PMDD, ADHD, and anxiety, and the challenges faced during perimenopause.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 3min
505- ADHD Is Awesome: The Holderness Family Guide to Thriving with ADHD
Kim and Penn of the Holderness Family talk about reframing ADHD traits, coping with boredom, and embracing routine while staying fun. They discuss myths, positive aspects, and strategies for thriving with ADHD, including leveraging unique qualities for success in work and relationships.
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May 28, 2024 • 60min
504- How Cannabis Use Affects ADHD Symptoms and Sleep in Adolescents
Dr. Mariely Hernandez discusses cannabis use effects on cognition and sleep in teens with ADHD. Topics include risks of cannabis use on developing brains, federally approved products, survey findings on marijuana use, chronic cannabis use impact on cognitive functions, and the bidirectional relationship between sleep and drug use in ADHD adolescents.
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May 21, 2024 • 1h 3min
503- The Journey to Independence: A Parent's Guide to Delayed Adulthood with ADHD
Dr. Anthony Rostain offers practical advice to parents supporting emerging adults with ADHD. Topics include communication, executive functioning, independence, supporting dreams, dealing with trauma, medication management, and co-parenting alignment.
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 1min
502- Psychedelic Therapy for Mood Disorders: Research & Potential
Dr. Ambrose discusses the research on psychedelic therapy for mood disorders using substances like psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, and LSD. They explore the therapeutic potential, historical perspectives, biochemical mechanisms, and complexities of psychedelic therapy while advocating for a responsible and inclusive approach to integration into psychiatric treatment.
