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
Mentioned books
Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 4min
257- All the Feels: An ADHD Guide to Emotional Dysregulation & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
People with ADHD feel emotions more intensely, more frequently, and more suddenly. In fact, one third of adults with ADHD name this as the most impairing aspect of the condition. Learn more about out-of-control emotions from William W. Dodson, M.D.
Sep 18, 2019 • 57min
256- Everything in Its Place: The ADHD Guide to Better Organization
Do you walk into a disorganized room and find yourself paralyzed? Do you spend time and money on organizing solutions that don't work? Lisa K. Woodruff will teach you how to start working with your ADHD brain, not against it, to get organized.
Sep 17, 2019 • 54min
255- A Parent's Guide to Changing Schools for Your Student with ADHD or LD
School is supposed to be a place where children learn and grow, but certain school environments may not be a good fit for kids with ADHD and learning disabilities. Susan Yellin, Esq., discusses when is it might be time to consider a new school.
Sep 16, 2019 • 1h 4min
254- Worry Less: Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with ADHD
Eileen Costello, a clinical professor of pediatrics, and Perri Klass, a professor of pediatrics and journalism, dive into the intricacies of anxiety in children, especially those with ADHD. They discuss the critical link between anxiety and ADHD, offering practical insights from their book 'Quirky Kids'. The conversation covers strategies for managing anxiety through cognitive-behavioral therapy, the importance of parental involvement, and how to navigate competitive pressures. They also tackle addressing physical symptoms of anxiety, providing valuable coping techniques for families.
Sep 13, 2019 • 60min
253- Vaping and Teens with ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
Vaping rates have skyrocketed in recent years. Kristin Seymour, MSN, RN, AHCNS, explains why stimulation-seeking teens with ADHD are at an increased risk of vaping. Learn how to discuss vaping and help a teen who may be addicted.
Sep 12, 2019 • 1h 4min
252- How to Optimize ADHD Stimulant Treatment for Children and Adults
Thomas Brown, a clinical psychologist and director of the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders, dives deep into optimizing ADHD stimulant treatments. He discusses finding the ideal medication dose to balance effectiveness and side effects, while also exploring the neurological basis of ADHD. Insights include the importance of personalized treatment strategies, managing medication breaks, and debunking myths around appetite suppression. Listeners will learn practical tips for navigating ADHD treatment adjustments to enhance daily functioning and overall quality of life.
Sep 11, 2019 • 1h 2min
251- Mindfulness and Self-Regulation Strategies for Children with ADHD
Have you ever tried to calm a child in the throes of an ADHD meltdown? Varleisha D. Gibbs, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L, explains how to build and enhance self-regulation with ADHD meditation and shares mindfulness exercises designed to calm an unsettled child.
Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 2min
250- Beyond Shame and Guilt: Transformative Strategies for Women with ADD
Psychologist Michelle Frank discusses strategies for women with ADHD to overcome shame and guilt. Topics include the impact of shame on women with ADHD, moving beyond shame and guilt, ADHD and self-advocacy, clarifying values and being authentic, and coping with criticism and rejection sensitivity.
Sep 9, 2019 • 1h
249- The Social Lives of Boys with ADHD
Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, shares realistic solutions to help your son with ADHD mature into a healthy, happy young man — from establishing and maintaining friendships to mastering executive function to taking responsibility for his own actions.
Sep 6, 2019 • 1h 5min
248- The Gift of Grit: Helping Children with ADHD Overcome Failure, Fear, & Disappointment
Brendan Mahan's "Wall of Awful" tool helps parents and children visualize and talk about the effects of repeated failure and disappointment — and overcome the fear, shame, and anxiety that are often associated with ADHD.
