Attention Talk Radio

The 2011 Virtual AD/HD Conference is around the corner. In this episode, Jennifer Koretsky, founder of ADD Management Group that is producing the conference, will be on hand to discuss the history of the conference, what to expect, how a virtual conference works, and how to make the most of the experience. Join us live with host Jeff Copper as we learn more about this must-attend event.   Attentio...

Ever meditate and notice your mind wandering? Congratulations, you're meditating correctly. Yes, meditation is about paying attention to your attention. It's about paying attention to the now. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Gregg Krech on attention, meditation, and exercises to improve your ability to control what you pay attention to. If you have ADHD and str...

Carol Barnier was our guest on July 20, 2011, in our show addressing the question of homeschool or high school. Carol was spectacular, offering insight after insight on both homeschooling and teaching ADHD children in general. So much material could not be covered, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t have a sequel to that show. In this episode, host Jeff Copper continues his talk with Carol, picking u...

How do you successfully manage students with ADHD in a classroom setting? In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Bob Novotni on the topic. Bob was a high school math teacher for 35 years. He stood out in his environment because of his ability to manage ADHD and other learning disabilities in the classroom. Jeff and Bob will discuss Bob’s strategy, tips, experience, and collective insights. T...

Learning, when it comes to ADHD, it’s all about MOTIVATION! In this episode, host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, Master Certified Coach (MCC) and founder of JST Coach Training, on the relationship between motivation and learning. So many times, parents and teachers focus on learning in the education process but fail to pay attention to what motivates a person to...

It's that time of year!  It's back to school.  Transitions can be difficult for those with ADHD, especially for children headed back to school. Parents can help their kids prepare for the transition by easing the child into it and gradually re-introducing homework. In this episode, Dr. Kenny Handelman, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, talks with host and attention coach Jeff Copper on...

Can those with ADHD benefit from acupuncture, hypnosis, and acupressure? Let's find out.  In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Max Muenke on the topic.  Join us as we discuss the science, Dr. Muenke's experience, and ADHD.  For more information on Dr. Muenke, click here.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self help internet radio shows focusing on Attention Deficit Hyperact...

Wow! It is time for your ADHD child to leave the nest and off to college they go. This is both an exciting and frightening stage in life, especially for those with ADHD. Every December with predictability, attention coach Jeff Copper receives numerous calls from parents whose high school honor student is on academic probation after one semester at college. In this episode, your host interviews Rac...

In this episode, your host, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper, interviews ADHD coach Susan Macintosh (http://susanmacintosh.com/). They will be sharing stories about unique and creative solutions used by ADHD clients to help them move forward. This is a fun show with many out-of-the-box solutions that are not on the top ten list of obvious ADHD solutions! Attention Talk Radio is the leading sit...

Many children with ADHD have their own unique learning style and struggle in a traditional school setting.  One alternative is homeschooling your ADHD child. In this episode, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Carol Barnier who has been homeschooling her two ADHD children (plus a typical one) for a total of 18 years and is still going.  On the show Jeff and Carol talk about homeschooling resources and...

In this episode, host and attention coach, Jeff Copper, talks with David Giwerc about his Machine, Mind, and Mission ADHD model. Listen as David describes the model and how it is used as a tool to understand how to move forward with ADHD. David and Jeff also discuss how the model can be used to understand how meds and other multi-modal treatments, like coaching, can impact progress differently.  ...

So, you have worked hard and now it’s time for your ADHD teen to go off to college.  Question is, where?  In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Keith Kosierowski, who is an ADHD coach and a certified school counselor with eleven years of experience. The two will be discussing college placement for the ADHD teen.  Call 646-652-4409 to listen to the show live or participate In this very insig...

A lot of attention is paid to children with ADHD, but what about the non-ADHD siblings?  In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Keath Low around the impact of ADHD on siblings and strategies to help parents manage the family dynamics.  Call 646-652-4409 to listen in and participate in the show.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self help internet radio shows focusing on Attentio...

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Keath Low around the topic of explaining an ADHD diagnosis to your child for the first time. This simple task can be very nerve wracking and challenging for many adults, simply because they love their children. Listen to this insightful conversation as Jeff and Keath share valuable tips that will help you prepare for the task a...

Parenting calls for structure, organization, and consistency.  While that’s true, it flies in the face of an ADHD parent raising ADHD kids.  What is an ADHD parent to do?  In this episode Dr. Patricia Quinn will be giving ADHD-friendly parenting advice in her interview with host, attention coach Jeff Copper.  Listen to the show and learn how to make doable what seems insurmountable.  Listen to the...

For many ADD-ers there are only two kinds of time: now and not now.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Sandy Maynard around the topic of time and time management.  The discussion focuses on ADHD and time in general, as well as tips that many with ADHD have found useful.  Join us for what will be a very insightful show.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site...

No more teachers, no more books… or so it goes. Yes, summer is here! Time to relax and time for a homework hiatus.  It sounds easy but can be very stressful.   In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your host, Jeff Copper, will interview Keath Low around transitioning an ADHD child to a summer routine.  Listen as Keath shares her insight and helpful tips for those searching for guidance.   Atten...

This promises to be an exciting episode.  Host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Terry Dickson who has ADHD himself, diagnoses and treats ADHD, and is learning to be an ADHD coach.  Dr. Dickson discusses the paradigm shift and struggles he has had in stifling his “fix and treat” mentality and realizing ADDers are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole, realizing that they have their own solution. Cal...

Are sex and intimacy an ADHD-free zone? Not!  ADHD has an impact at work, at home, in relationships, and in the bedroom.  Join us as host, Jeff Copper, interviews Gina Pera, author of Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster when Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder.  In the interview Jeff and Gina will discuss how impulsiveness, distractibility, hyperactivity, and bo...

Join us as host, Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia, instructor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, on the topic of ADHD, weight gain, and eating disorders.  Listen in as Dr. Olivardia reviews the research explaining why those with ADHD are more prone to weight issues, obesity, and eating disorders, such as bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.  They also tal...

Many adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can't take meds, or medications are not enough. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention coach Jeff Copper will interview Dr. Russ Ramsay to obtain an education on alternative treatments that can help manage ADHD when medications aren't possible, or when they're not enough. Listen to this insightful show live by calling 646-652-44...

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews art therapist Holly Oberacker and Tracey Bromley Goodwin, partners in Navigating ADHD, Inc. Listen in and see how Holly uses art-based activities to address the social, emotional, and communication needs of children and adults. Then listen to what Tracey does by taking Holly's concepts to help the same clients build skills and cr...

Hold onto your hats! This show is ADD on steroids. Listen in as host Jeff Copper interviews Patrick McKenna and Rick Green, two of the most outrageous ADDers on the planet around the conception, creation, and the development of Totally ADD and its website. Learn about the whimsical video that puts ADD into context while educating and informing you in a humorous way. Call in and participate in the...

Tactical tools can be invaluable to those with ADHD to increase productivity. In this special edition of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Jan Rogers of Time Timer and Kevin Thomas of Copytalk. Time Timer is a visual timing device that engages those with ADHD, helping them experience the passage of time, thereby enabling them to better manage time. Copytalk is a voice dictation ser...

Attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Robb Garrett, president of the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), to gain insight on the organization and what to expect at the 2011 national conference in Chicago between April 29th and May 1st.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self help internet radio shows focusing on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorde...