The ADHD Manual Podcast

Here is the second half of my advice for teens and their parents! Today I answer a question from a parent and talk about some essentials I think every parent of a teen with ADHD should know.  Books:  Smart But Scattered Teens by Peg Dawson, Richard Guare, and Colin Guare Delivered from Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey List of books by Russell Barkley   theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanu...

Today I answer a question from a 16 year old looking for ways to cope with their ADHD while awaiting treatment.  I originally intended to ALSO include a question from a parent looking for ways to support their ADHTeen, but I got too excited! So come back next episode to hear what parents should know about their teen with ADHD.  Books: The Girl's Guide to ADHD by Beth Walker  ADHD in HD: Brain...

*TW: self-harm/suicidal ideation mention*  Big Feelings and ADHD are like peas and carrots. Today we'll discuss tips for weathering neurodivergent emotional overwhelm in yourself and your child through one of my favorite therapeutic crafts: a grounding box.  Resources :  BoosterBuddy app   Emergency Chat app - iOS and Google Play   Safety Plan Wallet Card template   List of comfort/grounding...

*TW: abuse*  Today I'm thinking about everyday societal/systemic gaslighting (consistent denial of someone's reality), and the specific ways it impacts us as neurodivergents.  Feeling "crazy" for how we perceive the world seems to be a massively widespread experience in the neurodivergent community. Why? Where are we getting the message that our senses,  instincts, and judgment...

This episode is for people who want something they can half-listen to while doing something else.  Is there a chore you've been putting off? Here's 20 minutes of me answering silly icebreakers. No need to pay attention, you won't miss anything except me talking about my favorite movie.  theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Support the show Extended video episodes available on...

It's TAM Podcast's first pod-versary! In honor of this occasion I share some stats on my beloved listeners - spoiler alert: I know who your favorite artists are on Spotify - and reflect on the many lessons I've learned this year, which range from "Audacity sucks" to "maybe neurotypicals aren't actually stronger than me?"  Thank you for sticking with me this...

Today I am joined by neurodiversity advocate and researcher Ronan McGovern to talk about his experience with ADHD, his work on the "NeuroDiversity Giving individuals Full Team Success" (NDGiFTS) report, and how workplaces can create welcoming environments for neurodivergent individuals to shine.  For more information:  NDGiFTS report & movement  Grit & Flow : workplace inclusion...

This is probably the most ADHD episode I've ever made. Buckle up for a brief ride through my brain.   theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com 

Today I answer a question about how to tell the difference between ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and what to do when the two of them show up to the party holding hands.  "Why Anxiety Disorder Is So Often Misdiagnosed" by Dr. William Dodson theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Fa...

People who should listen to this episode:  Adults struggling with ADHD in their workplace  Employers who manage workers with ADHD  People who want more Abby/Joe sibling talk  Fans of "The Office" quotes  Today I am joined once again by my brother Joe to chat about ADHD at the office - via a discussion about ADHD in "The Office." Sources mentioned: "How (Not) to Manage an E...

Today I talk about time blindness and ADHD, and why we can't "just leave earlier."  Click here to read my original article on time blindness.  René Brooks with Black Girl, Lost Keys: https://blackgirllostkeys.com/   Jessica McCabe with How to ADHD: https://howtoadhd.com/   theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follo...

Today I review a novel that puts ADHD front and center: The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune.  "Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves."  Search for this book at your local bookstores on IndieBound.org .  For more content, visit The ADHD Manual on Faceboo...

Happy average, ordinary Thursday! Today I interview Taylor, a 5th grade Spanish teacher with ADHD. This episode has everything: ADHD accommodations in higher education and the workplace, medication side effect gossip, what your teacher with ADHD is thinking, slip-ups and successes, and a surprise cat appearance. It's long, but totally worth it.  Resources mentioned:  Job Accommodation Network...

Today I answer a question from a middle school teacher looking for ways to support his ADHD students in class. theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com 

Today I get real about diagnosing ADHD: who can do it, how to do it, how not to do it, and how to get started when seeking a diagnosis and getting help feels impossible.  For more info on ADHD diagnosis and some self-tests: additudemag.com   theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter the...

*TW: minor explicit language and substance abuse mention* Today I am joined by Nick and Tricia, hosts of the podcast Regular People Talking About Mental Health .  We have a great discussion about the many wonders of ADHD relationships.  If you enjoy this, check out their podcast for more of our crossover shenanigans!  theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video epi...

To celebrate the arrival of ADHD Awareness Month, I apply some ADHD awareness to my pre-diagnosis journal entries from adolescence and young adulthood. Listen to hear a VERY special announcement, and to find out why my friends stopped inviting me to Warped Tour. Follow The ADHD Manual on Facebook for updates about what's next for TAM Podcast. theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Suppor...

My brother Joe and I continue our conversation on ADHD: specifically, emotional hyperarousal, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and how our brains are similar and different.  For more on the three pillars, visit theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gm...

My brother Joe joins me to explore the three pillars of ADHD and how ADHD presents in our family.  For more on the three pillars, visit theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com 

A discussion on the third pillar of ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and why people have called you "thin-skinned" or "oversensitive."  For more on the three pillars, visit theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.c...

An overview of the second pillar of ADHD, emotional hyperarousal, and how to differentiate ADHD from bipolar disorder.  “ Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain ,” Dr. Alison Kravit  Understood.org's " Through Your Child's Eyes " simulations  Sound clip credit: "Traffic Jam Sound," by Spanac: https://www.freesoundslibrary.com/traffic-jam-sound/ For more on the...

An overview of the first pillar of ADHD, the interest-based nervous system, and how it differs from the importance-based nervous system of most neurotypical brains.  P.S. Check out my website theadhdmanual.com for more on the three pillars of ADHD.  P.P.S. Check out additudemag.com for more information from Dr. Dodson and other ADHD experts.  P.P.P.S. I'm sorry I used the word "ridonkulo...

This is the anti-episode. DON'T listen if you want to hear useful information or advice. DO listen if you want to hear the embarrassing things I have been doing (and not doing) in Quarantine Land.  theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.c...

Episode 1 of The ADHD Manual Podcast! Abby Minor, MS, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP answers the listener question: "How can I 'factory reset' to be proud of who I am and use my ADHD superpowers?"  theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.com  Support the show Extended video episodes available on Patreon Follow TAM on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter theadhdmanual.com | theadhdmanual@gmail.c...