ADHD Experts Podcast

Irritability commonly occurs alongside ADHD, but, as William French, M.D., explains, sometimes emotion regulation difficulties (ERD) indicate something more. Learn about mood disorders and steps you can take to help a child experiencing ERD.

Dozens of digital therapeutics—also referred to as neurotechnologies or digital medicine—are being developed and marketed. Randy Kulman, Ph. D., provides an overview of this new tech that uses video games, apps, and virtual reality to treat ADHD symptoms.

ADHD may be hereditary, but Joel Nigg, Ph. D., shares emerging research showing that environmental exposures can affect how genes are expressed. While stress and trauma can worsen learning & behavior challenges, certain lifestyle changes can lessen the harm.

Dena Cabrera, Psy. D., CEDS, and Megan Kniskern, R.D., discuss how to help teens with eating disorders build healthier nutrition habits, including how to address binge eating and anorexia, and how to know when a teen needs professional help.

Different thinkers require different strategies for getting things done (GTD) on the job. Linda Walker, PCC, shares workarounds that can help people with ADHD stay focused, communicate, meet deadlines, and reach peak productivity at work.

ADHD often impacts social skills, which can lead to peer rejection. But we can change this. Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S., shares how parents can work collaboratively with kids to rehabilitate their image, and how to enlist help from teachers.

Reports of eating disorders have risen alarmingly in the last three years. In this conversation and Q&A, Dena Cabrera, Psy. D., CEDS, discusses the link with ADHD, how to recognize eating disorders, how to talk about body image with teens, and more.

As Linda Roggli, PCC, explains, ADHD is more than the sum of its parts. Rather than a collection of symptoms that can be compartmentalized and treated to mitigate their impact on school or work, ADHD is a 24/7 companion that impacts every aspect of our being.

People with ADHD may experience emotional flooding (whether fear, anger, etc.) and say or do things we later regret. Sharon Saline, Psy. D., teaches us how to identify and work with our triggers and make intentional choices about words and actions.

Time management is a crucial life skill. People with ADHD know this, but struggle to hit deadlines and get places on time. Ari Tuckman, Psy. D., MBA, explains how ADHD impacts the way you see time, and shares strategies to manage time more effectively.

2e, or twice exceptional, students are undeniably bright, but often plagued by inconsistent performance due to interfering symptoms from ADHD or another diagnosis. Learn how to help 2e students strive and thrive from Lisa Dieker, Ph. D., and Joshua Dieker.

Children who have ADHD are at an increased risk for developing chronic tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome. John Piacentini, Ph. D., presents an overview of symptoms, co-occurring conditions, and treatment and behavioral interventions.

Punishment may keep a child with ADHD on task in the short term, but it may carry serious long-term consequences for children with weak emotional regulation. Gail Tripp, Ph. D., shares positive reinforcement strategies to use at school and at home.

Have you incurred late fees on bills? Went to buy sneakers and came home with a kayak? Had to replace misplaced items? Rick Webster explains how emotions underlie spending decisions, and strategies to overcome financial obstacles caused by ADHD.

Does your child have a hard time with friends? Should you step in? And do what? As parents know, there is a fine line between interfering and supporting. Learn how to coach your kids toward greater social skills from Caroline Maguire, PCC, M.Ed.

The clutter that accompanies ADHD is often confused with a hoarding disorder. Learn the guidelines for diagnosing hoarding disorder, the link with ADHD, and treatment best practices from Carolyn I. Rodriguez, M.D., Ph. D., and Randy O. Frost, Ph. D.

Linda Charmaraman, Ph. D., shares what research tells us about social media use and mental health among kids and teens, including the elevated risk for depression, anxiety, self-harm, and more adverse outcomes among neurodivergent youth.

Maladaptive dreaming (MD) is gaining scientific recognition, though it is not yet a psychiatric diagnosis. Nirit Soffer-Dudek, Ph. D., defines the condition and highlights similiarities to and differences from the mind-wandering seen with ADHD.

Sheryl Morelli, M.D., Leslie F. Graham, MSW, & Douglas Russell, M.D., explain the integrated care model for ADHD—when primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, and school officials collaborate—and how it improves outcomes.