249- The Social Lives of Boys with ADHD
Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, shares realistic solutions to help your son with ADHD mature into a healthy, happy young man — from establishing and maintaining friendships to mastering executive function to t...
9 Syys 20191h
248- The Gift of Grit: Helping Children with ADHD Overcome Failure, Fear, & Disappointment
Brendan Mahan's "Wall of Awful" tool helps parents and children visualize and talk about the effects of repeated failure and disappointment — and overcome the fear, shame, and anxiety that are often a...
6 Syys 20191h 4min
247- Teaching Executive Functions to Children with ADHD: A Course for Teachers (and Parents)
Most teachers and parents recognize weak executive functions (EF): disorganized projects, incomplete homework, last-minute cramming, forgotten chores. Karen Huberty, M.Ed., & Maureen Bechard, M.S., of...
5 Syys 201959min
246- The Exercise Rx for ADHD
Powerful evidence shows that exercise improves not only physical health, but attention, working memory, behavior, mood, and executive functions. John J. Ratey, M.D., explains how to use movement to ea...
5 Syys 201955min
245- Find Your Path: A Roadmap for Choosing a College, a Career, or Something Different
When ADHD is in the picture, the leap to college often overwhelms, but, as Rick Fiery points out, this isn't the only path. Learn about post-H.S. options for your teen with ADHD, and how to increase t...
4 Syys 201959min
244- How ADHD Shortens Life Expectancy: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know
ADHD may lead to social, academic, & organizational challenges—but did you know that the disorder's increased health risks may shorten longevity? Russell Barkley, Ph.D., discusses why ADHD is not just...
3 Syys 201954min
243- The ADHD-ODD Connection
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a well-established pattern of behavior problems. David Anderson, Ph.D., helps parents understand their child's ODD diag...
27 Elo 20191h 1min
242- ADHD and Substance Use Disorders: How to Recognize and Manage Addiction
An estimated 15 to 25 percent of adults with a lifetime history of substance abuse disorder (SUD) also have ADHD. Timothy Wilens, M.D., explores this link and outlines best treatments for managing an ...
22 Elo 201955min
