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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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
139- Executive Function Strategies for Middle and High School Students with ADHD
Executive 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...
12 Apr 201656min
138- Ned Hallowell's Step-by-Step Guide to Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. 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 co...
5 Apr 201654min
137- "I Can Do This!" How Mindset Impacts Learning in Kids with ADHD
Children 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 a...
15 Mars 201656min
