ADHD Experts Podcast 568- Social Skills and Executive Functions in Teens with ADHD: Interventions That Help
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Aug 12, 2025 Steven W. Evans, a distinguished psychology professor and co-director of the Center for Intervention Research in Schools, delves into ADHD challenges faced by teens. He discusses evidence-based strategies to improve academic and social skills, emphasizing the importance of organized interventions at home and school. Evans also sheds light on parental advocacy, cognitive therapies, and the role of identity in motivation. Listeners gain insights into navigating ADHD's complexities, equipping them with valuable resources for fostering independence and social competence in their teens.
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Two Core ADHD Symptom Sets
- Steven W. Evans describes two core ADHD symptom sets: attention problems and impulsivity/hyperactivity.
- He highlights planning and organization as central to attention-related impairment.
ADHD Symptoms Shift With Age
- Inattention grows more impairing into the elementary years and often persists into adulthood.
- Hyperactivity peaks earlier and declines in adolescence while impulsivity remains a lasting problem.
Disorganization Is Central To ADHD
- Steven W. Evans says disorganization underlies many ADHD problems by affecting materials, planning, and routines.
- It impairs pattern recognition which harms schoolwork and friendships.