ADHD Experts Podcast

Public school, private school, parochial school, charter school, homeschool, or tutors? Kathy Kuhl discusses the pros and cons of different school options, factors to consider, and how to determine which one is best for your child and your family.

Parenting a child with ADHD can be stressful — especially if the parent also has the condition. Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph. D., teaches mothers how to manage the challenges specific to households with ADHD and how to promote own emotional health.

The ability to regulate emotions exists on a continuum, and teens with ADHD are twice as likely as their neurotypical peers to struggle with emotional dysregulation. Learn evidence-based interventions proven to help from Ellen Littman, Ph. D.

Math and writing are often difficult subjects for students with ADHD because both require extensive working memory. Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares research-based math study skills, how to help your child get their thoughts down on paper, and more.

The vast majority of adults who start ADHD medication stop taking it within a year. The reasons have to do with the nature of ADHD itself or the myths surrounding medication. William Dodson, M.D., offers strategies for consistent symptom management.

As Sharon Saline, Psy. D., explains, many adults with ADHD hold back from participating in the relationships they truly desire due to fears of embarrassment or rejection. Learn to participate in social situations with more confidence, manage RSD, and more.

Parenting a child with ADHD and sensory processing disorder (SPD) requires an understanding of the child's needs. Candace Peterson, M.S., OTRL, teaches parents how to determine their child's sensory profile and equips them with tools that will help.

ADHD is more than an attention disorder. It impacts our executive functions, and deficits in this area can negatively impact communication. Learn practical solutions for communicating with greater clarity and less reactivity from Mark Bertin, M.D.

Middle-aged women with ADHD face all the typical challenges of aging, plus a wide range of ADHD-related complications. Kathleen Nadeau, Ph. D., helps women learn to accept their ADHD, reduce their lifelong struggles, and build a fulfilling life.

Parenting a student with an IEP or 504 Plan sometimes feels like playing a game of "Whack-a-Mole" — resolve one issue, and another one pops up. Susan Yellin, Esq., provides answers to the top 10 questions parents have about IEPs and 504 Plans.

When kids with ADHD struggle socially, people assume they are "missing social cues." In truth, the struggle is often due to lagging social executive function skills. Learn how to identify and bolster thse skills from Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW.

ADHD coach Jeff Copper has seen lives transformed by a focus on self-awareness and mindset — not by strategies & tips. He shares several Aha! insights about the ADHD brain that have helped those with ADHD find solutions to their toughest problems.

Adults with ADHD can overreact with intense emotion. We can't always stop "big" feelings from welling up, but Tamara Rosier, Ph. D., helps us find healthier ways to express them and keep them from damaging relationships.

Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is a common (but rarely discussed) comorbid diagnosis related to ADHD. Roberto Olivardia, Ph. D., talks about how to recognize BFRB, the physical and emotional consequences, and recommended treatments.

Behaviors like setting unrealistic goals and insisting on personal flawlessness point to a cycle of perfectionism. Join Sharon Saline, Psy. D., to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, perfectionism, and ADHD and how to nurture a growth mindset.

The "Predominantly Inattentive" (PI) ADHD subtype can lead to significant functional impairment and distress, yet may go undiagnosed into adulthood. Mary V. Solanto, Ph. D., explains how to recognize PI and about effective treatments.

What are 'executive functions'? The abilities to reason and creatively problem-solve, exercise self-control, think before you speak, stay focused, and more. The good news is that EFs can be improved at any age. Learn how from Adele Diamond, Ph. D., FRSC.

Christine Li, Ph. D., and Tracy Otsuka, JD, LLM, AACC, discuss why women with ADHD are especially prone to revenge bedtime procrastination — pushing back bedtime to give yourself some "me time" — and how to build healthier sleep habits.

Decades of research tell us that a parent's close bond and engagement with their child leads to academic success. Join Michael Nakkula, Ph. D., to learn how this engagement can also unlock vital self-advocacy skills for children with learning differences.

Many women, ADHD or not, report increased difficulties with organization, memory, & mood during menopause. Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph. D., discusses estrogen loss during middle age, how it impacts cognition, and how it may worsen or even "create" ADHD.

You get a phone call informing you that your child is having behavior issues at school. Now what? Rachel Schwartz, Ph. D., BCBA-D, walks parents through the next steps — gathering information and implementing an effective behavior action plan.

A child with APD can hear, but may miss details and have trouble distinguishing similar sounds. This can result in struggles socially and at home and school. Beverley Holden Johns explains how to differentiate APD from ADHD and shares proven strategies.

By high school, many teens with ADHD and LD who qualify for accommodations avoid using them for fear of being labeled 'different.' Tom Bergeron discusses how educators & parents can foster acceptance and and continued use of beneficial resources.