All Things ADHD

Podcast transcript: Helping Your Young Adult Become Independent   Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA and Stephanie Sarkis, PHD

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-what-are-my-childs-504-and-iep-rights-for-distance-learning/   Summary:  Due to the impact of COVID-19, many schools are having to change from face-to-face teaching to remote learning or even a hybrid environment. For students with ADHD who required classroom accommodations, whether through a 504 plan or an IEP, will the same guidelines apply in each learning situation? Dr. Jeffrey Katz gives parents insight into the child’s rights to educational accommodations for the 2020-2021 school year.   Jeffrey Katz, PhD:  Dr. Katz is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is presently the Co-Chair of CHADD’s Public Policy Committee, serves on the Professional Advisory Board and is a past member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Katz specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with an emphasis on ADHD as well as other behavioral and learning issues. In addition, Dr. Katz frequently attends school meetings, bringing his knowledge of ADHD, learning disabilities, and school-based interventions, together with his knowledge of educational regulations, to ensure that students receive the support they need. He also serves on the Disabilities Advisory Committee of Tidewater Community College.  

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-am-i-depressed/   Summary:  Millions of adults, children and families have faced new and unexpected changes to their lives during this time of uncertainty. Staying at home with the stress of the pandemic could lead to symptoms of depression. Some individuals with ADHD who already had coexisting depression could experience increased symptoms because of the pandemic. Dr. Eugene Arnold provides information about the symptoms of depression in children and adults with ADHD. He discusses treatment options including medication management, behavior therapy and complementary interventions.   L. Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd:  Dr. L. Eugene Arnold is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Ohio State University, where he formerly was the Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Vice-Chair of Psychiatry. He is a co-investigator in the OSU Research Unit on Pediatric Psychopharmacology. He has 45 years of experience in child psychiatric research, including the multi-site NIMH Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD (“the MTA”), for which he was executive secretary and chair of the steering committee. For his work on the MTA he received the NIH Director’s Award. A particular interest is alternative and complementary treatments for ADHD. His publications include 9 books, 70 chapters, and more than 300 articles. He is also CHADD’s Resident Expert.   Learning Objectives:  1.  Recognize the symptoms of depression in children and adults  2.  Learn how depression can impact someone with ADHD  3.  Find out the treatment options for depression and ADHD  4.  Learn about medications for depression and ADHD and potential barriers  5.  Find out which professionals can treat ADHD with coexisting depression

African American parents often question the validity of their child’s ADHD diagnosis. For them, past experience with the medical community did not always include appropriate evaluation and correct diagnosis. What steps should they take to ensure their child is getting a proper assessment? Psychologist Nekeshia Hammond explains what parents need to know about ADHD and the elements of a comprehensive evaluation. She gives insight into the common myths about ADHD in the Black community and explains why healthcare professionals and educators need culturally competent training.   Featured guest: Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD   Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD, is the founder and owner of Hammond Psychology and Associates, PA. She is an author, speaker, and authority -on child psychology, with a specific mission to support parents of children coping with ADHD.   https://hammondpsychology.com/dr-nekeshia-hammond/  

Podcast transcript and description are coming soon. A comprehensive treatment approach for children and adolescents with ADHD will ensure the greatest opportunities for success. After your child or teen has completed a thorough assessment process by an ADHD-trained mental health or healthcare provider, you will be informed of the key areas of concern that affect your child’s functioning. These areas can include school challenges, self-esteem or anger management issues, co-occurring disorders such as depression or anxiety, any learning concerns, and peer and family relationships. Max Wiznitzer, MD, gives guidance to help parents understand treatment options that are most suited to the unique needs of your child and family.

Podcast Transcript coming soon. How does executive functioning relate to ADHD? How can you help children and teenagers build better executive function skills? Cooper-Kahn shares insight, practical strategies, and interventions you can use in your daily life.  Joyce Cooper-Kahn  Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist and author who specializes in direct services and consultation for youth, families, and schools dealing with ADHD and executive functioning weaknesses.

Podcast Text Transcript Complex ADHD is ADHD that co-occurs with one or more conditions that can complicate the symptoms of ADHD. Two-thirds of children with ADHD have at least one coexisting condition. These coexisting conditions may include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), anxiety disorders, depression, learning disorders, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, and tics (Tourette Syndrome). Treatment of complex ADHD begins with treating the condition that is most prominent and may involve behavior therapy, parent training, or medication. When medication is used, stimulants are the first line of treatment. Non-stimulant medications may be considered when stimulants do not work. If learning disorders coexist with ADHD, academic interventions are needed. In this ADHD 365 podcast, Dr. Tanya Froehlich offers expert information on complex ADHD, focusing on the conditions that often coexist with ADHD. She discusses the recommended treatments based on research for each of the conditions, and the options available when first-line treatments don't work. Tanya Froehlich, MD, MS. Dr. Tanya Froehlich is a professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an ADHD clinical specialist. Dr. Froehlich serves on the national ADHD clinical practice guideline development committees for both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Development and Behavioral Pediatrics. Learning Objectives: What is complex ADHD? Conditions that often coexist with ADHD Recommended behavioral treatment including behavior therapy and parent training Treatment for coexisting learning disorders Medication options available for complex ADHD    

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/health-disparities-barriers-to-adhd-diagnosis-and-treatment/  Summary:  What are the consequences of late diagnosis and treatment for ADHD in underserved and disenfranchised communities? Brandi Walker, PhD, shares her insights into what healthcare providers, parents, and educators can do to decrease health disparities in the United States.  Brandi Walker, PhD:  Major Brandi Walker is an active-duty officer in the Army’s Medical Services Corps, serving as a clinical psychologist at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She is a recent graduate of Howard University's clinical psychology program, where she specialized in children, adolescents, and families. She obtained a master’s in rehabilitative counseling from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has held licensure as a graduate-level, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and certified rehabilitation counselor. An advocate for research, Walker currently leads a nationwide community health study on ADHD and sleep in the pediatric population.  Learning Objectives:  1.  Learn potential diagnosis and treatment barriers for different communities  2.  Learn how barriers affect African-American, Latino-American, and immigrant communities  3.  Understand how access to care impacts academic achievement, relationships, and quality of life  4.  Learn common gaps for school-aged children with ADHD and how it follows into adulthood  5.  Understand how parents, teachers, and medical personnel can collaborate

Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares his experience growing up with ADHD and being a parent of a child with ADHD and dyslexia. This episode, Parenting a Child with ADHD and Dyslexia, is an up-close and personal journey of a parent balancing his own difficulties with ADHD while equipping his child, who has a severe form of dyslexia, with education, learning tools, and self-assurance to help him succeed in life. Roberto Olivardia, PhD Roberto Olivardia, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in the treatment of ADHD, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder. He serves on the professional advisory boards for CHADD, ADDA, and the National Association for Males with Eating Disorders.  

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-alone-together-putting-an-end-to-family-chaos/   Summary:  Millions of families across the world are faced with new and unexpected disruptions to their lives. The lengthy stay-at-home restrictions and days without structure could lead to stress and anxiety, which can be a recipe for chaos for parents and children affected by ADHD.   Christine Kotik, PCC, gives advice to help parents and children learn how to coexist "alone together" by creating expectations, using the ladder technique to gauge anger, learning effective communication strategies, and more.  Christine Kotik, PCC:  Christine Kotik is the coordinator of the Columbus, Ohio Chapter of CHADD and a facilitator of CHADD's Parent to Parent program. She is also a member of the ADHD Coaches Organization, where she serves on the board of directors as treasurer. Her training includes certification through the Coach Training Alliance, JST Coaching & Training, and Coach Approach for Organizers.   Learning Objectives:  1.  How to avoid conflicts during the quarantine  2.  How can parents who are working, teaching, and taking care of the home get their children to contribute to effort  3.  How to reduce feelings of being overwhelmed  4.  Ways to reduce tension in the household