187- Beyond Dyslexia: Overcoming Reading Challenges for Children with ADHD
Robin McEvoy, Ph.D., discusses dyslexia and other reading disabilities, shares do-it-yourself strategies for helping a struggling reader and making reading fun, and advises parents on accommodations a...
4 Okt 201755min
186- Practical Organization and Time Management Strategies for Middle and High Schoolers with ADHD
Students today have more demands, distractions, and busier schedules than ever. Professional organizers Michelle Cooper and Michelle Grey recommend strategies and resources and outline organizational ...
22 Aug 20171h
185- Boost Your Child's Social Smarts: A Parent's Guide for Children with ADHD and ASD
ADHD and autism spectrum disorder can impact social skills, affecting friendships and family relationships. Christine Lang, Ph.D., shares tools to help children to pick up on social cues, stay on topi...
15 Aug 201754min
184- Lighten Up: A Healthy Weight-Loss Guide for Adults with ADHD
Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., explains why adults with ADHD are at higher risk for obesity—we may impulsively choose junky foods, and emotional overwhelm can lead us to self-soothe with carbs—and shares m...
8 Aug 201758min
183- "What Do You Mean?": Language Processing Disorders in Children with ADHD
A language-processing deficit impairs a child's ability to attach meaning to verbal input and respond appropriately. Gail Richard, Ph.D., helps us differentiate between language deficits and ADHD and ...
1 Aug 201756min
182- Summer Screen Limits and Apps that Promote Physical Activity and Social Skills
Downtime during the summer months is OK, but unfettered device usage isn't healthy. Randy Kulman, Ph.D., advises parents on how to set screen time limits, recommends apps that build fitness and social...
25 Jul 201755min
181- The Benefits of Art Therapy for Children with ADHD and LD
Art therapy uses creative processes to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and address behavior. Stacey Nelson, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, teaches parents about this alternative therapy and describes pr...
18 Jul 201755min
180- Is It Really ADHD? Dr. Brown's Definitive Diagnosis Plan
In the absence of any definitive test for ADHD—blood analysis, brain scan, genetic screening, etc.—doctors who don't specialize in the condition may struggle to identify it. Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., of...
6 Jun 201759min
