All Aboard ADHD

What are some of the most common co-existing conditions that exist alongside ADHD, and how can parents identify them in their children? Join Claire and expert guest Professor James Brown in this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast to understand which conditions most commonly co-exist with ADHD and crucially, why that might be.  Professor James is a biomedical scientist, ADHD coach, the co-found...

Trigger warning: this episode contains detailed personal accounts of Kit's experiences, some of which could be emotionally challenging for some listeners, including suicide, addiction, eating disorders and self-harm. In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by special guest Kit Birks - writer, adventurer, mental health activist and recovering addict living with ADHD and bipolar disorde...

How do we best support our ADHD kids with explosive behaviour? In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by expert guest Sarah Ockwell-Smith to discuss ADHD and explosive behaviours.  Sarah is a well-known parenting expert and author who writes about the psychology and science of parenting. She specialises in gentle parenting - a movement she is often credited as founding - and “childis...

How can sport benefit ADHD and neurodivergent kids? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by special guest Caragh McMurty to discuss the challenges and strengths of neurodivergence in sport. Caragh is a Team GB and Olympic rower, as well as being the co-founder and CEO of Neurodiverse Sport - whose mission is to empower athletes, participants, volunteers, and professiona...

Why is emotional regulation more challenging for children with ADHD - and how can we help our kids cope better with their emotions? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Dr Alessio Bellato to discuss the fascinating link between ADHD and emotional regulation. Dr Alessio is a Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the University of Southampton a...

What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, and how do you get one for your child? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, we get the facts on EHCPs and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) law with expert guest, Douglas Hamer.  Douglas breaks down the legal essentials of EHCPs: what they are, how to get one, and what to do when things get complicated. We also touch on sch...

Does your child with ADHD have an outlet for their creativity? In this episode of All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by special guest Rachel Fuller to share her inspiring ADHD story. Rachel is a composer, arranger and singer-songwriter, and has been making music since she was 10 years old. As such, her creative journey is deeply intertwined with her personal experiences. Diagnosed with ADHD...

If you have a child who has an ADHD diagnosis, how likely are they to also fulfil the criteria for autism? And how can you best support them? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Professor Emily Simonoff to discuss the fascinating link and crossover between ADHD and autism in children. Emily is a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the Instit...

How can we better support children’s learning needs in school - without having to rely on formal diagnoses? The Universal Classroom project, led by Professor Joel Talcott, aims to address the crisis in special educational needs (SEN) provision in UK primary education. Joel is Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at Aston University. His core research professional interests and outputs...

How much can the right support make a difference to children with ADHD - and their parents? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Kate Peers - mum of 3 boys and owner of Department Store for the Mind, an online shop that allows you to explore the world inside your head. Kate is also a Youth Mental Health First Aid England Trainer. In this episode Kate shares some wond...

How does nutrition impact ADHD symptoms in children? And what action can we, as parents, take to better support our children and their diet? In this episode of  the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Lucinda Miller - family naturopath, functional medicine practitioner, author, coach and mentor for kids with ADHD and autism. She and Claire discuss how the food can affect the...

What is demand avoidance and how does it show up in children with ADHD? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, we hear from Naomi Fisher, a clinical psychologist specialising in neurodiversity and trauma, for a fantastic discussion around demand avoidance, and pathological demand avoidance (PDA), along with the positive impact of low demand parenting on children with ADHD. Dr Naomi is the...

What challenges do Black parents of neurodivergent children face in the education system? And what can we do about it? In this episode of All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Marsha Martin - a former behavioural therapist, neurodiversity awareness consultant and the founder of Black SEN Mamas, a charitable organisation supporting Black mothers of children with special educational needs and...

How can exercise positively impact ADHD symptoms in children? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire meets with Dr Shu-Shih (Stone) Hsieh to discuss ADHD and exercise. Dr Stone is a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Kingston University. Stone's ActiGamer research at BREAD Lab focuses on the effects of exercise on cognition and ADHD symptoms in school aged-child...

Will ADHD medication help my child, or dull their spark? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Professor Samuele Cortese for a comprehensive exploration of ADHD medications and how they work, so that parents listening can make informed decisions for themselves and their children. Professor Samuele Cortese, MD, PhD is currently Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychia...

What happens when you throw out the parenting rule book? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by parent guest Mark Allen - a former stand-up comedian who juggles working in IT, with being a writer, podcaster, and dad to three neurodivergent children, who have a combination of diagnoses including ADHD, Autism and PDA.  Mark describes himself as an “undiagnosed neurotypic...

What does burnout look like in ADHD children and teenagers? In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Dr Samantha Hiew to discuss the signs, causes, and prevention of ADHD burnout in children and teenagers. Sam - a highly sought-after neurodiversity keynote speaker and trainer - founded ADHD girls at the age of 40, after a decade of existential anxiety living with undiagnosed ADHD. S...

What are the best practical strategies to support our children with ADHD and help them flourish in the classroom? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Jamie Gilbert, Assistant Head Teacher of a school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.  Jamie (aka Mr G) has been teaching SEMH children for over 10 years and works with amazing children...

How do you balance providing your neurodivergent children with the right support, whilst empowering them to make their own decisions? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Hester Grainger - a former TV and BBC Radio presenter, certified ADHD coach, and mum of two neurodivergent teenagers who were diagnosed with autism in 2019 and then with ADHD in 2020. Hester speaks...

Did you know 40% of children suffer from sleep issues, which rises to 70-80% for neurodivergent children? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Fay Smith - a Children’s Sleep Consultant and Co-owner of The Little Dreams Franchise. Fay and her business partner Jenna share an intense passion for the importance of sleep and its role in health and wellbeing, not only for...

What is compassionate inquiry and how can it help us better support our children with ADHD (and ourselves!)? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Caroline Hanson, Conscious Parenting Therapist and mum to 4 delightfully neurodivergent children aged 12 to 22. Caroline shares her story of emerging from a rigid, strict, overbearing parenting style inherited from her own...

How can we celebrate neurodiversity, rather than just viewing it as a disability? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Kirsti Nicole Hadley - Brand Consultant, Neurodiversity Advocate and mum to a child with ADHD. Kirsti has worked with hundreds of household names, and as well as a cross-party parliamentary advisor. She is credited with playing an integral role in re...

What is a SENCO and how do they support children with ADHD? Do you need a diagnosis for your child in order for them to access special provisions in school? What is an ECHP and when is it needed? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, all your SEN questions will be answered - and more! Claire is joined by Lauren Lambert - a current serving school SENCO and mother to two neurodivergent chi...

In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Professor, Stephen Scott to discuss ADHD treatments and why parenting matters. Stephen is a Professor of Child Health and Behaviour at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, and the Director of the National Academy for Parenting Research. He is also a Consultant Child an...

How do you talk about ADHD with your child? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Emily Snape - a mum to 3 children, one of whom has ADHD. Emily is a children's author and illustrator, working with young people celebrating and supporting their amazing, creative neurodivergent minds.  Emily shares her personal experiences as a parent of a child with ADHD, inspiring...