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

Everyone, I'm Nicole Carr, and on behalf of the Attitude team, I'm delighted to welcome you to today's ADHD expert's presentation,

titled When Emotions Block Learning for Students with ADHD.

Leading today's presentation is Gina van der Mullen.

She is an academic ADHD coach at the ADHD Center of West Michigan.

She draws on more than 30 years of experience as a high

school English teacher and specializes in supporting middle school, high school, and college students

as they navigate academic systems, build confidence, and rediscover joy in learning.

Gina is a certified professional academic coach and an ICF associate certified coach,

and she holds advanced credentials in executive function, study strategies, and applied neuroscience.

She also holds post-bacalliates certificates from Landmark College in executive functions and supporting autistic students.

Gina is currently pursuing a doctorate at the Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education in Los Angeles.

We often wonder why do students freeze, shut down, or become emotional in class, even when they have the skills to succeed.

Emotional regulation shapes learning, motivation, and engagement.

When students understand their emotions and feel supported, they're better able to manage stress, build positive relationships

with peers and teachers, and learn in a stable environment.

In this webinar, we'll examine what blocks student progress and how educators, caregivers,

therapists, and other adults can respond with practical, compassionate strategies.

You will leave with tools to support emotional regulation

and create learning environments that feel safe, supportive, and effective.

Finally, the sponsor of this webinar is Brain Balance.

Brain Balance helps kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, learning differences,

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