ADHD KC Conversations

Summary: This conversation explores the complexities of disability legislation, particularly focusing on the ADA, Section 504, and IDEA, and how they impact individuals with ADHD. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, accommodations, and the need for structure in navigating transitions to independence. The discussion also highlights the significance of building a support network, effecti...

Get to know our March Parent Group speaker, Paula Smith, in the latest ADHD KC Conversations podcast episode. If you’re interested in joining the ADHDKC Parent Group when she presents “Exploring the Links Between ADHD and Environmental Factors” on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM CST, sign up today! It will be online so you can join from anywhere - and like all our events, it’s free and open to the...

We’re excited to share the latest episode of the ADHD KC Conversations Podcast featuring Kristen Stuppy and Benjamin Lyons, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor from Purple Wellness . They discuss Dr. Lyons' journey into mental health and the importance of understanding neurodivergence. The conversation also covers the challenges of transitioning to adulthood for neurodivergent individuals a...

We’re excited to share the recording of Lauren Dreher ’s powerful and relatable talk, where she dives into the realities of living with ADHD. Diagnosed later in life, Lauren uses her personal stories to help parents understand that a child’s frustrating behavior, like getting distracted or struggling to start task, are neither intentional nor fully under their control. Through humor and empathy, L...

This is the December Parent Group recording. Learn about the process of requesting accommodations at the college level, some common accommodations, differences between high school and college accommodations, and resources available from Megan Kissel from Johnson County Community College . Recommended book from a participant who is a former CHADD Chapter: The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with...

Dive Into ADHD Insights with Lauren Dreher We’re thrilled to share a special episode of the ADHDKC Conversations podcast, featuring Lauren Dreher ! Lauren is an inspiring advocate for ADHD awareness, the author of Go With Your Gut, Then Keep Going , and the co-host of the Misfits Managed podcast. An update since the podcast was recorded: Lauren will be helping with our ADHDKC Women’s Group, so we...

If you missed ADHDKC’s October Parent Group Event but wanted to learn about what goes into diagnosing ADHD and other neurological disorders, you’re in luck! You can now watch “Exploring Diagnostics: Testing for ADHD and More” in your own time. Dr. Karen Jordan and Kari Wold explored the many aspects of diagnosing ADHD and other neurological disorders, such as autism. This discussion covered a rang...

In this episode of the ADHDKC Conversations podcast, host Kristen Stuppy interviews John Gassner, Manager of Order Out of Chaos' ADHD Athlete Coaching Academy . He’s an expert in ADHD coaching, particularly for student athletes. John shares his personal journey with ADHD, the transformative power of coaching, and the evolving understanding of ADHD over the years. He discusses the importance of fin...

I n our latest podcast, Jeremy Didier interviews Kari Wold about her journey in mental health, focusing on ADHD and neurodiversity. Kari shares her experiences working with various populations, the importance of diagnostics, and the need for better support systems for individuals over 18. They discuss the significance of self-care for mental health professionals and the complexities of the diagnos...

Emily-Kircher Morris of the Neurodiversity Podcast talked to the ADHDKC Parent Group about the complex intersection of ADHD, suicidality, and self-injurious behaviors in adolescents with ADHD and other neurodiversity conditions. This is a heavy topic, but very important and Emily was able to share in an engaging and informative manner. Watch the recording from the video above or listen on Spotify...

ADHDKC’s Parent Group was able to learn about managing executive functioning skills at our August meeting from Leila Lawson . The in-person attendees enjoyed the full presentation, but we struggled with some IT issues at this new location, so the recording starts several minutes after Leila started talking. You can see the slides from the talk here . Strategies vs Willpower: Tackling Executive Dys...

Summary: In this conversation, Kristen Stuppy interviews Emily Kircher-Morris, a licensed professional counselor and advocate for neurodivergent individuals. Emily shares her personal experience with ADHD and discusses the importance of neurodiversity-affirming schools. They also touch on the topic of finding the right therapist for a child with ADHD and the need for individualized approaches to t...

Learn what science has taught us about the benefits of mindfulness, play some brain tricks, and practice a few types of mindfulness in this ADHDKC talk with parents and teens. You can listen to this on Spotify and follow our podcast! AI Generated Transcript - excuse the errors! I didn’t change my name each time it’s listed, but I wanted to explain why it is “Dr. Kristen Stuppy, Det Livinthedream”...

Kristen was joined by Leila Lawson, our upcoming August Parent Group speaker. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Leila as she shares her experiences and strategies, then join us on August 6th to hear more about the executive functioning strategies you can use with your family to help everyone manage daily tasks. Summary In this podcast episode, Kristen Stuppy interviews Leila Lawson, a f...

Kristen Stuppy talks about the July Parent and Teen Group event: Mind Tricks to Improve Focus and Calm Your Brain. Learn more about it from our Parent Group or ADHDKCTeen pages. Transcript Hi everyone, I'm Kristen Stuppy, a pediatrician who is passionate about ADHD and one of the ADHD KC board members. I last spoke with Jeremy Didier, my good friend and founder of ADHD KC, about our chapter's begi...

Jeremy Didier and Kristen Stuppy discuss the history and evolution of the ADHD KC chapter, asking for your input to learn what your needs are. While this started as a Facebook Live, it seems appropriate to try it as an introductory podcast. One of the reasons to do this Live was to ask how people want us to reach them, and podcasts are popular now, so is this something you’d like? We’d love to hea...