Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast series by Attitude Magazine.

Hello, and welcome. My name is Annie Rogers, and on behalf of the attitude team, I'm so

pleased to welcome you to today's ADHD experts presentation titled Perfectionism and ADHD,

making good enough work for you. Perfectionism is an unhealthy insistence on personal flawlessness.

It's a trait that's linked to increased anxiety and shame, as well as low self-esteem.

In teens and adults with ADHD, perfectionism often shows up in the form of procrastination.

If perfect is your goal, how do you even begin? In this webinar, we'll explore the roots of

perfectionism, understand its relationship to ADHD and anxiety, and learn how to shift to a healthier

mindset. Leading today's presentation is Dr. Sharon Sleen. Sharon is a clinical

psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You New,

Working Together to empower kids for success in school and life, as well as the ADHD solution deck.

She specializes in working with children, children, teens, emerging adults and families,

living with ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, high functioning autism, twice exceptionality,

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 consultant,

assists her in guiding families and adult sort of effective communication and closer connections.

She lectures and facilitates workshops internationally on topics such as understanding ADHD,

executive functioning, anxiety, motivation, different kinds of learners, and the team brain captivating.

Dr. Sleen is a regular contributor to attitude mag.com and psychologytoday.com.

Featured expert on mass appeal and WWLP TV, and a part-time lecturer at the Smith School for Social Work.

Her writing has been featured in numerous online and print publications, such as MSN,

the psychotherapy networker, Smith College studies, and social work,

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