ADHD Experts Podcast

As Tracy Otsuka explains, typical approaches to getting things done often don't work for ADHD brains. Learn how to recognize your strengths and use them to create customized strategies that resonate with who you already are. New Year, New Habits: More Resources: Free Download: Your January 2024 Calendar of Small Goals That Add Up Get: The Free Healthy Habits Handbook from ADDitude Read: How to Fin...

Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph. D., discusses the role of estrogen in cognition; cognitive changes during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause; the impact of menopause on ADHD; and more about the challenges of hormone fluctuation during the life cycle. More Resources on Hormones & ADHD Download: Your Guide to Menopause & ADHD Read: How the Menstrual Cycle Intensifies ADHD Symptoms Read: Wha...

Exhaustion and anxiety are common byproducts of ADHD in females who are constantly juggling busy work and family schedules. Kate Moryoussef explains how to break the burnout cycle and harness self-awareness and self-compassion to live life on your terms. More Resources on Preventing ADHD Burnout Read: Rising from the Burnout – A Recovery Kit for Women with ADHD Self-Test: Am I Burnt Out? Download:...

Up to 40 percent of children with ADHD also experience symptoms of cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS). Learn about similarities and differences between CDS and ADHD, as well as evidence-based treatments, from Joseph Fredrick, Ph. D. Free Resources on Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome and ADHD: Download: Understand Why You Can't Sleep Read: What Is Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome? Read: What Is...

Historically, parenting leaned heavily on punitive approaches. But, as Caroline Mendel, Psy. D., shares, research indicates that balancing warmth with limit-setting is important to raising well-adjusted children, especially when a child is neurodivergent. Free Resources on Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Download: The ADHD Library for Parents Read: How Praise Triggers Better Control in the ADHD...

James Morton, Ph. D., presents research on the gut-brain axis that's shedding light on the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and describes current efforts in developing microbiome-based therapies. Free Resources on the Human Microbiome and Autism: Download: Checklist of Autism Symptoms Read: GI Problems Linked to Underlying Anxiety in Youth with ASD Read: More Than Picky Eating Access...

ADHD makes it harder to convert intentions into actions. Ari Tuckman, Psy. D., MBA, outlines a more useful way of thinking about executive functions that involves tweaking your environment, choosing the right tools, and other ways to externalize EFs. Free Resources on Executive Functions and ADHD: Download: Is It Executive Function Disorder? Read: 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD Read: ADHD Minds Are Trapp...

Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., discusses why neurodivergent adults often have a history of relationship struggles, why it's common to adopt people-pleasing behaviors (and why this ultimately backfires), and how to be more authentic in your friendships. Free Resources on Adult Friendship and ADHD: Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar Read: "I'm Sorry — What Were You Saying?" Read: Where Does 'Introver...

Depression and ADHD frequently co-occur. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of depression and differentiate it from typical sadness, plus current treatments and supportive strategies for caregivers, from Karen L. Swartz, M.D.  Free Resources on Depression in Teens: Download: A Parent's Guide to Major Depressive Disorder Read: AAP Recommends Mental Health Screening for All U.S. Youth Read: Is My C...

Rejection sensitive dysphoria refers to unbearable feelings of pain following an actual or perceived rejection — and it is almost ubiquitous with ADHD. Sharon Saline, Psy. D., explains how RSD manifests, and strategies for managing emotional sensitivity. Free Resources on RSD and ADHD: Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: Challenging the Fallacy of "Not Good Enough" Read: Re...

Kids with ADHD are better able to focus on schoolwork when the home they live in is organized and conducive to learning. But that order is tricky to achieve when caregivers have ADHD too. Learn strategies that work from Ann Dolin, M.Ed. Free Resources on Motivating Students with ADHD Download: Transform Your Teen's Apathy Into Engagement Read: Your Child's 7 Executive Functions — and How to Boost...

Stigma, myths about ADHD, historical mistrust of the medical community, and a shortage of clinicians of color all contribute to challenges around adequate care in communities of color. Learn more from Evelyn Polk Green, M.S.Ed. Free Resources on Health Equity & ADHD: Download: How to Prepare for Your ADHD Evaluation Read: Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color Read: We Need to Talk About ADHD S...

ADHD is likely influenced by both genetics and the environment, starting before birth. Charlotte Cecil, Ph. D., shares insights from early research involving ADHD and epigenetics, and what the future may hold in terms of potential clinical applications. Free Resources on Epigenetics & ADHD: Download: Is It Adult ADHD? Read: The Impacts of Environment, Lifestyle, and Stress Read: Prenatal and Early...

Given the prevalence of ADHD, every educator should assume they'll be teaching at least one student with the condition. Evelyn Polk Green, M.S.Ed., highlights myths about ADHD, and the facts and accommodations teachers need to know. Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD: Download: "The ADHD Iceberg" Poster for School R ead: 7 Surprising Ways ADHD Shows Up in the Classroom Read: How to Get...

Lawrence Amsel, M.D., explains the unique challenges primary care providers and mental health clinicians face when engaging and treating patients with depression, and how to build trust and improve communication and outcomes. Free Resources on Depression Treatment Barriers: Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression Self-Test: Depression in Adults Read: ADHD and Trauma: Untangling Causes, Sym...

Studies suggest that ADHD increases the risk for postpartum depression. PPD may also exacerbate ADHD and can impact the wellbeing of the entire family. Jayne Singer, Ph. D., provides an overview of symptoms and treatment options. Free Resources on Postpartum Depression: Download: Free Guide to Hormones and ADHD in Women Self-Test: Signs of Postpartum Depression Read: ADHD Increases Risk for Postpa...

Laura Barr, M.Ed., counsels caregivers and neurodivergent college-bound students on factors to consider during a college search and how to make the process much less stressful for applicants with executive functioning challenges. Free Resources on ADHD in College: Download: Securing ADHD Accommodations in College R ead: The College Packing List for ADHD Undergrads Read: 13 Survival Tips from Colle...

Peter Jensen, M.D., reviews the current research involving genetic and environmental factors associated with ADHD and discusses the scientific advances we may see in the next decade or more, including the diagnosis of more subtypes and novel treatments. Free Resources on ADHD Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults? Read: The Buzz Around Neuroimaging Read: The Hi...

Twice exceptional students may perform above average in some areas and below average in others. Mary Ruth Coleman, Ph. D., discusses how to identify students who are 2e and understand their unique hurdles to help them cope with stress and avoid burnout. Free Resources on Twice Exceptionality: Download: "An Introduction Letter to My Teacher" Read: What Does Twice Exceptional Even Mean? Read: High E...

Merriam Sarcia Saunders, LMFT, highlights the unique developmental and emotional needs parents of neurodivergent children must consider during and after divorce, including talking to the child, custody scheduling, and keeping treatment consistent. Free Resources on Coparenting Children with ADHD: Download: Sample Schedule for Children with ADHD Read: The ADHD Co-Parenting Guide to Consistent Treat...

Temple Grandin, Ph. D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, talks about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions to world renown. Free Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodiversity: eBook: The Truth About Autism in Adults D...

Students who have ADHD and other executive functioning deficits are often misunderstood by educators. Brandon Slade shares research involving EF skills development and actionable supports that can help neurodivergent students succeed academically. Free Resources on Improving Executive Function at School: Download: The Top 6 Learning Challenges Associated with ADHD Read: The Testing Ground for Exec...

"Functional organization" involves embracing your stage of life in the way you organize. Lisa Woodruff explains why and how to do this, sharing practical, easy-to-implement ideas for your kitchen, bedrooms, workspaces, and more.   More Resources on ADHD and Home Organization: eBook:  Declutter Your Life! (and Home! and Office!) Free download: How to Tidy Up Your Home Like a Pro Read: What Stops Me...

Learn why ADHD is routinely under-diagnosed in African-American children due to stigma, mistrust of the medical community, and other factors from Cheryl Hamilton, Ed. D. — and how untreated ADHD increases risk for poor academic and social outcomes. Free Resources on ADHD in Families of Color: Download: Debunking Myths About ADHD Read: How Children of Color Get Left Behind Read: We Need to Talk Abo...

Gregory A. Fabiano, Ph. D., teaches teachers how the core features of ADHD are magnified by classroom expectations, the limitations of traditional approaches, and strategies and supports educators can use to help students with ADHD flourish. Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD: Download: 20 Learning Strategies Designed for Students with ADHD Teacher Training Newsletter:  The ADHD Learnin...