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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Oct 4, 2016 • 57min
158- Fight the Fizzle: How to Maintain Academic Motivation for Children with ADHD and LD
Does your child begin the school year enthusiastically—only to say he "hates school" two weeks later? Ann Dolin, M.Ed., discusses why motivation tapers off and how to end this cycle by increasing resilience, bolstering study skills, and using rewards.
Sep 27, 2016 • 1h 2min
157- How to Fight for Your ADHD Child's Rights—and Happiness
Do you know your child's legal rights at school and how to secure them? How to get the doctor to address your child's challenges? Penny Williams shares real-life advice that will transform you into an effective advocate for your child with special needs.
Sep 20, 2016 • 55min
156- Ready, Set, Work: Help ADHD Students Fight Procrastination and Get to Work
For many students with ADHD, the first step is the hardest. As Cindy Goldrich explains, the trick is often feeling ready—emotionally, physically, and mentally—to begin. She shares practical strategies to help kids get started at home and at school.
Sep 6, 2016 • 56min
155- "My Child Is Being Bullied at School. What Do I Do?"
Learning that your child is a victim of bullying is heartbreaking. These children often suffer depressed self-esteem and academic performance, and dread going to school. Michele Borba, Ed.D., provides strategies for addressing this serious problem.
Aug 30, 2016 • 57min
154- How to Start (and End) the School Year Organized
ADHD often brings serious executive function challenges that impact school performance. Susan Lasky, M.A., shares organizing systems and tools students can use to declutter their backpacks, turn in assignments, manage long-term projects, and more.
Aug 23, 2016 • 57min
153- Preventing the Summer Slide: Parent Strategies for Year-Round Learning
During the summer months, children with ADHD and LD can lose academic skills and forget facts—a frustrating step backward for kids who work hard all year long. Ann Dolin, M.E., shares fun, hands-on ways to keep kids’ minds sharp during vacation.
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Aug 2, 2016 • 57min
152- What Neuroscience Reveals About the ADHD Brain
Joel Nigg, a clinical psychologist and ADHD research director at Oregon Health and Sciences University, dives into the neuroscience of the ADHD brain. He explains why kids excel at video games yet struggle in lectures, unraveling the brain's unique attention processes. Nigg discusses how stimulant medications work to 'calm' ADHD brains and emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment approaches. He also highlights advances in neuroimaging and brain circuitry that can reshape our understanding of ADHD diagnostics and emotional regulation.
Jul 27, 2016 • 1h
151- Bipolar Disorder Looks a Lot Like ADHD: Detecting and Treating a Misunderstood Condition
Roughly 20 percent of people with ADHD also suffer from Bipolar Disorder, but bipolar is often misdiagnosed or missed entirely. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., discusses symptoms of the disorders that overlap, and how to ensure the best treatment.
Jul 19, 2016 • 57min
150- Emotions and ADHD: What Clinicians Need to Know for Accurate Diagnosis
Few clinicians understand the powerful emotional component of ADHD. William Dodson, M.D., explains how to distinguish ADHD emotional shifts and rejection sensitive dysphoria from bipolar and depression, and how to address patients' challenges.
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Jul 12, 2016 • 58min
149- ADHD Medication Management: How to Use and Adjust Stimulants Safely
William Dodson, M.D., shares ADHD medication treatment guidelines for clinicians. Learn about the different stimulant formulations, how to optimize the dose while minimizing side effects, and which ADHD impairments don't respond to medication.
