Synopsis
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.Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from telephone conversations, not recorded in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: www.additudemag.com/webinars/
Episodes
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350- Gender Diversity and Neurodiversity: When a Child or Teen with ADHD Explores Gender
19/04/2021 Duration: 01h19sFor children with ADHD, the executive functioning challenges or emotional dysregulation that come with ADHD may further complicate gender exploration or transition. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., & Julie Mencher, MSW, guide parents in offering the right support.
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349- How Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Ruptures Families — and How to Manage It
08/04/2021 Duration: 01h04minChildren and adults with ODD are neurologically hardwired to oppose anyone they perceive as telling them what to do, which leads to lives filled with conflict. William Dodson, M.D., explains how this condition overlaps with ADHD, and how to treat both.
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348- ADHD, Clarified: New Research and Essential Strategies for Thriving with ADHD
29/03/2021 Duration: 59minOur understanding of ADHD has evolved. Based on 30 years of working with patients, Ned Hallowell, M.D., and John Ratey, M.D., provide new strategies and lifestyle hacks designed to minimize the downsides and emphasize the benefits of ADHD.
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347- Is It Bipolar Disorder or ADHD Moodiness? Getting the Right Diagnosis & Treatment
11/03/2021 Duration: 01h01minThomas E. Brown, Ph.D., and Ryan J. Kennedy, DNP, explain why so many with ADHD are misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, how to differentiate the emotional dysregulation of ADHD from bipolar disorder, and treatment options for both conditions.
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346- Discipline Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors in Children with ADHD
08/03/2021 Duration: 01h04minParents raising children with ADHD need discipline approaches that go beyond shouting and punishment. David Anderson, Ph.D., shares productive, practical strategies to improve communication and handle today’s meltdowns, defiance, and strong emotions.
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345- 6 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD
28/02/2021 Duration: 01h03minRussell Barkley, Ph.D., shares important principles — culled from the latest research and his work with thousands of families — for improving behavior and communication and providing the unwavering support children with ADHD need.
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344- The Science Behind Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Older Adults
24/02/2021 Duration: 01h02minDavid W. Goodman, M.D., FAPA, discusses the symptoms and daily impairments associated with ADHD in older adults, medical issues to consider when investigating cognitive symptoms, the benefits ADHD medication may or may not provide, and more.
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343- The OCD-ADHD Link: What You Should Know When You Have Both
22/02/2021 Duration: 01h03minLearn about the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the differences between OCD and ADHD, how either condition can be misdiagnosed as the other, and recommended treatments from Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.
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342- When Stress Ignites Strong Emotions in Teens with ADHD
03/02/2021 Duration: 01h01minBrendan Mahan, Ed.D., M.S., discusses how ADHD, anxiety, and adolescence affect emotions, and shares proven strategies for teaching teens how to manage anger, frustration, and other dysregulated emotions at home.
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341- Time Management in a Pandemic: Better Productivity, Even When Every Day Could Be Monday
29/01/2021 Duration: 01h01minMany adults with ADHD are sleeping later, staying up later, exercising less, and getting less done because the pandemic has robbed us of clues for "when" to do things. Linda Walker, PCC, helps us learn how to combat time blindness and structure our days.
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340- A Parent’s Guide for Managing Language Processing Disorder
29/01/2021 Duration: 01h01minEllen Braaten, Ph.D., explains how language and learning disabilities overlap with ADHD and affect social skills, how to find a professional who can help with these challenges, and how to support children with slow processing speed at home and at school.
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339- Time to Reset: Simplify Your ADHD Life in the New Year
14/01/2021 Duration: 01h04minLinda Roggli, PCC, takes us through a step-by-step process to shake off the confusion, anxiety, and stress of 2020 and reset our ADHD lives. Learn how to edit out mental chatter and physical clutter and simplify instead of "complexify."
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338- How Adults with ADHD Can Relieve Pandemic Stress with Mindfulness
13/01/2021 Duration: 55minJohn Mitchell, Ph.D., explains why pandemic distress can take an especially serious toll on adults with ADHD, shares the latest research on the benefits of mindfulness, and teaches meditation strategies to help manage anxiety.
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337- ADHD Is Different for Women: Gender-Specific Symptoms & Treatments
22/12/2020 Duration: 01h01minDo symptoms look different in girls and women? Why are so many women misdiagnosed? How do hormone levels impact ADHD? How do executive functions and co-existing conditions affect outcomes and treatment? Ellen Littman, Ph.D., answers these questions.
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336- Mid-Year Motivation Guide: Help Your Child Persist with Hybrid or Online Learning
16/12/2020 Duration: 01h01minChildren with ADHD want to do well, but often lack the resources and confidence to do so — and hybrid and online learning have increased the challenges. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., shares strategies to re-invigorate and motivate your child this school year.
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335- How Music Sparks, Soothes, and Optimizes the ADHD Brain in Children
08/12/2020 Duration: 01h05minMusic therapist Patti Catalano, MM, MT-BC, shares research on how music benefits the ADHD brain, and how parents can use music to help their child learn more at school, improve self-confidence, and overcome ADHD-related challenges to achieve life goals.
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334- ADHD Anger, Tantrums, and Mood Shifts: Effective Treatments for Emotional Dysregulation
30/11/2020 Duration: 59minStandard treatments for ADHD are designed to optimize attention, but, as Joel Nigg, Ph.D., explains, emotional dysregulation is an integral part of the condition. Learn about effective treatments for managing anger, mood shifts, and more.
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333- Why Are You So Sensitive? How Sensory Processing Sensitivity Affects the ADHD Brain
30/11/2020 Duration: 59minDo you find it hard to tolerate sensory input or get easily emotionally overwhelmed? You may be a highly sensitive person (HSP) with Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS). Bianca Acevedo, Ph.D., discusses the overlap with ADHD and how to manage SPS.
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332- Eat This, Not That: Better Eating Habits for a Healthier ADHD Brain
18/11/2020 Duration: 01h42sHealthy eating can improve brain health, yet this is truly challenging when WFH near a stocked kitchen. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., explains why ADHD is a risk factor for obesity & shares practical strategies for shopping, cooking, and managing cravings.
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331- ADHD in Older Adults: From Late Diagnosis to Treatment Strategies
16/11/2020 Duration: 01h03minKathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., discusses how to distinguish ADHD symptoms from mild cognitive decline, the primary life challenges for older adults with the condition, and key considerations when treating this population.