Synopsis
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life.Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from telephone conversations, not recorded in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: www.additudemag.com/webinars/
Episodes
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470- The Unspoken Truths of Postpartum Depression: Help for Women with and Without ADHD
11/09/2023 Duration: 01h09minStudies suggest that ADHD increases the risk for postpartum depression. PPD may also exacerbate ADHD and can impact the wellbeing of the entire family. Jayne Singer, Ph.D., provides an overview of symptoms and treatment options. Free Resources on Postpartum Depression: Download: Free Guide to Hormones and ADHD in Women Self-Test: Signs of Postpartum Depression Read: ADHD Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety Read: Bringing Up Baby: Motherhood with ADHD Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/postpartum-depression-mental-health-women-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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469- The College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students
05/09/2023 Duration: 01h56sLaura Barr, M.Ed., counsels caregivers and neurodivergent college-bound students on factors to consider during a college search and how to make the process much less stressful for applicants with executive functioning challenges. Free Resources on ADHD in College: Download: Securing ADHD Accommodations in College Read: The College Packing List for ADHD Undergrads Read: 13 Survival Tips from College Graduates with ADHD Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-applications-guide-neurodivergent-students-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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468- Unlocking the Future of ADHD: Advances in Research, Diagnosis, & Treatment
28/08/2023 Duration: 01h09minPeter Jensen, M.D., reviews the current research involving genetic and environmental factors associated with ADHD and discusses the scientific advances we may see in the next decade or more, including the diagnosis of more subtypes and novel treatments. Free Resources on ADHD Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults? Read: The Buzz Around Neuroimaging Read: The History of ADHD and Its Treatment Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/what-causes-adhd-advances-research-diagnosis-treatment/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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467- Avoiding & Recovering from 2e Burnout: Support for Gifted Students
25/08/2023 Duration: 01h05minTwice exceptional students may perform above average in some areas and below average in others. Mary Ruth Coleman, Ph.D., discusses how to identify students who are 2e and understand their unique hurdles to help them cope with stress and avoid burnout. Free Resources on Twice Exceptionality: Download: “An Introduction Letter to My Teacher” Read: What Does Twice Exceptional Even Mean? Read: High Expectations — Stories of 2e Students Desperately Seeking Support Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/signs-of-burnout-twice-exceptional-2e-students-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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466- Coparenting After Divorce: How to Manage ADHD Consistently Across Households
10/08/2023 Duration: 01h01minMerriam Sarcia Saunders, LMFT, highlights the unique developmental and emotional needs parents of neurodivergent children must consider during and after divorce, including talking to the child, custody scheduling, and keeping treatment consistent. Free Resources on Coparenting Children with ADHD: Download: Sample Schedule for Children with ADHD Read: The ADHD Co-Parenting Guide to Consistent Treatment Read: How Parental Alienation Harms ADHD Families Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/coparenting-divorce-adhd-across-households/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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465- An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin – Autism Expert, Author, and Scientist
09/08/2023 Duration: 01h02minTemple Grandin, Ph.D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, talks about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions to world renown. Free Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodiversity: eBook: The Truth About Autism in Adults Download: Autism Evaluation Checklist Read: 10 Cherished Films with Neurodivergent Characters Read: Learning Strategies for Visual, Auditory, and Tactile Learners Access the video for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/temple-grandin-autism-spectrum-disorder-neurodiversity/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (http://additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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464- For Educators: Research-Based Tactics for Improving Executive Functioning in Teens
07/08/2023 Duration: 59minStudents who have ADHD and other executive functioning deficits are often misunderstood by educators. Brandon Slade shares research involving EF skills development and actionable supports that can help neurodivergent students succeed academically. Free Resources on Improving Executive Function at School: Download: The Top 6 Learning Challenges Associated with ADHD Read: The Testing Ground for Executive Functions? Sixth Grade Read: The 3 Rs of ADHD at School — Routines, Rules, Reminders Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-functioning-skills-adhd-teens-school Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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463- Your Organized Home: Functional Organization for Your Life Phase Right Now
28/07/2023 Duration: 01h01min"Functional organization" involves embracing your stage of life in the way you organize. Lisa Woodruff explains why and how to do this, sharing practical, easy-to-implement ideas for your kitchen, bedrooms, workspaces, and more. More Resources on ADHD and Home Organization: eBook: Declutter Your Life! (and Home! and Office!) Free download: How to Tidy Up Your Home Like a Pro Read: What Stops Me From Starting? Productivity Solutions Read: Making Peace With Your Clutter NOTE: The original version of this presentation included on-screen props. You can access the supplemental materials, including the video, at https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/organized-home-adhd-organization-life-phases/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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462- ADHD in the African-American Community: Strategies to Improve Care and Treatment
27/07/2023 Duration: 01h02minLearn why ADHD is routinely under-diagnosed in African-American children due to stigma, mistrust of the medical community, and other factors from Cheryl Hamilton, Ed.D. — and how untreated ADHD increases risk for poor academic and social outcomes. Free Resources on ADHD in Families of Color: Download: Debunking Myths About ADHD Read: How Children of Color Get Left Behind Read: We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities Read: “I Am a Neurodivergent Black Woman — and I Am Filled with Hope.” Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-race-healthcare-treatment-equity/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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461- ADHD Understanding and Services in School Settings: An Evolution in Education
29/06/2023 Duration: 01h03minGregory A. Fabiano, Ph.D., teaches teachers how the core features of ADHD are magnified by classroom expectations, the limitations of traditional approaches, and strategies and supports educators can use to help students with ADHD flourish. Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD: Download: 20 Learning Strategies Designed for Students with ADHD Teacher Training Newsletter: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators Read: The Educator’s Guide to Executive Functions Read: The Flaws of a One-Size-Fits-All Educational System Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/teacher-training-understanding-adhd-evolution-in-education/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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460- ADHD and Sex: Building Focus and Attention for Intimacy
23/06/2023 Duration: 01h01minSex therapist Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, and Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., discuss how ADHD can take a toll on your sex life and relationship, common flashpoints, how ADHD treatment helps, and other strategies couples can use to improve intimacy and trust. Free Resources on ADHD and Sex: Download: Manage ADHD’s Impact on Your Relationship Read: How ADHD Impacts Sex and Marriage Read: Tips to Have More Fun in the Bedroom Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-relationships-focus-attention-love-sex/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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459- Men with ADHD: Solutions for Emotional Dysregulation, Anger, and Shame
22/06/2023 Duration: 01h01minAlan P. Brown discusses the unique presentation of ADHD in men, from being quick to anger and prone to outbursts to feeling shame and embarrassment about lack of career advancement, plus ways men with ADHD can navigate these challenges. Free Resources on Men with ADHD: Download: Scripts for Emotional Regulation and Anger Management Read: Exploring the Impact of Hormones, Age, and Life Stage Read: “I’m a Better Father Now, a Better Person.” Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/men-adhd-emotional-dysregulation-anger-shame/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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458- Teen Bullying Solutions: Help for Neurodivergent Adolescents
14/06/2023 Duration: 01h02minTeens with ADHD are more likely to be bullied due to missing social cues, academic struggles, difficulty making friends, and more—and the effects can be devastating. Rosanna Breaux, Ph.D., helps parents identify bullying and shares strategies to prevent it. Free Resources on Teens with ADHD and Bullying: Download: Social Skills Guide Read: Bullying Is the Norm. So Is an Inadequate Response. Read: Scripts for Reflective Listening Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/teen-bullying-solutions-social-isolation-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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457- Can You Join the Military with ADHD? What Hopeful Service Members Need to Know
12/06/2023 Duration: 01h21sThe answer to this question is not always clear. Clinical Army psychologist Brandi Walker, Ph.D., explains current recruitment requirements for people with ADHD, military policies regarding ADHD medications, and how a military environment can affect ADHD brains. Free Resources on Joining the Military with ADHD: Download: What to Ask Yourself to Find the Perfect Job Read: Can You Join the Military with ADHD? Read: “I’m a U.S. Army Aviator — and I Have ADHD and Anxiety.” Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/can-you-join-the-military-with-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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456- New Insights Into and Treatments for Comorbid Depression with ADHD
31/05/2023 Duration: 01h01minMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) is highly comorbid with ADHD. Learn about symptoms of mood disorders, how they co-exist with ADHD, and about new and alternative treatments for depression from Nelson M. Handal, M.D., DFAPA. Free Resources on Comorbid Depression and ADHD: Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression Read: 6 Unexpected & Misunderstood Signs of Depression Read: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/comorbid-depression-adhd-signs-symptoms-treatment/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.
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455- Teen Driving Rules: ADHD Guardrails to Avoid Distractions and Accidents
30/05/2023 Duration: 01h02minTeen drivers with ADHD face an outsized risk for motor vehicle accidents. Annie Artiga Garner, Ph.D., discusses factors that contribute to this risk, and factors that lessen it — as well as practical tips for navigating this developmental milestone.
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454- ADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parents
14/05/2023 Duration: 01h05minPregnancy is exciting, but can also be especially overwhelming for those with ADHD. Allison Baker, M.D., shares what we know about the benefits and risks of stimulant use while pregnant and nursing, and how to manage the demands of early motherhood.
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453- BFRB (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors) + ADHD: Helping Your Child with Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
13/05/2023 Duration: 01h02minThough BFRBs are relatively common, people struggling with them often feel ashamed and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D., shares current best practice treatment approaches, and how caregivers can lovingly support a child with a BFRB.
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452- ADHD Grandfamilies: Grandparents Raising Neurodivergent Grandkids
12/05/2023 Duration: 01h47sIf you are raising a grandchild with ADHD, you are not alone in your joys — or struggles. Caroline Mendel, Psy.D., shares evidence-based strategies for managing routines, behavior, screen time, and more.
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451- Addictive Technology and Its Impact on Teen Brains
29/04/2023 Duration: 01h01minVideo games, social media, and technology in general are designed to be addictive. Jeremy Edge, LPC, explains why this can be particularly problematic for adolescents with ADHD, and how to instill healthy screen habits in your teen.