103- Stress at School: How It Impacts Learning and Behavior in Kids with ADHD
Many school-day tasks—organizing, focusing for long periods, taking tests—create high levels of stress for ADHD and LD kids. Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D., explains how stress negatively impacts learning a...
19 Touko 201556min
102- OCD in Focus: Recognizing Symptoms and Getting the Best Treatment
Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., provides an in-depth look at obsessive-compulsive disorder—what is OCD, how is it different from ADHD, why do doctors frequently miss OCD, and what treatments are most effect...
12 Touko 20151h 1min
101- Raising a Child with Special Needs: Letting Go of Expectations
When your child is diagnosed with ADHD or another special need, it's normal to go through a "mourning" period. Mother-daughter duo Gina and Katie Gallagher discuss how to give up your need for control...
5 Touko 201552min
100- ADHD Driver's Ed: Help Your Teen Avoid Accidents and Stay Safe Behind the Wheel
All parents blanch at the thought of their teen driving, but ADHDers are more likely to speed and get into accidents. Wes Crenshaw, Ph.D., explains why, and outlines safe-driving strategies to pass al...
29 Huhti 201559min
99- ADHD and Gifted? Helping Twice-Exceptional (2e) Kids Succeed
When a child who is gifted also has ADHD or LD, he or she is more likely to fall through the cracks. Diane M. Kennedy and Rebecca Banks-Cull share their "whole-child" approach to helping 2e kids achie...
22 Huhti 201559min
98- Just Get Started: How ADHD Adults Can Turn Intentions Into Actions
We all know what we need to do, but getting started and finishing the job are more easily said than done. J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., shares ADHD-proof strategies for initiating tasks and managing inter...
14 Huhti 201557min
97- Being the Best ADHD Mom You Can Be Doesn't Mean Being Perfect
Ellen B. Littman, Ph.D., explain why it's counterproductive for mothers with ADHD to always put others' needs before their own, and how to let go of the pursuit of perfection.
7 Huhti 201556min
96- Your Brain on Music: How Sound Therapy Can Unlock Your Child's True Potential
Sharlene Habermeyer explains why music is such a powerful catalyst for development and learning, and shares fun ideas for incorporating sound therapy into your ADHD child's routine.
31 Maalis 201558min
