ADHD Experts Podcast

Have you ever tried to calm a child in the throes of an ADHD meltdown? Varleisha D. Gibbs, Ph. D., OTD, OTR/L, explains how to build and enhance self-regulation with ADHD meditation and shares mindfulness exercises designed to calm an unsettled child.

As a woman living with ADHD, you are no doubt familiar with shame — and its dear friends guilt, fear, and self-limitation. Michelle Frank, Psy. D., discusses how to break free of this pattern and create space for new choices and behaviors.

Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, shares realistic solutions to help your son with ADHD mature into a healthy, happy young man — from establishing and maintaining friendships to mastering executive function to taking responsibility for his own actions.

Brendan Mahan's "Wall of Awful" tool helps parents and children visualize and talk about the effects of repeated failure and disappointment — and overcome the fear, shame, and anxiety that are often associated with ADHD.

Most teachers and parents recognize weak executive functions (EF): disorganized projects, incomplete homework, last-minute cramming, forgotten chores. Karen Huberty, M.Ed., & Maureen Bechard, M.S., offer strategies for strengthening EFs.

Powerful evidence shows that exercise improves not only physical health, but attention, working memory, behavior, mood, and executive functions. John J. Ratey, M.D., explains how to use movement to ease symptoms of ADHD.

When ADHD is in the picture, the leap to college often overwhelms, but, as Rick Fiery points out, this isn't the only path. Learn about post-H.S. options for your teen with ADHD, and how to increase the likelihood of college success.

ADHD may lead to social, academic, & organizational challenges—but did you know that the disorder's increased health risks may shorten longevity? Russell Barkley, Ph. D., discusses why ADHD is not just a mental health disorder, but a public health disorder.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a well-established pattern of behavior problems. David Anderson, Ph. D., helps parents understand their child's ODD diagnosis and find effective interventions.

An estimated 15 to 25 percent of adults with a lifetime history of substance abuse disorder (SUD) also have ADHD. Timothy Wilens, M.D., explores this link and outlines best treatments for managing an SUD and how to reduce the risk.

Addressing key nutritional imbalances with an integrative treatment plan has proven effective in treating ADHD, as has using natural, plant-derived compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). Learn more from James M. Greenblatt, M.D.

How do you connect with a child or teen who doesn't want to talk with you—and who is defensive or angry? Parenting expert Kirk Martin offers practical strategies for turning explosive situations into opportunities to build trust with your child.

Sleep is vitally important for brain development and learning in children, teens, and adults—yet few of us get enough. Joel Nigg, Ph. D., & Elizabeth Super, M.D., review the optimal amount by life stage, and offer solutions to common sleep challenges.

Some professionals insist that an ADHD evaluation requires a full battery of neuropsychological testing, brain imaging, and computerized tests. Thomas E. Brown, Ph. D., disagrees. Learn which diagnostic tests are valuable, and which aren't.

What if a person can't conform because of his or her neurology? Leading experts Ned Hallowell, M.D., and William Dodson, M.D., explain why shame so often accompanies ADHD, how to correct misperceptions, and how to take pride in your ADHD.

When your child struggles to make friends, and you don't know why or how to help, it's heart-wrenching. Mark Bertin, M.D., explains how ADHD and autism spectrum disorder impact kids socially, behaviorally, and emotionally, and effective interventions.

A generation ago, ADHD was considered a condition for boys. We now know that both sexes are at equal risk for developing ADHD—but, as Stephen Hinshaw, Ph. D., discusses, that women and girls face delayed diagnoses and greater stigma.

Matt Cohen, Esq., explains the key advantages and disadvantages of IEPs and 504 Plans for students with ADHD; how to identify the solution best suited for your child; and how to create a bulletproof IEP or 504 Plan and ensure that it's implemented.

Your child's IEP or 504 Plan includes the use of assistive technology. Smart. But how do you ensure that the best technology is implemented consistently, used correctly—and whether or not it's working? Janet DeSenzo offers guidelines.

Do you dread the nightly homework battles? Are your evenings spent hovering, hand-holding, and helping your child with ADHD through assignments? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Leslie Josel offers solutions.

When parents and educators work together, everyone benefits—especially the student. Cindy Goldrich, Ed. M., shares best practices for parent-teacher meetings and explains how to help teachers understand ADHD and address symptoms at school.

Reduce your teen's school-related stress by taking a collaborative, strength-based perspective. Sharon Saline, Psy. D., explains how to set goals, create systems, and sharpen your teen's organization, planning, and follow through.

Research shows that students who learn to advocate for themselves in high school are more likely to succeed in college. Theresa E. Maitland, Ph. D., describes how to help your teen understand her needs, learn what to ask for, and how to ask effectively.

Jerome Schultz, Ph. D., explains the difference between "intrinsic" and "extrinsic" motivation and why traditional motivational methods miss the mark for ADHD brains—and shares very practical strategies that will get your kids going.

The key to an effective IEP or 504 Plan is to truly understand your child's strengths & challenges. Susan Yellin, Esq., and Paul B. Yellin, M.D., share specific strategies to help with common challenges, explain what to do if things aren't working, & more