387- Bonding Activities: Effective, Practical Relationship-Building Ideas for ADHD Families
ADHD can sometimes obscure your child's true self and prevent joyful family connections. Norrine Russell, Ph.D., shares fun, relationship-building games and activities for ADHD families.
11 Feb 20221h 2min
386- Nail Biting! Skin Picking! Hair Pulling! Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors and ADHD
Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is a common (but rarely discussed) comorbid diagnosis related to ADHD. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., talks about how to recognize BFRB, the physical and emotional c...
28 Jan 20221h 2min
385- Perfectionism and ADHD: Making 'Good Enough' Work for You
Behaviors like setting unrealistic goals and insisting on personal flawlessness point to a cycle of perfectionism. Join Sharon Saline, Psy.D., to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, per...
21 Jan 20221h 1min
384- Focus on Inattentive ADHD: The Under-Diagnosed and Under-Treated Subtype
The "Predominantly Inattentive" (PI) ADHD subtype can lead to significant functional impairment and distress, yet may go undiagnosed into adulthood. Mary V. Solanto, Ph.D., explains how to recognize P...
12 Jan 20221h 1min
383- Optimizing Executive Functions in Children and Adults with ADHD
What are 'executive functions'? The abilities to reason and creatively problem-solve, exercise self-control, think before you speak, stay focused, and more. The good news is that EFs can be improved a...
20 Dec 202159min
382- Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: How to Break the Cycle of Delayed Sleep and Stress
Christine Li, Ph.D., and Tracy Otsuka, JD, LLM, AACC, discuss why women with ADHD are especially prone to revenge bedtime procrastination — pushing back bedtime to give yourself some "me time" — and h...
11 Dec 20211h 1min
381- How Involved Parents Can Foster a Child's Self-Advocacy Skills
Decades of research tell us that a parent's close bond and engagement with their child leads to academic success. Join Michael Nakkula, Ph.D., to learn how this engagement can also unlock vital self-a...
10 Dec 202158min
380- Menopause and ADHD: How Estrogen Changes Impact Dopamine, Cognition, and Women's Health
Many women, ADHD or not, report increased difficulties with organization, memory, & mood during menopause. Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph.D., discusses estrogen loss during middle age, how it impacts cognit...
23 Nov 20211h 3min
