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 12, 2016 • 56min
139- Executive Function Strategies for Middle and High School Students with ADHD
Executive function deficits manifest as procrastinating, forgetting homework assignments, and so on. If your preteen or teen faces such challenges, learn from Sarah Ward, M.S., and Kristen Jacobsen, M.S., how to help him build stronger EFs.
Apr 5, 2016 • 54min
138- Ned Hallowell's Step-by-Step Guide to Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Ned Hallowell guides adults through recognizing ADHD symptoms and getting a proper diagnosis later in life, then explores strengths-based approaches to treating ADHD symptoms and harnessing the condition's positive aspects.
Mar 15, 2016 • 57min
137- "I Can Do This!" How Mindset Impacts Learning in Kids with ADHD
Children make much greater progress at school when they see themselves as learners. ADHD coach Cindy Goldrich teaches parents how to foster a "growth" mindset in your child and how to frame mistakes as learning experiences.
Mar 8, 2016 • 57min
136- The ADHD-Executive Function Connection
Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., discusses the executive functions impaired by ADHD, such as activation (organizing tasks and materials, prioritizing, getting started); focus; and managing frustration and modulating emotions; and shares strategies that help.
Mar 1, 2016 • 58min
135- Engage Your Brain: How to Defeat Boredom and Get Things Done
When interested in something, ADHDers can be enormously productive. When bored, we cannot find the motivation to start or continue. Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC, MBA, explains how to engage your brain to make even the deadliest tasks fly.
Feb 23, 2016 • 51min
134- Women with ADHD: How to Let Go of Guilt and Shame and Live Your Life
Terry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, delves into the inner lives of women with ADHD. She discusses how to let go of guilt about perceived shortcomings or worry about societal expectations as you balance home, work, and relationships.
Feb 9, 2016 • 57min
133- Social Learning Through YouTube: Teaching ADHD Kids to Talk About Feelings and Relate to Friends
Children with ADHD may have trouble reading facial expressions and understanding how their actions affect others. Speech/language pathologist Anna Vagin, Ph.D., explains how parents can use YouTube videos to teach critical social skills.
Feb 2, 2016 • 53min
132- 5 Ways to Be a Better Dad: Parenting Strategies for Men with ADHD
Disorganization, angry outbursts, and the poor self-esteem that often accompanies ADHD make parenting hard. Terry Dickson, M.D., offers special strategies that can help the more than 4.5 million American fathers with the condition be their best.
Jan 19, 2016 • 54min
131- Screen-Smart Parenting: Reap Technology's Benefits While Setting Reasonable Limits
Does your ADHD child seem to have a tablet or game controller glued to his hand? Jodi Gold, M.D., discusses how to use technology to your advantage and and raise a smart "citizen of the digital world," while setting realistic screen time limits.
Jan 12, 2016 • 56min
130- What Really Causes ADHD—and What's the Best Way to Treat It?
Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., explains the genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors that lead to ADHD, and provides an overview of the best behavioral, medicinal, and natural treatments for children and adults.
