Sleep problems frequently co-occur with ADHD. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains what we know about how sleep loss impairs concentration, memory, mood stability, and the immune system, and about effective treatments for sleep disorders. ADHD and Sleep: More Resources Take ADDitude’s Sleep Survey! additu.de/zzz Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD Self-Test: Could You Have Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder? Read: What Comes First: ADHD or Sleep Problems? Read: How to Fall Asleep with a Rowdy, Racing ADHD Brain Free eBook: How to Sleep Better with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #541 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/sleep-disorders-adhd-insomnia/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025
Diann Wingert discusses why people with ADHD and autism make good entrepreneurs (risk tolerance, creativity, and more), the unique challenges neurodivergent female business owners face—and how to harness your strengths to overcome these challenges. Women in Business with ADHD: More Resources Download: Need Help Finding Your Passion? Use This ADHD “Brain Blueprint” Read: Entrepreneurship and ADHD — Fast Brain, Fast Company? Read: “How a Mid-Life Diagnosis Helped Me Become an Entrepreneur“ eBook: Women with ADHD — How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females Access the video and slides for podcast episode #540 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/women-in-business-neurodivergent-female-entrepreneur/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025
Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D., shares a program to help caregivers reduce conflict and eliminate disruptive behaviors in children and teens. Understand the underlying causes of oppositional defiance and learn practical tools to restore peace and connection. Defusing Defiance in Children with ADHD: More Resources Download: 10 Rules for Parents of Defiant Kids with ADHD Sign Up: The ADHD Parenting Class Read: The Facts About ADHD vs. ODD Read: Two Families’ Stories of Oppositional Defiant Disorder eBook: The ADHD Positive Parenting Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #539 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/defiant-child-parenting-strategies-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025
Timothy E. Wilens, M.D., explains what caregivers need to know about delayed brain development and risky behavior in teens with ADHD. This special episode is a sneak preview from the Spring 2025 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive it hot off the presses — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. ADHD in Teens: More Resources Teens with ADHD Need Scaffolds and Structure: How Not to Helicopter Parent The Key to Reducing Teens’ Risky Behavior? It Might Be Medication Coverage Hormones, High School, and ADHD: A Parent’s Guide Why Teens Stop Trying — and Achieving — at School
Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025
Linda Roggli explains why ADHD brains have a harder time cementing new habits, how to start with a small goal, build new habits into existing routines, and use reminders to get habits to stick — and why it's important to celebrate every step. Small Wins and Building Habits: More Resources Download: Lifestyle Changes for Adults with ADHD Read: 7 Habits That Bring Calm and Stability Read: ADHD Tips You Haven’t Tried Yet eBook: Declutter Your Life (and Home! and Office!) Access the video and slides for podcast episode #537 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/small-wins-new-habits-adhd-new-year/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025
If you’re a mom with ADHD, and you feel overwhelmed by the daily chaos of getting kids off to school, managing clutter, planning meals, and more, join Terry Matlen for explanations, inspiration, and plenty of practical strategies. Motherhood & ADHD: More Resources Download: Parenting Guide for Caregivers with ADHD Read: 13 Survival Strategies for Moms with ADHD Read: “Today, We Will Give Ourselves Grace.” eBook: Women with ADHD — How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females Access the video and slides for podcast episode #536 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/invisible-load-motherhood-adhd-parenting-stress/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025
J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., explains why the ADHD brain excels at procrastination and shares tactics to make dreaded tasks feel more doable. This special episode is a feature article from the Winter 2024 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive our Spring 2025 issue hot off the presses — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. ADHD Procrastination and Task Paralysis: More Resources Why Do I Procrastinate? ADHD Excuses — and Solutions Why the ADHD Brain Chooses the Less Important Task — and How CBT Improves Prioritization Skills Stop Dodging That Dreaded Task! 9 Ways to Halt Avoidance Procrastination Quiz: How Seriously Do You Procrastinate?
Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2025
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., explains how to use Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) to decrease conflict and defiant behavior and enhance relationships. This special episode is a feature article from the Winter 2024 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive our Spring 2025 issue hot off the presses — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. ADHD and Explosive Behavior: More Resources 6 Truths About Child Behavior Problems That Unlock Better Behavior Why Is My Child So Angry?! What Are the Lagging Skills Holding Your Child Back? Self-Test: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children
Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024
Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr., M.D., discusses the similarities and differences between these two conditions, developmental and environmental risk factors, and how symptoms of each can dramatically affect a person’s life. ADHD & Mental Health Conditions: More Resources Download: How ADHD and Schizophrenia Overlap Read: “They All Feed Off Each Other”: Stories of Life with ADHD and Comorbidities Research: Disparate Psychiatric Disorders Share Widespread Genetic Overlap eBook: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #533 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-schizophrenia-mental-health-comorbidity/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024
As sunlight dwindles in the winter months, people with ADHD are especially prone to winter depression. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains how light therapy can help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This special episode is a feature article from the Winter 2024 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive our Spring 2025 issue hot off the presses — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. Winter Depression, Sleep, and ADHD: More Resources Seasonal Affective Disorder and the ADHD Brain Late Nights, Later Days: The Under-Recognized Impact of Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome in ADHD How to Break the Exhausting Habit of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024
Executive functions are the skills that allow us to plan for and meet goals, manage time effectively, remember what we've heard and read, and exercise self-control. Peg Dawson, Ed.D., shares strategies you can use to improve your EFs and cement habits. Executive Functioning in Adults: More Resources Self-Test: Do You Have a Working Memory Deficit? Read: 7 Executive Function Deficits Tied to ADHD Read: How Adults with ADHD Think eBook: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions Access the video and slides for podcast episode #531 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-functioning-adults-adhd-strategies/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024
DBT works by helping children develop skills that decrease unwanted feelings and unhelpful behaviors, as well as accept difficult feelings about themselves and others without judgment. Learn about this evidence-based treatment from Lauren Allerhand, Psy.D. DBT for ADHD: More Resources Download: What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Read: Overview of ADHD Therapies Q&A: Why Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation Is Central to ADHD eBook: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #530 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt-for-adhd/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024
Bad grades may not fairly reflect your child’s effort, motivation, or potential. Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares ways to investigate why it’s happening and the two most common reasons for poor grades, plus conversation starters for talking with your child. ADHD at School: More Resources Download: Transform Your Teen’s Apathy Into Engagement Read: Do This, Then That! How to Model Planning & Prioritizing for Students with ADHD Q&A: “We Need an After-School Routine to Ease the Transition to Homework.” eBook: The ADHD Homework Survival Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #529 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/bad-grades-report-card-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024
Join Master Certified Relationship Coach Amie Leadingham to learn strategies for creating an online dating profile that showcases your authentic self and how to identify potential red flags and navigate common dating scenarios, including love bombing, impulsivity, and ghosting. Dating with ADHD: More Resources Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Q&A: “What Are the Signs of a Controlling Relationship?” Read: The First Rule of Dating with ADHD eBook: The ADHD Relationship Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #528 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/love-bombing-toxic-relationship-dating-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024
Dialectical Behavior Therapy aims to improve emotional dysregulation through four basic skills modules: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn more about DBT for adults with ADHD from Scott Spradlin, LPC. DBT Skills for ADHD Symptoms: More Resources Download: What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Read: Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy Works Read: DBT Plus tDCS May Best Improve ADHD Symptoms in Adults eBook: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions Access the video and slides for podcast episode #527 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/dbt-adhd-adult-treatment-guide/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024
OCD often has little to do with the fear of germs. In fact, the number one compulsion is avoidance. For example, a child may experience anxiety around school. Natalia Aíza, LPC discusses common misconceptions, treatment options, and typical outcomes. OCD in Children with ADHD: More Resources Download: How Are Symptoms of OCD Different from ADHD? Read: Does OCD Always Come with Anxiety? Read: “I’ve Called My OCD Compulsions ‘Screaming Mimis’ Since I Was 7” eBook: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #526 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/ocd-in-children-with-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024
Lotta Borg Skoglund, M.D., Ph.D., explains how fluctuating hormone levels can worsen ADHD symptoms at different stages of life and influence medication effect, how to differentiate between ADHD and menopausal symptoms — and how to talk about all of this with your doctor. ADHD in Perimenopause & Menopause: More Resources Download: Menopause & ADHD: Treatments & Interventions Replay: The Emotional Lives of Girls with ADHD Read: “How I Restarted My Life After a Post-Menopausal ADHD Diagnosis” Advocate: We Demand Attention! A Call for Greater Research on Women with ADHD eBook: How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #525 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/talk-to-your-doctor-menopause-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) describes unbearable pain related to rejection or criticism. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., highlights how heightened sensitivity can intensify conflict in relationships, and how couples can process emotions and foster connection. RSD in Relationships: More Resources Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Replay: Strategies for Managing Your Sensitivities in Real Time Self-Test: RSD Symptoms Checklist Read: You Are Enough — Counteracting Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, & RSD eBook: The Emotions of ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #524 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-meaning-impact-relationships-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024
Penn and Kim Holderness join forces with ADDitude to explore core ADHD strengths such as creativity, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and resilience as we celebrate ADHD Empowerment Month. ADHD Empowerment: More Resources Read: Holderness Family Values: 9 ADHD Truths (with a Side of Laughter) Free Download: All the Best Parts of ADHD Replay: ADHD is Awesome — The Holderness Family Guide to Thriving with ADHD Read: “How My ADHD Makes Me a More Dynamic, Resourceful, Passionate Leader” eBook: Inattentive ADHD in Adults — An Essential Guide to the Underdiagnosed, Undertreated Subtype Access the video and slides for podcast episode #523 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/holderness-family-we-define-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024
Smart money management eludes ADHD brains for various reasons. Financial planner Otto Rivera teaches us how to short-circuit impulsive spending, reduce debt, and net other small wins on the way to building a financial plan to reach longer-term goals. How to Budget with ADHD: More Resources Download: ADHD-Friendly Budgeting Guide Read: The ADHD Tax Is Draining — Financially and Emotionally Read: “A $400 Adrenaline Rush”: Stories of Impulse Buying with ADHD eBook: Secrets of the ADHD Brain Access the video and slides for podcast episode #522 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-budget-impulse-buying-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024
Navigating students’ emotional dysregulation can be one of the most challenging aspects of classroom management. Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., teaches educators how to engage both proactive and reactive strategies for effectively managing emotional dysregulation. Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers: More Resources Download: Kid-Friendly Mindful Meditation Exercises Sign Up: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators Read: Top Emotion Regulation Difficulties for Youth with ADHD Read: 13 Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies for Educators Today eBook: The Teacher’s Guide to ADHD School Behavior Access the video and slides for podcast episode #521 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotional-dysregulation-classroom-behavior-adhd-students/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024
Professional organizer Tracy McCubbin discusses how to decrease disorganization and conflict over clutter when one—or all—family members have ADHD, including how to decide what to keep and what to toss and how to put things back where they belong. How to Organize a Messy Home with ADHD: More Resources Free Guide: Hoarding Disorder vs. ADHD Clutter Q&A: “Should I Hire a Professional Organizer?” Read: How to Motivate for Cleaning House When You Really Don’t Want To eBook: Declutter Your Life (and Home! and Office!) Access the video and slides for podcast episode #520 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-organize-a-messy-home-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024
With a focus on understanding and managing time, Sharon Saline, Psy.D., shows you how to collaboratively teach planning and prioritizing in a way that helps kids and teens with ADHD develop the independence needed for success at school. Time Blindness & Executive Function in ADHD Students: More Resources Sign Up: ADHD @ School: A Free Class for Parents Read: Prioritize & Organize with These Planner Pointers Read: Activity Ideas to Hone Brain Skills Read: Teaching Sequence and Schedules eBook: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Routines Access the video and slides for podcast episode #519 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/eisenhower-matrix-how-to-prioritize-plan-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024
For decades, ADHD was thought to be a disorder of childhood. Maggie Sibley, Ph.D., presents the latest science behind our modern conceptualization of ADHD across the lifespan, including late-onset and late-identified ADHD and fluctuating symptom severity. ADHD in Adults: More Resources Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults? Read: Is Adult ADHD Real? Yes — and Still Heavily Stigmatized Read: Why We Need U.S. Guidelines for Adults with ADHD eBook: ADHD After 40: A Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Later in Life Access the video and slides for podcast episode #518 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/can-adults-have-adhd-symptoms-diagnosis/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024
Ann Dolin, M.Ed., explains what a sustainable system looks like and how it can be a game changer for a student with ADHD, plus proven strategies to help your child effectively use a calendar system, maintain organizational routines, and more. Organization System for Students with ADHD: More Resources Sign Up: ADHD @ School: A Free Class for Parents Download: 3 Rules for Organizing Your Child Read: Back-to-School Supplies Every Student with ADHD Needs Read: Be On Time! How to Teach Sequence and Schedules eBook: 7 Core Executive Functions in Children & Teens Access the video and slides for podcast episode #517 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/organization-system-back-to-school-adhd/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024
Identifying signs of ADHD in preschool-aged children can be a challenge. Learn how to differentiate between typical development and behaviors that may indicate ADHD during the early childhood years from Alexis Bancroft, Ph.D., and Cynthia Martin, Psy.D. ADHD in Preschool: More Resources Self-Test: ADHD Symptoms in Children Read: Isn’t My 4-Year-Old Too Young to Be Diagnosed With ADHD? Read: “The Day My Hyperactive Toddler Aced His ADHD Test” eBook: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Routines Access the video and slides for podcast episode #516 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/signs-of-adhd-preschool-symptoms/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024
Children who are quick to anger and lash out may be labeled oppositional or defiant. Ross Greene, Ph.D., introduces his Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, which empowers caregivers to rethink challenging behaviors as frustration responses. PDA and ODD: More Resources Download: 10 Rules for Ending Confrontation & Defiance Read: The Facts About ODD and Attention Deficit Read: Back From the Brink: Two Families’ Stories of Oppositional Defiant Disorder eBook: The Parent’s Guide to ADHD Discipline Access the video and slides for podcast episode #515 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/pathological-demand-avoidance-odd-collaborative-proactive-solutions/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024
Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., helps professionals with ADHD and employers understand how ADHD impacts work life and shares self-management techniques, accommodations, and organizational strategies that will lead to career success. ADHD in the Workplace: More Resources Download: The Eisenhower Matrix for ADHD Decision-Making Read: How to Foster Neurodiversity in the Workplace Read: The Best Work Schedule for ADHD Brains — Flexible or Rigid? eBook: Getting Things Done with Adult ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #514 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-the-workplace-strategies-neurodivergent-adults/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024
Moving on from high school is a big transition — especially for students with ADHD who received accommodations because there are no IEPs in higher education. Learn about the process of getting disability services in college from Jillian Lillibridge Heilman, Ph.D. College Accommodations: More Resources Download: What Are Your Teen’s Weakest Executive Functions? Read: 5 Steps to College Accommodations Q&A: “504 Plan vs. IEP — What’s the Gateway to College Accommodations?” Read: 10 Myths About School Laws for ADHD Services Read: 13 Survival Tips from College Graduates with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #513 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-accommodations-adhd-neurodivergent-students/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2024
From elementary through high school, absenteeism is growing. Alana Cooperman, LCSW, discusses the underlying anxiety that often propels this behavior, how it can present differently, and evidence-based strategies to support students with school refusal behaviors. School Avoidance & ADHD: More Resources Download: The School Avoidance Alliance’s Free Guide to Working with Your School Enroll: The School Avoidance Alliance’s Master Class for Parents (use discount code: Additude) Share: The School Avoidance Alliance’s Course for Educators (use discount code: Additude) Read: Why School Stress Is Toxic for Our Children Sign Up: Free Back-to-School Master Class from ADDitude Read: 6 Good Reasons to Change Your Child’s School Download: Social Anxiety Facts and Falsehoods Access the video and slides for podcast episode #512 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/school-refusal-avoidance-adhd-students/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024
Karen Saporito, Ph.D., explains the ways in which ADHD and autism overlap and how they can present differently in children and adults, and across genders — including why autism is so easily missed and misdiagnosed, especially in girls and women, and the consequences of that. ADHD & Autism: More Resources Sign Up: The Clinicians’ Guide to Differential Diagnosis of ADHD Self-Test Video: What Does Autism Look Like in Adults? Read: Signs of Autism in Women with ADHD Read: An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin, Autism Advocate Access the video and slides for podcast episode #511 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/audhd-adhd-autism-women-girls/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024
A cluttered, disorganized living environment is as common as it is unsettling for many people who have ADHD. Michael A. Tompkins, Ph.D., helps us understand how to discern clutter versus hoarding and teaches practical strategies to decrease disorganization. Hoarding vs. ADHD Clutter: More Resources Download: Your Guide to Hoarding Disorder vs. ADHD Clutter Get: Declutter Your Life (and Home! and Office!) Read: What Does Hoarding Disorder Look Like? Read: How to Motivate for Cleaning House When You Really Don’t Want to Access the video and slides for podcast episode #510 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/hoarding-disorder-clutter-adhd-strategies/ This ADHD Experts podcast episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024
Children and teens with ADHD are more likely to be bullied than their neurotypical peers, and this bullying can physically harm their brains. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., shares strategies that can help children cope with bullies, and allow their brains to heal. Bullying, Trauma, and ADHD: More Resources Download: Secrets of the ADHD Brain Get: The ADHD Guide to Making & Keeping Friends Read: 13 Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies for Educators Today Read: How to Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying Access the video and slides for podcast episode #509 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/ptsd-bullying-adhd-brain-effects/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024
Timothy Wilens, M.D., discusses new medications approved for ADHD and strategies to manage hard-to-treat and complex ADHD (attention deficit disorder plus at least one comorbid condition), including the use of a stimulant and nonstimulant medication. Treating Complex ADHD: More Resources Download: 2024 Scorecard of ADHD Treatments Sign Up: The Clinicians’ Guide to Treating Complex ADHD Read: Treatment Troubleshooting Guide for Patients Replay: "Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options," with Dr. Timothy Wilens Access the video and slides for podcast episode #508 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/combination-therapy-comorbid-adhd-anxiety-depression/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024
Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, helps caregivers understand how lagging social executive function skills and social anxiety present in tween and teen boys with ADHD and shares evidence-based strategies to help boys connect with peers and develop real-life friendships. Social Skills in Boys with ADHD: More Resources Get: The ADHD Guide to Making & Keeping Friends Replay: "Raising Socially Smart Tweens & Teens," with Ryan Wexelblatt Read: Understanding the Role of Anxiety in Children with ADHD Q&A: “My Teen Wants ‘Cool Kid’ Friends, or None at All” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #507 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/why-cant-i-make-friends-boys-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024
Many women with ADHD experience what feels like premenstrual syndrome (PMS) — on steroids. Symptoms include severe sadness, irritability, fatigue, and physical discomfort. Dara Abraham, D.O., delves into the intricate interplay between PMDD and ADHD. PMDD and ADHD: More Resources Download: Menstrual Cycle Tracking Log Self-Test: Do You Have PMDD? Read: PMDD, Autism, and ADHD — The Hushed Comorbidity Get: How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females Access the video and slides for podcast episode #506 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/pmdd-symptoms-women-adhd-link/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024
Kim and Penn of the Holderness Family discuss themes from their new book, ADHD is Awesome, including how to reframe your ADHD traits, why boredom is so difficult for ADHD brains, and how to embrace routine while remaining zany and fun. Living with ADHD: More Resources Download: How to Build a Dopamine Menu Get: Your Complete ADHD Guide Read: 9 ADHD Myths That Perpetuate Stigma Read: The Positives of ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #505 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/holderness-family-guide-adhd-is-awesome/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024
Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D., helps caregivers understand the effects of infrequent and frequent cannabis use on cognition and sleep health in teens with ADHD, as well as how to engage youth in reducing problematic cannabis use. Teens with ADHD, Sleep, and Substance Use Disorder: More Resources Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD Get: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD Learn: SUD Risk Is Elevated by ADHD Q&A: “My Teen is Smoking Marijuana and Changing Before My Eyes. What Do I Do?” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #504 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/weed-adhd-symptoms-sleep-teens/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024
Some individuals with ADHD take longer to achieve independence than do their peers. Anthony Rostain, M.D., offers practical advice to parents who are struggling to support their 20-something kids during the prolonged transition known as emerging adulthood. ADHD in Emerging Adulthood: More Resources Download: Questions to Get Your Child Talking Get: 7 Core Executive Functions in Children & Teens Read: 5 Critical Life Skills That Build Independence & Confidence Read: “Stop Trying to Fix Everything!” Scripts for Reflective Listening Access the video and slides for podcast episode #503 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emerging-adulthood-adhd-young-adult-living-skills/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024
Learn about new and ongoing research about the safety and efficacy of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, and LSD to treat mood disorders and other conditions from Adrian Jacques H. Ambrose, M.D. Treatment for Mood Disorders: More Resources Download: Solving the Bipolar and ADHD Puzzle Self-Test: Depression in Adults Read: Mental Health’s Psychedelic Revolution Get: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #502 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/psychedelic-therapy-for-mood-disorders/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2024
When you have a big report to write or taxes to file... do you opt to mow the lawn or clean the bathroom instead? As J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., finds, this is a common procrastination pattern for adults with ADHD. Learn how to outwit "procrastivity" and stop keeping yourself busy with tasks that don't move you toward your larger goals or priorities. Procrastivity and ADHD: More Resources Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook Replay: How CBT and ADHD Coaching Help Adults Manage Their Symptoms Naturally, with Dr. Russell Ramsay Self-Test: How Seriously Do You Procrastinate? Read: Why the ADHD Brain Chooses the Less Important Task Access the video and slides for podcast episode #501 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/productive-procrastination-adhd-procrastivity/ This ADHD Experts podcast episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2024
Join Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., to learn about the symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders, how to distinguish them from ADHD and normal child and adolescent development, and how the conditions impact each other when they coexist. Depression, Anxiety, & ADHD in Teens: More Resources Download: A Parent’s Guide to Depression in Teens Replay: "The ADHD-Depression Connection in Adults," with Dr. Roberto Olivardia Learn: Why Anxiety Disorder Is So Often Misdiagnosed Q&A: New Approaches to Treating Depression and ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #500 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/teen-depression-anxiety-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2024
David W. Goodman, M.D., discusses the emerging research on ADHD after age 50, including the disorder's possible association with dementia, the diagnostic process, and safe treatment options for older adults. ADHD in Older Adults: More Resources Download: What Your Doctor Needs to Know About ADHD in Older Adults Read: “I Feared I Had Alzheimer’s. It Turns Out It Was Undiagnosed ADHD.” Read: First-Ever Adult ADHD Guidelines Forthcoming Replay: The Science Behind Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Older Adults, with Dr. David Goodman Access the video and slides for podcast episode #499 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-adults-symptoms-after-50/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2024
College prep looks different for teens with ADHD, who may lag behind in independent living skills and college readiness. Laura Barr, M.Ed., provides a clear roadmap for teens and parents, including milestones, practical steps, and launch and college timeline checklists. College Prep for ADHD Brains: More Resources Download: How to Get ADHD Accommodations in College Get: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD Read: College Packing List for ADHD Undergrads Read: Half of College Kids Stop Taking Their ADHD Medication. Make Sure Your Teen Isn’t One of Them. Access the video and slides for podcast episode #498 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-prep-teen-readiness-adhd/ This ADHD Experts podcast episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2024
Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, Ph.D., explains what makes a relationship toxic and how to identify the signs, why adolescents with ADHD are at particularly high risk, and how to support teens through ending and recovering from an unhealthy relationship. Teen Relationships: More Resources Download: Questions to Get Your Child Talking Replay: Gaslighting, Love Bombing & Beyond, by Stephanie Sarkis Read: ADHD Teens and Dating — Relationship Advice for Parents Read: “How Toxic Relationship Residue Poisoned My Love Life” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #497 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/toxic-relationships-teens-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2024
Interrupting conversations. Appearing not to listen. Revealing too much personal information. Making friends as an adult with ADHD is hard for all these reasons and more. Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., explains how to overcome common social traps. How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD: More Resources Download: The ADHD Friendship Guide for Adults Self-Test: 10 Questions That Reveal Toxic Behaviors Read: 3 Common ADHD Friendship Challenges Read: “How I’m Teaching My ADHD Brain to Listen” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #496 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-make-friends-adult-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2024
Black children and adults with ADHD are less likely to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment due to structural racism, socioeconomic inequalities, and stigma. Napoleon Higgins, M.D., explains how we can start addressing these racial disparities in health care. Healthy Equity in ADHD: More Resources Get: 2024 Scorecard of ADHD Treatments Read: The Ongoing Work of Normalizing ADHD in BIPOC Communities Read: Why We Must Achieve Equitable ADHD Care for African American and Latinx Children Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults? Access the video and slides for podcast episode #495 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/health-equity-adhd-diagnosis-treatment/ This ADHD Experts podcast episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024
Despite being serious mental health conditions, and highly comorbid with ADHD, eating disorders often go undetected. Christine Peat, Ph.D., helps caregivers and others understand symptoms and treatments for different types of eating disorders. Eating Disorders: More Resources Get: The Eating Disorders Linked to ADHD Self-Test: Eating Disorders in Adults Read: Body Image, Bigorexia, and Eating Disorders in Men and Boys Read: Red Flags and Recovery Steps for Teens Access the video and slides for podcast episode #494 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/eating-disorders-adhd-arfid-anorexia/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2024
Brandon Slade provides educators with the tools they need to teach crucial executive function (EF) skills. While EFs lag in many children with ADHD and learning differences, integrating EF support strategies will help all students in your classroom. Executive Function Skills for Students: More Resources Self-Test: Could Your Child Have an Executive Function Deficit? Read: A Classroom Exercise That Teaches Self-Advocacy and Celebrates Differences Get: The Ultimate Executive Function Guide Read: The Misconceptions That Stifle Students with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #493 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-function-skills-educators-guide/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2024
Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., highlights the behaviors linked to ADHD — procrastination, risk-taking, aiming for perfection, people-pleasing, etc. — that hold us back, and how to interrupt this self-defeating cycle with new habits that lift us up. Self-Sabotage with ADHD: More Resources Read: 10 Corrosive Thoughts That Are Holding You Back Download: Scripts to Manage Anger & Reactivity Get: The Emotions of ADHD Read: 6 Pieces of Life Advice from ADHD Coaches Access the video and slides for podcast episode #492 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/self-sabotage-perfectionism-procrastination-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2024
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