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
Sep 9, 2019 • 1h
249- The Social Lives of Boys with ADHD
Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, shares realistic solutions to help your son with ADHD mature into a healthy, happy young man — from establishing and maintaining friendships to mastering executive function to taking responsibility for his own actions.
Sep 6, 2019 • 1h 5min
248- The Gift of Grit: Helping Children with ADHD Overcome Failure, Fear, & Disappointment
Brendan Mahan's "Wall of Awful" tool helps parents and children visualize and talk about the effects of repeated failure and disappointment — and overcome the fear, shame, and anxiety that are often associated with ADHD.
Sep 5, 2019 • 59min
247- Teaching Executive Functions to Children with ADHD: A Course for Teachers (and Parents)
Most teachers and parents recognize weak executive functions (EF): disorganized projects, incomplete homework, last-minute cramming, forgotten chores. Karen Huberty, M.Ed., & Maureen Bechard, M.S., offer strategies for strengthening EFs.
Sep 5, 2019 • 55min
246- The Exercise Rx for ADHD
Powerful evidence shows that exercise improves not only physical health, but attention, working memory, behavior, mood, and executive functions. John J. Ratey, M.D., explains how to use movement to ease symptoms of ADHD.
Sep 4, 2019 • 59min
245- Find Your Path: A Roadmap for Choosing a College, a Career, or Something Different
When ADHD is in the picture, the leap to college often overwhelms, but, as Rick Fiery points out, this isn’t the only path. Learn about post-H.S. options for your teen with ADHD, and how to increase the likelihood of college success.
Sep 3, 2019 • 55min
244- How ADHD Shortens Life Expectancy: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know
ADHD may lead to social, academic, & organizational challenges—but did you know that the disorder's increased health risks may shorten longevity? Russell Barkley, Ph.D., discusses why ADHD is not just a mental health disorder, but a public health disorder.
Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 1min
243- The ADHD-ODD Connection
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a well-established pattern of behavior problems. David Anderson, Ph.D., helps parents understand their child’s ODD diagnosis and find effective interventions.
Aug 22, 2019 • 55min
242- ADHD and Substance Use Disorders: How to Recognize and Manage Addiction
An estimated 15 to 25 percent of adults with a lifetime history of substance abuse disorder (SUD) also have ADHD. Timothy Wilens, M.D., explores this link and outlines best treatments for managing an SUD and how to reduce the risk.
Aug 22, 2019 • 53min
241- New Supplement Strategies: Using Trace Minerals and Plant Extracts to Treat ADHD
Addressing key nutritional imbalances with an integrative treatment plan has proven effective in treating ADHD, as has using natural, plant-derived compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). Learn more from James M. Greenblatt, M.D.
Aug 22, 2019 • 58min
240- How to Communicate and Connect with a Defiant, Explosive Child
How do you connect with a child or teen who doesn’t want to talk with you—and who is defensive or angry? Parenting expert Kirk Martin offers practical strategies for turning explosive situations into opportunities to build trust with your child.
