The ADHD Parenting Podcast Parent Training and Executive Function Coaching
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Nov 6, 2024 Delve into the importance of parent training as a vital treatment for children with ADHD. Discover how it differs from traditional therapy methods and the crucial role of executive function coaching. Learn about empowering parents with effective strategies to foster independence in their children. Explore the challenges of impulsivity and the significance of outdoor play. The discussion highlights the need for individualized approaches to reduce daily conflicts and promote long-term success in managing ADHD.
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Parent Training Over Talk Therapy
- Parent training is the recommended first-line treatment for children with ADHD, often overlooked in favor of talk therapy.
- Talk therapy alone is ineffective for ADHD because it doesn't address core executive functioning deficits in the natural environment.
ADHD and Shortened Time Horizon
- ADHD kids have a shortened time horizon; they live in the present due to deficits in nonverbal working memory.
- This impairs their ability to learn from past or future visualization, making in-the-moment parent training essential.
Parent Training Empowers Parents
- Parent training focuses on teaching parents strategies to support their child's executive functioning and behavior at home.
- This is not therapy for the child but empowering parents to scaffold and manage situations in real-time.