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
Oct 6, 2015 • 58min
119- Homework Made Simple: Strategies for Students with ADHD
Are you ready to stop the daily homework battles with your ADHD child? Ann Dolin, M.Ed., takes the "work" out of homework with her tips for creating a study sanctuary, avoiding careless mistakes, and minimizing ADHD distraction.
Sep 24, 2015 • 56min
118- Assessing Your Child's ADHD Medication Treatment as the School Year Begins
Last year's treatment plan may not provide the coverage your child needs for this school year. David Rabiner, Ph.D., explains how to assess the plan, adjust accordingly, and involve teachers in monitoring the medication's effectiveness.
Sep 15, 2015 • 1h
117- Your Legal Rights at School: Get the IEP or 504 Plan Your Child Is Entitled To
Special education attorney Matt Cohen, Esq., interprets the "legal speak" of evaluations, IEPs, and 504 Plans, and equips parents to secure the accommodations and services their child is entitled to by law.
Sep 8, 2015 • 51min
116- How to Stop Hovering: Teaching ADHD Preteens Independence
Parents of ADHD and LD children are used to going the extra mile. In middle school, however, you need to start empowering your preteen to plan, organize, and manage her own time. Peg Dawson, Ed.D., explains how to foster independence.
Sep 1, 2015 • 57min
115- IEP/504 Plan Back-to-School Checkup
Susan Yellin, Esq., discusses how to make adjustments to your child's accommodations as the school year begins, ensure that this year's teacher will follow the plan, and how to switch from a 504 Plan to an IEP, if needed.
Aug 18, 2015 • 1h 2min
114- Are You Sure, Doc? ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Mistakes Doctors Make
ADHD is frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, or a sleep disorder, and doctors may not know how to fine-tune medication. William Dodson, M.D., offers guidance for ensuring the correct diagnosis and best treatment.
Aug 11, 2015 • 58min
113- Brain Training: Neurofeedback and Cognitive Training for ADHD
Naomi Steiner, M.D., explains the science behind neurofeedback (NF) and cognitive training (CT), and how computer-based brain training can help children with ADHD and Executive Function Disorder.
Aug 4, 2015 • 56min
112- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and ADHD in Children
Is your child irritated by tags and seams in clothing, car alarms, pungent smells? Carol Kranowitz, M.A., explains the hallmarks of sensory processing disorder (SPD), why it often travels with ADHD, and how to treat it.
Jul 28, 2015 • 48min
111- Healing the ADD Brain: Treatment Options That Work
There's no one-size-fits-all approach for treating ADHD. Daniel G. Amen, M.D., explains a range of interventions, including medication, supplements, diet/exercise, neurofeedback, focused breathing, personal coaching, and more.
Jul 21, 2015 • 56min
110- Summer Learning Strategies That Won't Overwhelm ADHD Kids
Every parent of an ADHD child worries about academic backsliding over the summer, but also wants to let their kid rest and rejuvenate away from the stress of school. Jodi Sleeper-Triplett helps us find the right balance.
