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
Feb 10, 2015 • 56min
89- Why So Worried? Identifying and Managing Anxiety Disorders in ADHD Adults and Children
Adults and children with ADHD are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder than their peers. Thomas Brown, Ph.D., explains why, how to differentiate symptoms of anxiety from those of ADHD, and which condition to treat first.
Feb 3, 2015 • 57min
88- How to Break the Procrastination Cycle and Get Things Done
Surprise—procrastination isn't actually a time-management problem, it's an emotion-management problem. Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D., shares proven strategies to stop avoiding tasks and start seeing them through.
Jan 27, 2015 • 48min
87- ADHD in Adults vs. Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
ADHD is a lifelong disorder, but it can look different in adults than in children. William Dodson, M.D., explains how symptoms change with age and why many adults aren't diagnosed with the condition until their kids are.
Jan 20, 2015 • 54min
86- Food Fixes: Eat Your Way to Better Focus, Mood, Memory, and Motivation
Your meal choices can impact your ADHD. Tana Amen, BSN, RN, discusses what you should eliminate from your family's diet and the specific foods you should start eating to improve symptoms, with plenty of simple menu ideas.
Jan 13, 2015 • 57min
85- Executive Function Deficit Disorder in Adults and Kids with ADHD
What's behind your difficulties with planning, organizing, and meeting deadlines? Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., describes the seven major types of executive function and how they're affected by ADHD, and suggests treatment strategies.
Jan 6, 2015 • 58min
84- Freeing ADHD Students from Obstacles Like Perfectionism and Procrastination
Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares strategies that can minimize common obstacles for ADHD students, such as perfectionism, procrastination, and poor organization, so they can live up to their academic potential.
Dec 16, 2014 • 1h 4min
83- Why ADHDers Can't Sleep—and What You Can Do About It
ADHD is truly a round-the-clock condition, as the many ADDers who struggle to fall and stay asleep can attest. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., shares ways to improve sleep hygiene and train your brain to shut down for the night.
Dec 9, 2014 • 59min
82- Teaching Kids to Become "Social Detectives" and Identify Hidden Social Cues
Children with ADHD may be excluded by "friends," but not know why. Michelle Garcia Winner explains how to help your child develop his "social thinking vocabulary" and respond to subtle social cues.
Dec 2, 2014 • 58min
81- ADHD in Women and Girls: Why Gender Matters in Diagnosis and Treatment
Women with ADHD are more frequently diagnosed later in life than men. Michele Novotni, Ph.D., discusses why this happens, the unique challenges ADHD brings for girls and women, and how symptoms change during menopause.
Nov 25, 2014 • 59min
80- ADHD Children: The Right Diagnosis and Best Treatment Options
Thomas Brown, Ph.D., offers no-nonsense advice on diagnosing ADHD in children (without missing related conditions like anxiety or depression) and why managing ADHD will require more than medication.
