The ADHD Skills Lab

Exploring the HiTOP model as a potential replacement for the DSM, redefining mental health diagnosis, discussing the future of ADHD diagnoses, managing job application stress, research on verbal memory performance in ADHD, exploring delays, IQ, and cardiovascular fitness impact, and learning styles and memory retention techniques.

Hello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab!Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with us to discuss her lived experience with ADHD and the many ways it failed to resonate with her early on.Curious about what's inside?How externalizing symptoms become internalizing symptomsHow Heather started healing the guilt and shameWait, you can use DND to explain ADHD to people?!Thanks for being here. Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)PS. Have you ever wished you could have an expert look at your organization system and tell you exactly how to fix it? Now you can with Skye here. ADHD Skills Discussed:Anchoring daily activities on each otherHow Heather manages deadlines and the need to write many draftsManaging Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and Imposter Syndrome Looking for Heather?Personal WebsiteBRAAAINS PodcastNew Audiobook - Coming Soon!Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Learn about the global variations in ADHD diagnosis rates and the impact of culture on assessments. Explore regional differences in symptom levels and the challenges faced in diagnosing ADHD across diverse cultural contexts. Discover insights into self-report scales, diagnostic criteria, and the importance of considering cultural nuances in ADHD assessments.

Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode. Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us!Thanks for being here. Until next time, ~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills Discussed:Unconventional times to do "the thing"Moments of mindfulnessPeer support is valuableso much more... References:CHADD - Resource CenterCHADD Affiliate Locator *virtual groups availableJeremy Didier - Impact ParentsLooking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcastYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Dive into the debate on how attachment styles and ADHD intersect, with discussions on attachment theory, trauma correlations, and personal experiences. Explore the impact of attachment styles on relationships, communication, and neurodiversity, with a focus on understanding and improving self-awareness and vocabulary in interactions.

Dive into the intriguing world of sensory processing and its crucial link to ADHD. Discover what sensory processing disorder really is and its impact on daily experiences. Explore fascinating studies that uncover gender differences in ADHD diagnosis and the brain's response to sensory challenges. Learn practical strategies to cope with sensory overload and how personal experiences shape one's interaction with the world. This insightful discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of sensory sensitivities and ADHD.

Interview with Lucy Robinson, Guardian editor, discussing challenges of undiagnosed ADHD post childbirth, struggles of mental health system, decades of underdiagnosis. ADHD skills highlighted: reliance on dopamine/sensory toolkit, grounding rituals, seeking support. References: The Guardian article on ADHD diagnosis, BBC Panorama on ADHD clinics. Insightful discussion on managing ADHD, societal perceptions, and personal reflections on ADHD documentary.

Discover the connection between sleep disturbances, ADHD, and internet gaming disorder. Learn about managing sleep disorders in individuals with ADHD and autism. Explore the interactions between ADHD and gaming habits, and how to use gaming elements for productivity. Find out the importance of routines for well-being and balancing dopamine levels for individuals with ADHD.

Guest Jamie Cutino, Founder of Outsmart ADHD, shares how impulsivity can be a strength in entrepreneurship. Topics include ADHD benefits, neuroscience, creative outlets, and the importance of a 'done list'. The discussion also covers strategies for managing ADHD, self-advocacy, and finding joy in impulsivity within a structured framework for enhanced productivity.

This podcast explores the connection between mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness in adults with ADHD, and how they affect anxiety and depression. It also discusses the high comorbidity of ADHD and mood disorders, along with self-advocacy scripting and ADHD-friendly mindfulness rituals.