
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

Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 4min
349- How Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Ruptures Families — and How to Manage It
Children and adults with ODD are neurologically hardwired to oppose anyone they perceive as telling them what to do, which leads to lives filled with conflict. William Dodson, M.D., explains how this condition overlaps with ADHD, and how to treat both.

Mar 29, 2021 • 59min
348- ADHD, Clarified: New Research and Essential Strategies for Thriving with ADHD
Our understanding of ADHD has evolved. Based on 30 years of working with patients, Ned Hallowell, M.D., and John Ratey, M.D., provide new strategies and lifestyle hacks designed to minimize the downsides and emphasize the benefits of ADHD.

Mar 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
347- Is It Bipolar Disorder or ADHD Moodiness? Getting the Right Diagnosis & Treatment
Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., and Ryan J. Kennedy, DNP, explain why so many with ADHD are misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, how to differentiate the emotional dysregulation of ADHD from bipolar disorder, and treatment options for both conditions.

Mar 8, 2021 • 1h 4min
346- Discipline Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors in Children with ADHD
Parents raising children with ADHD need discipline approaches that go beyond shouting and punishment. David Anderson, Ph.D., shares productive, practical strategies to improve communication and handle today’s meltdowns, defiance, and strong emotions.

Feb 28, 2021 • 1h 3min
345- 6 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD
Russell Barkley, Ph.D., shares important principles — culled from the latest research and his work with thousands of families — for improving behavior and communication and providing the unwavering support children with ADHD need.

Feb 24, 2021 • 1h 2min
344- The Science Behind Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Older Adults
David W. Goodman, M.D., FAPA, discusses the symptoms and daily impairments associated with ADHD in older adults, medical issues to consider when investigating cognitive symptoms, the benefits ADHD medication may or may not provide, and more.

Feb 22, 2021 • 1h 3min
343- The OCD-ADHD Link: What You Should Know When You Have Both
Learn about the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the differences between OCD and ADHD, how either condition can be misdiagnosed as the other, and recommended treatments from Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.

Feb 3, 2021 • 1h 2min
342- When Stress Ignites Strong Emotions in Teens with ADHD
Brendan Mahan, Ed.D., M.S., discusses how ADHD, anxiety, and adolescence affect emotions, and shares proven strategies for teaching teens how to manage anger, frustration, and other dysregulated emotions at home.

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 1min
341- Time Management in a Pandemic: Better Productivity, Even When Every Day Could Be Monday
Many adults with ADHD are sleeping later, staying up later, exercising less, and getting less done because the pandemic has robbed us of clues for "when" to do things. Linda Walker, PCC, helps us learn how to combat time blindness and structure our days.

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
340- A Parent’s Guide for Managing Language Processing Disorder
Ellen Braaten, Ph.D., explains how language and learning disabilities overlap with ADHD and affect social skills, how to find a professional who can help with these challenges, and how to support children with slow processing speed at home and at school.