
ADHD Crash Course
This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
Latest episodes

Jan 24, 2023 • 8min
56. Ask or Guess Culture & ADHD
What is meant by "Ask Culture" and " Guess Culture"? At their core, these terms are referring to communication styles. In Ask Culture, you ask for your wants and needs directly. In turn, the answers you receive are direct and a "no" most likely doesn't need to be qualified, justified, or "softened".In Guess Culture, directly asking for what you want may be seen as pushy or even rude. The communication style of Guess Culture favors suggesting or hinting at what one wants or needs in an effort to elicit an offer of help from another without "putting them on the spot". How can we navigate communication between these two communication styles and how does ADHD complicate this? Join us for this episode of ADHD Crash Course to learn more!

Jan 10, 2023 • 12min
55. Should You Tell Your Employer About ADHD?
It's a common question for those who are diagnosed with ADHD: Should I tell my employer that I have ADHD? If so, when? How?In today's episode we'll talk about how to know whether or not to tell your employer about your ADHD diagnosis and look at how to navigate that conversation if and when you decide to do so.

Dec 13, 2022 • 17min
54. ADHD and College: Skills Students Need to Succeed
Many people with ADHD struggle with the transition to college. College life requires more independence and offers less structure and these changes can be difficult to navigate when you have executive functioning challenges. Today we’ll discuss common challenges for students with ADHD and strategies that can help!

Nov 18, 2022 • 16min
53. Flexible Thinking: Tips for ADHD Brains
Cognitive flexibility is an ability to adapt to new, changing, or unplanned events or to switch from one way of thinking to another. This skill is essential for learning and problem solving and it can also be impacted with ADHD. Listen to this week's episode to learn tips for building cognitive flexibility and how we can apply this to our daily lives!

Nov 8, 2022 • 15min
52. Why Failing is Actually Good
Failure is a part of life and it's an inevitable part of growth. But how can we fail better? If failure is inevitable, how can we get the most out of it? Today we'll discuss ways we can use these unpleasant outcomes to benefit us and those around us. Tune in today for a refreshing look at failure!Questions? Please Reach Out! : https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/Clarity Coaching's Free Resources Page:https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/general-5

Oct 25, 2022 • 12min
51. "All or Nothing" Thinking Hurts You in These 3 Ways
Black and White/ All or Nothing Thinking is a common cognitive distortion and something that many people struggle with. This thinking pattern can be particularly detrimental for people with ADHD because it can impact our motivation and limits our ability to problem solve. Join us today as we discuss how all or nothing thinking harms us and what we can do instead!Learn more about my group coaching program, Embrace Your Brain here: Group Coaching | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)Questions? Ideas for podcast episodes?Contact | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)

Oct 13, 2022 • 28min
50. ADHD and Internal Language: Help for Executive Functioning Skills (Interview with Michael Mc Leod)
Today we have special guest Michael Mc Leod. Michael is an executive function expert and speech language pathologist. He discusses how strengthening our internal language (which includes both visual imagery and self talk) can help build essential executive functioning skills. He offers practical tips that we can use to improve our internal language and executive functioning skills throughout the lifespan.Ways to reach Michael and Grow NOW Therapy:Instagram: @grownowadhdWebsite: GrowNOWTherapy.com Facebook: GrowNOW ADHDEmail: Mike@GrowNOWTherapy.comBooks Mentioned in Podcast:Declarative Language Handbook (by Linda Murphy)

Sep 29, 2022 • 40min
49. ADHD's Impact on Sexuality and Intimacy
ADHD’s impact is not limited to work and school; unsupported ADHD can have a very real impact on relationships and intimacy. Join us for this week's episode of ADHD Crash Course as we chat with sex therapist Ollie Maggi about how ADHD impacts relationships and learn tips for how to offset that impact inside AND outside of the bedroom!Want to reach Ollie? Her website is: https://www.cointimacycoaching.com/ and her IG handle is: @https://www.instagram.com/cointimacycoaching/

Sep 11, 2022 • 19min
48. 8 Tips for Parenting Kids with ADHD (When You Have ADHD)
Parenting a child with ADHD can be a challenge, but for parents who have ADHD, those challenges double. Supporting our kids' executive functioning skills and emotional regulation can be particularly difficult when we have our own struggles in these areas!Today's episode offers 8 tips for parents as they navigate the complicated reality of parenting kids with ADHD as an ADHD parent.Learn more about my group coaching program, Embrace Your Brain here: Group Coaching | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)Questions? Ideas for podcast episodes?Contact | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)

Aug 29, 2022 • 8min
47. Why It's Hard to Ask For Help When You Have ADHD
When we're overwhelmed, we may be advised to delegate tasks to others. Being able to ask for help is impoortant when we're managing our energy, but many of us struggle with the executive functioning skills we need to do this!Skills like judging time, prioritizing, planning, sequencing, and organizing are needed when we break down tasks (or lists of tasks) and delegate to others. Today we'll explore how some ADHD traits can complicate our ability to delegate and learn what we can do to help!Sensory Strategies Live Webinar:Free Live Webinar | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)Embrace Your Brain Group Coaching Program: #2 Group Coaching | Clarity Coaching (theadhdclaritycoach.com)