In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, the creator of Independence Therapy. They explore the alarming rise of anxiety in children and the surprising role of parental overprotection. What are the hidden dangers of micromanaging kids? Can fostering independence actually reduce anxiety? As they delve into the innovative approach of Independence Therapy, listeners will discover how discomfort, risk, and the "4 D's" can empower children.

Find Dr. Ortiz @ www.drcamiloortiz.com

Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠

[00:00:00] Start

[00:03:57] Kids' independence and anxiety.

[00:06:09] Overprotection and child anxiety.

[00:09:25] Risks of child independence.

[00:12:39] Permissive parenting and anxiety.

[00:16:35] Mega doses of independence.

[00:22:32] Independence and grit in children.

[00:23:32] Getting out of comfort zones.

[00:28:22] Reducing family accommodation in ADHD.

[00:32:19] Pseudoscience in neurodiverse parenting.

[00:36:10] Eliminating demands parenting consequences.

[00:39:03] National licensure for telehealth.

Independence Therapy and "the 4 Ds" with Dr. Camilo Ortiz