
ADHD Experts Podcast
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 2min
408- Nurturing Resilience and Motivation in Children with ADHD
Children with ADHD often display low self-esteem and a general sense of pessimism. Robert Brooks, Ph.D., discusses how parents & professionals can counter these feelings with a strength-based approach that highlights a youngster’s "islands of competence."

Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 1min
407- Mental Health Out Loud: How Stress and Trauma Affect the Brain
Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., explains how trauma, stress, anxiety, and fear can disrupt and delay brain development, and what caregivers can do at home to help a child or teen move forward and avoid long-term adverse impacts on health, learning, and more.

Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 2min
406- Virtual Mental Health Providers: How to Get Quality ADHD Care Online
How can patients know whether they’re getting quality online care for ADHD that is safe and effective? Maggie Sibley, Ph.D., explores best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD and in the delivery of telehealth and teletherapy.

Jun 19, 2022 • 1h 5min
405- For Dads With (and Without) ADHD: How to Understand and Support Your Kids
ADHD can complicate the father-child relationship. Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., discusses how dads with and without ADHD can set a calmer tone at home, distinguish between a reason and an excuse in terms of ADHD and behavior, improve their relationship, & more.

Jun 15, 2022 • 1h
404- Mental Health Out Loud: Youth Traumas and Anxieties Today

Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 3min
403- When Dyslexia and ADHD Overlap: Symptoms, Misconceptions, and Interventions
About half of people with ADHD also have a learning disorder, the most common of which is the language-based LD dyslexia. Learn about key signs of ADHD and dyslexia, similarities and differences, and effective interventions from Cheryl Chase, Ph.D.

May 27, 2022 • 1h 2min
402- The Unexpected Link Between Migraine Headaches and ADHD
Sarah Cheyette, M.D., shines a light on the connection between migraine headaches and ADHD, explains factors that may lead to or worsen headaches in people with and without ADHD, and women in particular, and shares strategies to reduce or stop migraines.

May 20, 2022 • 1h 3min
401- Anxiety in Children: Overlooked Signs and Effective Supports
Anxiety is the most common mental health concern among children and teens, and it is not something they outgrow. Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., discusses how to identify anxiety, what can worsen kids’ worries and associated behaviors, and strategies that help.

May 16, 2022 • 1h 2min
400- A Parent’s Guide to the Best School Options for Students with ADHD and LD
Public school, private school, parochial school, charter school, homeschool, or tutors? Kathy Kuhl discusses the pros and cons of different school options, factors to consider, and how to determine which one is best for your child and your family.

May 7, 2022 • 1h 3min
399- Caring for YOU So You Can Care for Your Child: Strategies and Support for Moms with ADHD
Parenting a child with ADHD can be stressful — especially if the parent also has the condition. Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D., teaches mothers how to manage the challenges specific to households with ADHD and how to promote own emotional health.