147- Beyond Meds: A Parent's Guide to Using Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
Many 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 ...
21 Jun 201654min
146- No More Paper Planners! Apps and Websites for Students with ADHD
Get 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 sch...
14 Jun 201657min
145- Five Lessons That ADHD Medication Can't Teach (But Parents Can!)
A 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, confi...
7 Jun 201658min
144- The Case for a Gap Year: Taking a Year "Off" Can Translate into Gains in Life Skills and Perspective for ADHD Teens
Many 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, exp...
24 Mai 201657min
143- Are Depression or Anxiety Hiding Behind Your ADHD? Recognizing and Treating Overlapping Conditions
Many 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...
17 Mai 201659min
142- Beyond Minecraft: The Best Games and Apps for Kids with ADHD and LD
What 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 ot...
10 Mai 20161h
141- A Parent's Guide to Managing ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism in Children
Each 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 treatme...
26 Apr 201656min
140- Is It ADHD—or Age? Recognizing and Treating ADHD in Midlife and Beyond
ADHD 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 share...
19 Apr 20161h
