ADHD Connect Podcast

Reward systems can be incredibly effective for kids with ADHD—but only if they're used well. In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor breaks down the nuts and bolts of motivation systems: when to use them, how to design them, and how to keep them working over time. You’ll learn how to define target behaviors, choose meaningful reinforcers, and avoid common mistakes that can derail progress. Whether you're...

In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor helps you hit the ground running with a back-to-school plan that supports your child’s executive functioning from day one. Whether your child struggles with staying on top of assignments, getting started, or just keeping track of what’s due, this episode offers practical strategies to build systems that actually work. Dr. Taylor walks you through ho...

In this episode of the ADHD Connect Podcast, Dr. Tish Taylor dives into one of the most common (and often frustrating) challenges for families of kids with ADHD: transitions. From big shifts like heading back to school, to daily transitions like turning off a video game or getting out the door in the morning, Dr. Tish explains why these moments are so tough—and what you can do to make them smoothe...

In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the importance of flexible thinking in children and teens with ADHD. Many kids with ADHD struggle with black-and-white thinking—seeing things as either all good or all bad, fair or unfair, right or wrong. This kind of rigid thinking often fuels emotional outbursts, frustration, and conflict, even as kids get older. Dr. Taylor shares three c...

In this heartfelt episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor speaks directly to parents and caregivers who may be feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or uncertain about their child’s future with ADHD. With warmth and clarity, she explores what it means to hold on to hope—even when things feel tough. Dr. Tish shares four empowering strategies to help you shift your mindset, focus on short-term progress...

Sibling conflict is a part of growing up—but when ADHD is involved, those moments can escalate quickly. In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores why sibling dynamics can be especially challenging in families with ADHD and how to handle them with calm, confidence, and clarity. You'll learn: Why children with ADHD may react more intensely to their siblings How to coach and model bet...

Video games are a big part of many kids’ lives—but when your child has ADHD, is gaming just a fun outlet, or something more concerning? In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the growing research around ADHD and video gaming, sharing both the potential benefits and the warning signs parents and professionals should know. You’ll learn: What the science says about gaming and ADHD (2019–2023 liter...

Summer can feel like a welcome break—until it suddenly doesn’t. If you’ve ever found yourself mid-July wondering how things got so off track, this episode is for you. Dr. Tish Taylor walks you through a practical ADHD Summer Checklist to help your family plan ahead and stay grounded through the ups and downs of the season. From schedules and sleep to sibling dynamics, screen time, and social conne...

In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor reflects on Paul Tough’s recent article in The New York Times Magazine titled “Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?” With clarity and compassion, she unpacks the key questions raised in the piece—like why ADHD diagnoses and medication use are rising, what we really mean by “ADHD,” and whether it’s neurological, environmental, or something more complex. Drawi...

In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the many conditions that commonly co-occur with ADHD—and how to tell the difference. From oppositional behaviors and emotional outbursts to anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and even autism spectrum traits, ADHD rarely shows up alone. In fact, only about 20% of individuals diagnosed with ADHD have no additional diagnoses. So what does that mean for...

In this first episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores a crucial topic: not every child with ADHD is the same. While ADHD comes with core traits, each child’s experience is unique, requiring personalized approaches to support and intervention. Dr. Tish breaks down the different ADHD presentations, explains how individual traits shape behavior and learning and introduces her ADHD Individua...