Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness Motivating ADHD Kids & Your Questions with Dr. Emily King
Sep 23, 2025
Dr. Emily King, a licensed child psychologist with over 20 years of experience, shares invaluable insights on supporting children with ADHD. She discusses how to frame ADHD as a sensory and emotional regulation issue, emphasizing the need for developmental scaffolding. Listeners learn practical strategies for minimizing corrective feedback while building confidence. Dr. King also addresses real-life parenting challenges and how to navigate transitions for teens. Laughter ensues as the hosts dive into fun segments while exploring important topics in a relatable way.
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Younger Nervous System Explains Behaviors
- ADHD often reflects a younger nervous system, affecting sensory and emotional regulation more than intelligence.
- Recognize behaviors as developmental needs rather than willful misbehavior to reduce unnecessary correction.
Correct Only For Safety, Accommodate Needs
- Only correct ADHD behaviors when they create safety risks and otherwise accommodate sensory needs.
- Embrace differences like pacing if they allow the child to eat and function before school.
Teach Executive Functioning Directly
- Teach executive functioning explicitly; kids with ADHD rarely learn these skills by osmosis.
- Break skills into developmentally appropriate steps and provide direct instruction and scaffolding.
