Sinopsis
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/
Episodios
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147- Beyond Meds: A Parent's Guide to Using Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
21/06/2016 Duración: 54minMany parents wonder if they can reduce (or replace) the role ADHD medication plays in their child’s life. William Pelham, Jr., Ph.D., details how to do that by implementing behavioral therapy at home and at school.
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146- No More Paper Planners! Apps and Websites for Students with ADHD
14/06/2016 Duración: 57minGet organized…remember assignments…stay on-task…all without writing anything down? Janet DeSenzo reviews the latest technology, tools, and plug-ins that can help teens and tweens succeed in middle school and beyond.
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145- Five Lessons That ADHD Medication Can't Teach (But Parents Can!)
07/06/2016 Duración: 58minA balanced ADHD treatment plan should entail more than taking a pill. Vincent Monastra, Ph.D., offers at-home strategies for teaching the life skills that medication cannot: conversation skills, confidence, strength, empathy, organization.
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144- The Case for a Gap Year: Taking a Year "Off" Can Translate into Gains in Life Skills and Perspective for ADHD Teens
24/05/2016 Duración: 57minMany teens with ADHD benefit from taking a year between high school and college to explore interests, learn independent living skills, and clarify their direction in life. John Willson, M.S., OTR, explains how to structure a successful gap year.
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143- Are Depression or Anxiety Hiding Behind Your ADHD? Recognizing and Treating Overlapping Conditions
17/05/2016 Duración: 59minMany doctors assume that anxiety or depression are side effects of ADHD—or they fail to diagnose ADHD in their patients with anxiety or depression. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., helps untangle co-existing conditions.
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142- Beyond Minecraft: The Best Games and Apps for Kids with ADHD and LD
10/05/2016 Duración: 01h19sWhat makes Minecraft so appealing to kids with ADHD—and can it really improve problem-solving, executive function, and emotional control? Randy Kulman, Ph.D., and James Daley explain, and recommend other games with similar benefits.
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141- A Parent’s Guide to Managing ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism in Children
26/04/2016 Duración: 56minEach child with ADHD, autism, and anxiety will have unique needs. Laurie Better Perlis, Psy.D., explains how to understand your child's diagnoses and fine-tune your own strategies for managing treatment and everyday life.
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140- Is It ADHD—or Age? Recognizing and Treating ADHD in Midlife and Beyond
19/04/2016 Duración: 01h13sADHD is not a childhood disorder. But, in older adults, symptoms may be difficult to differentiate from the forgetfulness and "brain fog" that often come with age. Linda Roggli explains how, and shares treatment advice for ADHDers over the age of 55.
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139- Executive Function Strategies for Middle and High School Students with ADHD
12/04/2016 Duración: 56minExecutive function deficits manifest as procrastinating, forgetting homework assignments, and so on. If your preteen or teen faces such challenges, learn from Sarah Ward, M.S., and Kristen Jacobsen, M.S., how to help him build stronger EFs.
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138- Ned Hallowell's Step-by-Step Guide to Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
05/04/2016 Duración: 54minDr. Ned Hallowell guides adults through recognizing ADHD symptoms and getting a proper diagnosis later in life, then explores strengths-based approaches to treating ADHD symptoms and harnessing the condition's positive aspects.
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137- "I Can Do This!" How Mindset Impacts Learning in Kids with ADHD
15/03/2016 Duración: 56minChildren make much greater progress at school when they see themselves as learners. ADHD coach Cindy Goldrich teaches parents how to foster a "growth" mindset in your child and how to frame mistakes as learning experiences.
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136- The ADHD-Executive Function Connection
08/03/2016 Duración: 57minThomas E. Brown, Ph.D., discusses the executive functions impaired by ADHD, such as activation (organizing tasks and materials, prioritizing, getting started); focus; and managing frustration and modulating emotions; and shares strategies that help.
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135- Engage Your Brain: How to Defeat Boredom and Get Things Done
01/03/2016 Duración: 58minWhen interested in something, ADHDers can be enormously productive. When bored, we cannot find the motivation to start or continue. Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC, MBA, explains how to engage your brain to make even the deadliest tasks fly.
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134- Women with ADHD: How to Let Go of Guilt and Shame and Live Your Life
23/02/2016 Duración: 50minTerry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, delves into the inner lives of women with ADHD. She discusses how to let go of guilt about perceived shortcomings or worry about societal expectations as you balance home, work, and relationships.
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133- Social Learning Through YouTube: Teaching ADHD Kids to Talk About Feelings and Relate to Friends
09/02/2016 Duración: 56minChildren with ADHD may have trouble reading facial expressions and understanding how their actions affect others. Speech/language pathologist Anna Vagin, Ph.D., explains how parents can use YouTube videos to teach critical social skills.
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132- 5 Ways to Be a Better Dad: Parenting Strategies for Men with ADHD
02/02/2016 Duración: 53minDisorganization, angry outbursts, and the poor self-esteem that often accompanies ADHD make parenting hard. Terry Dickson, M.D., offers special strategies that can help the more than 4.5 million American fathers with the condition be their best.
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131- Screen-Smart Parenting: Reap Technology's Benefits While Setting Reasonable Limits
19/01/2016 Duración: 54minDoes your ADHD child seem to have a tablet or game controller glued to his hand? Jodi Gold, M.D., discusses how to use technology to your advantage and and raise a smart "citizen of the digital world," while setting realistic screen time limits.
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130- What Really Causes ADHD—and What's the Best Way to Treat It?
12/01/2016 Duración: 55minStephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., explains the genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors that lead to ADHD, and provides an overview of the best behavioral, medicinal, and natural treatments for children and adults.
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129- Top 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Taking ADHD Medication
29/12/2015 Duración: 59minYou or your child just started taking ADHD medication—but how can you make sure it's working optimally? Laurie Dupar explains how to determine if you're taking it at the wrong time, taking the wrong dosage, or even the wrong med.
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128- Kirk Martin's Best Strategies for Stressed-Out Moms of ADHD Kids
22/12/2015 Duración: 59minMental and physical exhaustion are common in parents of special-needs children. Kirk Martin shares strategies that will help moms who "do it all" to simplify their lives, make themselves a priority, and teach their kids to be more self-reliant.