ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
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.
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.
Episodes
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Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 2min
418- Why Will No One Play with Me? Social-Emotional Skills for Children with ADHD
Does your child have a hard time with friends? Should you step in? And do what? As parents know, there is a fine line between interfering and supporting. Learn how to coach your kids toward greater social skills from Caroline Maguire, PCC, M.Ed.

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Aug 23, 2022 • 1h 1min
417- What Is Hoarding vs. ADHD Clutter? Defining Characteristics and Strategies to Help
The clutter that accompanies ADHD is often confused with a hoarding disorder. Learn the guidelines for diagnosing hoarding disorder, the link with ADHD, and treatment best practices from Carolyn I. Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D., and Randy O. Frost, Ph.D.

Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
416- Mental Health Out Loud: The Mental Health Fallout from Social Media Use
Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares what research tells us about social media use and mental health among kids and teens, including the elevated risk for depression, anxiety, self-harm, and more adverse outcomes among neurodivergent youth.

Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 12min
415- Relieving Back-to-School Anxiety: Strategies for Caregivers and Educators of Anxious Students
For students with anxiety, a new school year may elicit excessive worry and fear. If left unchecked, these anxieties can interfere with learning, growth, and happiness. Learn from Beverley Holden Johns how to identify and address a student's anxiety.

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Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 1min
414- Lifestyle Changes with the Biggest Impact on Kids with ADHD
Lifestyle changes may help to manage ADHD symptoms in children, according to research. Sanford Newmark, M.D., offers tips on building healthy exercise and nutrition, time in nature, screen time management, and more into your child's day.

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 1min
413- Meet the Teacher: How to Build Relationships This Back-to-School Season
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., will guide parents in sharing information about ADHD and their child's strengths with the teacher. Educators will learn how to support their students. And parents and teachers will learn how to communicate openly and collaborate.

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 1min
412- Maladaptive Daydreaming vs. ADHD: Important Similarities and Distinctive Differences
Maladaptive dreaming (MD) is gaining scientific recognition, though it is not yet a psychiatric diagnosis. Nirit Soffer-Dudek, Ph.D., defines the condition and highlights similiarities to and differences from the mind-wandering seen with ADHD.

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 3min
411- Integrated Care for Children with ADHD: How to Form a Cross-Functional Care Team
Sheryl Morelli, M.D., Leslie F. Graham, MSW, & Douglas Russell, M.D., explain the integrated care model for ADHD—when primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, and school officials collaborate—and how it improves outcomes.

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Jul 8, 2022 • 1h 3min
410- Gaslighting, Love Bombing & Beyond: How to Recognize (and End) Toxic Relationships with ADHD
Some research and plenty of anecdotal evidence suggests that people with ADHD may be more vulnerable to toxic relationships. Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., explains why — and how to avoid being a target of gaslighting, love bombing, or other emotional abuse.

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Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 4min
409- Mental Health Out Loud: How to De-escalate Explosive Stress Reactions
Emotional dysregulation is a core facet of ADHD, and is exacerbated by the elevated stress and trauma youth today are experiencing. Learn how to recognize and de-escalate your child or teen's strong reactions from William Dodson, M.D.


