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Is your child having difficulty paying attention? What signs should you look for when trying to identify Inattentive ADHD? The signs and symptoms are not always typical signs of ADHD. Today, we dive into Inattentive ADHD so we can recognize it and make sure our kids get the support they need.Kristin Wilcox has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and has spent over 20 years in academia as a behavioral pharmacologist studying drug abuse behavior and ADHD medications at Emory University and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has authored several manuscripts published in peer reviewed scientific journals and presented her research at international scientific meetings. Her book “Andrew’s Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain” shares her son’s experiences with inattentive-type ADHD, and her insights on parenting an ADHD son. Dr. Wilcox serves on the executive board of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, wanting to increase awareness and understanding of the inattentive subtype of ADHD in children and adults.Cynthia Hammer was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in 1992 when she was 49 years old. In the next year she started the non-profit organization ADD Resources and was the director for 15 years. In March of 2019 she started a new non-profit, the Inattentive ADHD Coalition with a mission that children with inattentive ADHD are diagnosed by age 8 and adults with inattentive ADHD are readily and correctly diagnosed when they seek help.Listen to this insightful Parenting With Impact episode with Kristin Wilcox, PhD. and Cynthia Hammer about inattentive ADHD- what it is, what to look for, and why it is often missed. Ten Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex KidsParenting complex kids can be difficult, even mind-numbing at times. In this FREE Guide you’ll find clear, quick guidance to help you calm the chaos and more confidently prepare your child for greater independence and success! Learn techniques parents all over the world are using to reduce friction and (believe it!) rediscover the joy of parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Inattentive ADHD is often misdiagnosed- how does it differ from ADHD?Understanding can offer opportunities for conscious self-managementTeachers are not trained to recognize the signs, but are eager to know more Links Mentioned:Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain  ADHD EvidenceInattentive ADHD In Boys ArticleADHD QuestionnaireRelated Articles:Five Motivators to Get Anything DoneComplex Kids: How To Motivate Your ChildTell Your Child About a Diagnosis: 7-Step Guide for ParentsHelp ADHD Kids Ask For Help Connect with Kristin and Cynthia:WebsiteTwitter Instagram Facebook Kristin’s Facebook LinkedInLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many parents of complex kids are tired of feeling overwhelmed. They want to be done with the chaos – at least, the kind of chaos that is in their control. It's not always an easy task, but it can be done!Kricket Harrison is a Performance & Productivity expert working with businesses to increase performance, productivity and profits. As a professional speaker, Kricket is known for her dynamic and interactive presentations on the human side of business She is the creator and founder of the SMARTSuccess® Club, an online accountability program.Kricket has a degree in Psychology and Organizational Communication from the University of Texas. She is a certified coach with a specialty in ADHD adults and has presented at the ADDA, CHADD and ADHD Coaches Organization conferences. Ten Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex KidsParenting complex kids can be difficult, even mind-numbing at times. In this FREE Guide you’ll find clear, quick guidance to help you calm the chaos and more confidently prepare your child for greater independence and success! Learn techniques parents all over the world are using to reduce friction and (believe it!) rediscover the joy of parenting.Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Kricket Harrison about coping with feeling overwhelmed.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:Chaos is often caused by poor planning and procrastinationElimination of procrastination- getting over the “penalty rush”Creating new patterns to unlearn your learned behaviors that no longer serve youRelated Blogs:Managing Anxiety with ADHDFind Your Village A New Look at Finding What WorksConnect with Kricket:WebsiteLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much like parents arrange for accommodations at school for our complex kids, we need to create an accommodating environment at home. What does that look like? What does your kid need to support a skill that needs to be developed? Does your child need accommodations or remediation for lagging skills, and why is it important to know the difference?Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss accommodations and remediation and what you need to know about providing those at home for your child.10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex KidsThere are only 10 tips in this FREE parent’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents -- and they’re the only ones you need to give you the foundation to help your kids find school success! Used by parents all over the world, you learn quick steps to lighten the load and help smart kids feel good about school again.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Identify if your child is read for remediation or if they still need accommodationWhat kinds of accommodations can you create at home to help your child?Remember to meet your child where they are and build up from there Relevant Links:When School Says No… How To Get The Yes!A Huge “aha” Moment: Set Realistic Expectations for ADHD KidsHow To Get ACT and SAT Accommodations for ADHD Part 1How To Get ACT and SAT Accommodations for ADHD Part 2  Connect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotions are a tricky thing. They can be beautiful and powerful … but not always rational. When they become intense or come on too strong, they are hard to handle. When they’re always intense, it can feel intolerable! DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) -- which is different from traditional talk therapy and more targeted than CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) -- can teach complex kids how to handle intense emotions so they don't always feel so overwhelmed.Dr. Vay is the director of the DBT program at Peachtree Comprehensive Health (Peachtree DBT) in Atlanta, GA. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. Dr. Vay is the President of the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ and a DBT Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician ™.Prior to working in the outpatient setting, Dr. Vay has worked in a residential setting applying DBT to adolescents at the residential level of care. While working in the residential facility, Dr. Vay lead the team in becoming the first residential treatment center to become a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program. She is also one of the official Site Reviewers for future programs seeking certification through DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.Dr. Vay has also received intensive training in Radically Open DBT(RO-DBT), Prolonged Exposure-DBT for trauma (DBT-PE), DBT-PTSD, DBT protocol adapted for children (DBT-C) as well as Level One and Two of Theraplay® and Group Theraplay®.Dr. Vay also supervises other clinicians and provides DBT consultation to other DBT clinicians who are either seeking certification or just wish to enhance their adherence to the treatment model.Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-SheetSo -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: What is recommended treatment for children and teens Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort. Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Dr. Kimberly Vay about DBT treatment for emotional regulation.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:What DBT is and how it helps emotionally sensitive or avoidant children copeHow group and individual therapy is utilized in DBTHow is DBT different from CBT?Related Blogs:Stress and the ADHD Brain: There's Only One AntidoteI Learned to Parent ADHD- from My Dog TrainerLet The Feelings FlowExecutive Function Strategies for Children3 Tricks to Relieve Mental Stress (Every Day)What to Do When Emotions Get IntenseCalm the Chaos: The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness with ADHDParents are Missing Link to Empower Kids with ADHDConnect with Kimberly:Website  Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The family unit. It sounds simple on paper, but how do you really work together as a family, especially when one or more family members have ADHD? Do you know how to run optimally as a family when someone is struggling?Sharon Saline, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD Solution Card Deck specializes in working with kids, young adults and families living with ADHD, learning disabilities and mental health issues. Her unique perspective – as a sibling in an ADHD home, combined with decades of experience as a clinical psychologist and educator/clinician consultant – assists her in guiding families and adults towards effective communication and closer connections.Dr. Saline lectures and facilitates workshops internationally on topics such as understanding ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, different kinds of learners and the teen brain. Dr. Saline is a regular contributor to ADDitudemag.com and PsychologyToday.com, a featured expert on MASS Appeal on WWLP-TV and a part-time lecturer at the Smith School for Social Work.Listen to this insightful Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Sharon Saline about family systems therapy and how to identify what is working and what isn’t within a family unit when one or more members have complexities such as ADHD.Parenting is LeadershipParenting is a leadership opportunity. With the "Parenting is Leadership" Guide from ImpactParents, two frameworks and a dozen core competencies will guide you to up-level your parenting... and improve the most important relationships of your life.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Identifying factors affecting your complex kid within the family dynamicCreating guidance for your complex kid to provide support rather than criticismCompassion for yourself is just as important as compassion for your child Related Articles:Relationship Battles: Lay down Your Sword and Shield Model Self-Respect for your Kids: Tame the Bully Within Connect with Dr. Saline:WebsiteTwitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know the drill: birth, school, college, adulthood. It’s a formula that somehow became mandatory – a script that we’re expected to follow. But what if that outline isn’t quite the right fit for your child? What if your smart teen isn’t ready for college?Judith S. Bass Certified Educational Planner Judith S. Bass, Certified Educational Planner, is the founder of Bass Educational Services, LLC, an educational consulting firm in the DC area. Ms. Bass provides comprehensive college and postsecondary planning for students with AD/HD and other learning differences. With over 30 years’ experience as an educator, admissions counselor, and educational consultant, Ms. Bass is a leading expert in educational consulting for students with learning challenges. She earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA and is an instructor in UC-Irvine's College Consultant Certificate Program. Ms. Bass has published numerous articles in local and national publications. She regularly conducts presentations on college and postsecondary planning to parents and professionals throughout the DC and Baltimore areas, and at regional and national conferences. Ms. Bass has just published CollegeWebLD, a searchable database of the disability services available at U.S. colleges and universities.Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Judith Bass about how and when to approach your child about going to college. Will they need a gap year? Is college right for them?12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too!Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:Time and distance may be necessary for your child to find motivationWhat are the options available to your child if they don’t go to college?The ideal times to address life after high school with your child Related Blogs:Is a Gap Year a Good Fit for Your Child?Standing Up For Kids Who Are Falling BehindConnect with Judith:WebsiteYouTubeFacebookTwitterInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A child who feels most comfortable in the gaming world is not necessarily wasting their life. How can we turn this interest into a way to teach life skills, and perhaps find a career goal within the programming world?Dan Clark runs the service MindJam - online 121 mentorship and guidance for children struggling with SEN, anxiety, stress and social issues; through gaming and game design.He set this up in the pandemic and less than 2 years later he has 16 mentors supporting over 400 young people and is still growing.MindJam uses gaming, coding and game creation, digital music and digital art, as a platform to develop positive play, problem solving and social and technical skill development, through friendly, positive and low-demand sessions.In 2021 Dan was a nominated finalist for BAFTA Mentor of the Year.As a father of two autistic children, which brings great understanding of how SEN impacts the whole family, Dan has created a company that has helped so many young people, and through his dedication and passion he is making sure MindJam grows to support as many who are struggling as possible. MindJam is based in the UK, but also supports young people in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other places around the world! Listen to this intriguing Parenting With Impact episode with Dan about the benefits of using the gaming world to connect with kids who struggle with interaction and engagement in the regular world. 12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Utilizing gaming as a way to connect with your child in an impactful wayTranslate gaming skills into life skills- engagement, problem solving, design & strategyWhat are they different types of games, and what skills do they hone?Related Links:Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cbOpinion:  Surgeon General:  Social Media Platforms Need A Health Warning:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/opinion/social-media-health-warning.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb Connect with Dan:Website FacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting with ADHD is no easy task, even if you've been doing it for years. There is always something surprising to deal with, and inevitably something you thought you'd handled doesn't get done. The challenge of focusing on yourself when you have so much to do in focusing on your kids often throws you way off balance.John Willson has a Masters in Outdoor Therapeutic Recreation Administration. He is the Executive Director of SOAR, a non-profit school and adventure camp serving youth diagnosed with learning disabilities and ADHD. He is the past President of the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of North Carolina and serves on the national board for CHADD. He has led hundreds of adventure courses with youth diagnosed with LD & ADHD. He actively presents to parents and professionals at local, state and national conferenceTen Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex KidsParenting complex kids can be difficult, even mind-numbing at times. In this FREE Guide you’ll find clear, quick guidance to help you calm the chaos and more confidently prepare your child for greater independence and success! Learn techniques parents all over the world are using to reduce friction and (believe it!) rediscover the joy of parenting.Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with John Willson about managing balance of life, kids, work, especially when you have complex kids.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:The importance of equal attention to both your child and what you need to get doneDiscover John’s 4 strategies to being a more effective parentSimple actions of self-care that pay big dividends Related Blogs:Find Your Village 5 Steps to go From Stressed Mom to Happy Mom Relaxation Guild- Why I Can't Sit Down How Do I Stop Nagging My Kids? The Power of Positive Transitions: SMILE SWITCH! Four Things Every Successful Supermom Knows  Connect with John:Website  YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodiverse clients. He specializes in working with children and adolescents, as well as their families, in providing therapy and conducting psychological evaluations. He is proud to serve as a consultant to schools, a professor at the university level, and a researcher and author on his specialty, Giftedness. Dr. Zakreski is a member of Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC), and a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). He has given professional talks, trainings, and keynote addresses at these organizations and others, including internationally. Dr. Zakreski is the co-founder and lead clinician at The Neurodiversity Collective, where he provides therapy, coaching, training, and psychological assessment. Listen to this enlightening Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Matt Zakreski about 2E kids and how to navigate the challenges of giftedness and neurodiversity, especially when your smart kid is having trouble at school.10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex KidsThere are only 10 tips in this FREE parent’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents -- and they’re the only ones you need to give you the foundation to help your kids find school success! Used by parents all over the world, you learn quick steps to lighten the load and help smart kids feel good about school again.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The difference between synchronous and asynchronous neurodevelopmentWhat are the layers of development, and how do 2E kids compare to others?How does the brain of a gifted child differ from others?Related Blogs:GEMO Up Until Now Connect with Dr. Matt:Website Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember how fun tug-of-war used to be? Getting down in the dirt, pulling with all your might – it’s the perfect team exercise. As an adult with an ADHD child, it takes on a whole new meaningTop 12 Tips To Help Your Complex KidsGot complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide  from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day.Abigail Wurf, MEd, PCC helps professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners affected by ADHD to achieve success in business and in life. A certified coach, consultant, speaker, workshop leader and trainer, she is located in Washington DC. As a coach, she works with people in person, over the phone or by computer. Author of the book Forget Perfect: How to Succeed in Your Profession and Personal Life Even if You Have ADHD, released in 2015, Abigail focuses on executive function skills including: planning, prioritizing, goal setting, organizing, time management, task initiation, focus, working memory, emotional regulation, self-inhibition, meta cognition and flexibility/shift.Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Abigail Wurf about balancing the demands of work and raising an ADHD child.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:How to prepare yourself for the inevitable game of tug-of-warBuild credibility by playing to your strengths and going above and beyond when you canHow to put fun back into this version of tug-of-war and enjoying the give-and-takeRelated Blogs:4 Tips to Introduce an ADHD Child to Systems and StructuresRewards Systems: Why They Work and How to Start OneConnect with Abigail:Website Forget Perfect FacebookTwitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices