The Psychologist Who's Assessed Over 700 Children for ADHD: "Here's what we NOW know about ADHD"

ADHD Chatter

Alex Partridge

Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 636 Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Dr Daniel Weisberg is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the Managing Director of CAYP Psychology – an award-winning, independent service supporting children, adolescents and young people across the UK. Daniel has over a decade of NHS experience and a specialist background in paediatric neuropsychology. He holds a PhD in developmental psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and has contributed to clinical research internationally. His clinical specialisms include paediatric neuropsychology, developmental disorders, and complex presentations in children and adolescents. Daniel founded CAYP Psychology in 2016, which now has a team of over 100 specialised clinicians working across the UK. The service offers nationwide assessments for autism, ADHD, cognitive and learning difficulties – including dyslexia and learning disabilities – as well as therapeutic support across more than 40 locations and online. Under his leadership, CAYP Psychology has grown into one of the country’s leading independent services for young people’s psychological healthcare. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:31 Dan’s mission within the ADHD world 05:24 3 signs of a good Psychologist 11:52 Traits of ADHD that aren’t accepted by the modern world 13:51 How ADHD manifests in romantic relationships (attachment styles) 17:16 The gene that research suggests causes ADHD 20:28 The most common ADHD attachment style 22:05 What causes RSD 25:16 Tiimo advert 26:60 The emotional benefits of a diagnosis 29:36 Why ADHD women and girls were missed for so long 34:07 Common emotions amongst late diagnosis ADHD women 38:03 The truth about ADHD, technology and social media 44:34 Can mobile phone use change someone’s default level of dopamine 47:13 How young can someone become addicted to something 50:50 Dan’s ADHD item 53:03 The ADHD agony aunt 55:03 A letter from the previous guest If you're looking for support for your child, you can contact CAYP Psychology on 0333 242 0824, WhatsApp 07446 502 690, email enquiries@cayp-psychology.com, or visit www.cayp-psychology.com Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	We see ADHD and autism as a language of difference, not of a disorder.
0:04.9	The D should be for difference.
0:06.2	The difference in your brain means you have to approach things differently.
0:10.1	There are many people who have ADHD.
0:12.3	If we were to do genetic testing, you probably wouldn't find something.
0:15.8	There is no gene that causes ADHD.
0:18.5	There are a handful of genes that have been identified that say if they are
0:22.1	faulty or don't necessarily work in the same way as they should be working, you have an increased
0:26.5	susceptibility of then developing ADHD. Genes load the gun and environment pulls the trigger
0:32.9	when it comes to developing ADHD. Is it possible to develop ADHD without being born with that loaded
0:38.3	gun? It's a really good question. When families come to see me, um, loyal listeners and viewers,
0:45.9	I can't thank you enough for tuning in to ADHD chatter, where we ask world-leading ADHD
0:50.8	experts the hard questions to give you access to the most cutting edge information
0:54.7	on the topic. If you've ever felt broken or different, I hope this helps in your search for
0:59.7	information, answers and community. And do you know what would really help me in return?
1:05.5	By clicking the follow or subscribe button wherever you're listening. It might not seem like much, but at ADHD chatter,
1:12.2	it means a huge deal, and with this I can book more incredible guests and keep the self-discovery
1:17.7	fire alive for all of us, including myself. Just one click of a button goes a lot further than
1:23.0	you think. We'll promise to listen to your feedback and book the guests you want on topics that matter to you.
1:29.1	And remember, you're not broken, just different, and you have always been enough.
1:36.3	Dan, thank you so much for joining us.
1:38.4	Thanks for having me.
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