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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Feb 10, 2015 • 56min
89- Why So Worried? Identifying and Managing Anxiety Disorders in ADHD Adults and Children
Dr. Thomas Brown discusses the link between ADHD and anxiety disorders, highlighting the importance of identifying and treating both conditions. The podcast covers different forms of anxiety, treatment options like cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing anxiety symptoms alongside ADHD. It also explores social anxiety, test anxiety in individuals with ADHD, and the struggles of highly intelligent individuals with ADHD and anxiety.
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
Dr. William Dodson discusses ADHD in adults, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Topics include recognizing high-functioning individuals, difficulties in getting help, effectiveness of stimulant medications, rejection sensitivity, positive traits like problem-solving skills, and the potential for success in individuals with ADHD.
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.
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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
Michelle Garcia Winner, a leading expert in social thinking, discusses how to empower children with ADHD to read and respond to social cues. She emphasizes the importance of developing a 'social thinking vocabulary' to navigate friendships effectively. Michelle shares strategies for teaching children to understand hidden rules in various social contexts and introduces social behavior mapping as a helpful tool. Through tailored approaches, she highlights how to tackle emotional complexities and perfectionism, providing practical insights for parents.
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.
