ADHD Experts Podcast 582- Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD and Neurodivergence
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Nov 4, 2025 Saskia van der Oord, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and advocate for neurodiversity, joins Michael Meinzer, Ph.D., an expert in CBT for ADHD. They discuss how to empower individuals with ADHD through tailored cognitive behavioral therapy. Topics include the shift from deficit-focused approaches to understanding neurodiversity, the risks of masking behaviors, and practical CBT skills like prioritization and time management. They also highlight the importance of personalizing therapy goals and integrating lived experiences into treatment.
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ADHD As A Difference Not A Disorder
- Neurodiversity frames ADHD as a value-neutral difference rather than a disorder.
- Disability arises from a mismatch between the person and an unadapted environment.
Ask About Language And Identity
- Ask people with ADHD about their language and identity preferences before using labels.
- Use less deficit-focused wording and center person preferences in therapy.
Masking Harms Well-Being
- Masking in ADHD involves suppressing natural behaviors to fit norms and can harm mental health.
- Excessive masking links to lower life satisfaction, depression, and delayed diagnosis.
