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 10, 2020 • 1h 1min
309- How to Balance and Structure the Lazy, Crazy Days of Summer for Children with ADHD
The last four months have been challenging enough — learning at home, missing friends — and now summer is here. Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares strategies for balancing free time with some learning to prevent an academic slide.
Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 1min
308- Sleep Solutions for the ADHD Brain
Sleep disturbances and disorders are one of the most common comorbidities associated with attention deficit disorder. Mark Stein, Ph.D., discusses the impact of poor sleep on ADHD throughout the lifespan, plus strategies for treatment.
Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 2min
307- Fighting ADHD Stigma: How to Defend Your Diagnosis and Build Your Self-Esteem
Rick Green, a TV writer & comedian explains how he has used positivity and humor to enlighten ADHD doubters, bust myths, eliminate shame, increase acceptance, and transform how the world views people with the condition.
May 27, 2020 • 59min
306- Understanding the New Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Children
Pediatricians Mark L. Wolraich, M.D., and Joseph F. Hagan, Jr., M.D., FAAP, tell parents what they can and should expect based on the revised AAP guidelines for ADHD, and clarify the role clinicians can play in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
May 26, 2020 • 1h 2min
305- "I Thought I'd Be More Productive!" Why Women with ADHD Are Struggling During Quarantine
What women with ADHD don't need during a pandemic? The pressure of internalized messages about being and doing "enough." Michelle Frank, Psy.D., reminds us that we don't need to be perfectly productive or organize our garages under quarantine.
May 13, 2020 • 1h 4min
304- Sensory-Smart Strategies for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD
Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L, & Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., teach practical strategies for helping children with SPD with grooming, dressing, and more at home, plus on-the-spot interventions for settings like the playground or birthday parties.
May 6, 2020 • 1h 2min
303- "My Life with ADHD" – Reassessing Goals and Priorities After a Pandemic
Wasn't life already challenging enough for folks with ADHD? But could this ‘Global Pause’ actually afford a rare opportunity? Michele Novotni, Ph.D., on how to weather the current situation — and redefine what you would like your new "normal" to look like.
May 5, 2020 • 1h 1min
302- Game-Changing Strategies for Raising Teen Boys with ADHD
Teen boys with ADHD lag behind peers cognitively and socially while grappling with greater challenges at school and home and increased risk-taking behaviors due to rising testosterone levels. Mary Anne Richey, M.Ed., helps you support your son through this time.
Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 3min
301- Fix My Family’s Morning Routine! Expert Solutions to Your Worst ADHD Schedule Problems
Your morning routine is broken — and exhausting. Your child with ADHD wakes up grumpy or groggy, and you need to nag nag nag to get through the daily list of tasks. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., solves listeners' specific A.M. trouble spots.
Apr 23, 2020 • 1h
300- Anxious? Overwhelmed? Worried? Nurturing Positivity During the COVID Crisis
The pandemic is seeping into every nook and cranny of our ADHD lives, disrupting our carefully crafted routines — and creating anxiety and worry like never before. Ned Hallowell, M.D. shares strategies for managing fears, avoiding loneliness, and staying positive.
