Adhd Experts Podcast

Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr., M.D., discusses the similarities and differences between these two conditions, developmental and environmental risk factors, and how symptoms of each can dramatically affect a person’s life. ADHD & Mental Health Conditions: More Resources Download: How ADHD and Schizophrenia Overlap Read: “They All Feed Off Each Other”: Stories of Life with ADHD and Comorbidities Research: Disparate Psychiatric Disorders Share Widespread Genetic Overlap eBook: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #533 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-schizophrenia-mental-health-comorbidity/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

As sunlight dwindles in the winter months, people with ADHD are especially prone to winter depression. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains how light therapy can help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This special episode is a feature article from the Winter 2024 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive our Spring 2025 issue hot off the presses — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. Winter Depression, Sleep, and ADHD: More Resources Seasonal Affective Disorder and the ADHD Brain Late Nights, Later Days: The Under-Recognized Impact of Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome in ADHD How to Break the Exhausting Habit of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Executive functions are the skills that allow us to plan for and meet goals, manage time effectively, remember what we've heard and read, and exercise self-control. Peg Dawson, Ed.D., shares strategies you can use to improve your EFs and cement habits. Executive Functioning in Adults: More Resources Self-Test: Do You Have a Working Memory Deficit? Read: 7 Executive Function Deficits Tied to ADHD Read: How Adults with ADHD Think eBook: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions Access the video and slides for podcast episode #531 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-functioning-adults-adhd-strategies/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

DBT works by helping children develop skills that decrease unwanted feelings and unhelpful behaviors, as well as accept difficult feelings about themselves and others without judgment. Learn about this evidence-based treatment from Lauren Allerhand, Psy.D. DBT for ADHD: More Resources Download: What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Read: Overview of ADHD Therapies Q&A: Why Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation Is Central to ADHD eBook: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #530 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt-for-adhd/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Bad grades may not fairly reflect your child’s effort, motivation, or potential. Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares ways to investigate why it’s happening and the two most common reasons for poor grades, plus conversation starters for talking with your child. ADHD at School: More Resources Download: Transform Your Teen’s Apathy Into Engagement Read: Do This, Then That! How to Model Planning & Prioritizing for Students with ADHD Q&A: “We Need an After-School Routine to Ease the Transition to Homework.” eBook: The ADHD Homework Survival Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #529 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/bad-grades-report-card-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Join Master Certified Relationship Coach Amie Leadingham to learn strategies for creating an online dating profile that showcases your authentic self and how to identify potential red flags and navigate common dating scenarios, including love bombing, impulsivity, and ghosting. Dating with ADHD: More Resources Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Q&A: “What Are the Signs of a Controlling Relationship?” Read: The First Rule of Dating with ADHD eBook: The ADHD Relationship Guide Access the video and slides for podcast episode #528 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/love-bombing-toxic-relationship-dating-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy aims to improve emotional dysregulation through four basic skills modules: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn more about DBT for adults with ADHD from Scott Spradlin, LPC. DBT Skills for ADHD Symptoms: More Resources Download: What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Read: Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy Works Read: DBT Plus tDCS May Best Improve ADHD Symptoms in Adults eBook: The Adult’s Guide to Stronger Executive Functions Access the video and slides for podcast episode #527 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/dbt-adhd-adult-treatment-guide/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

OCD often has little to do with the fear of germs. In fact, the number one compulsion is avoidance. For example, a child may experience anxiety around school. Natalia Aíza, LPC discusses common misconceptions, treatment options, and typical outcomes. OCD in Children with ADHD: More Resources Download: How Are Symptoms of OCD Different from ADHD? Read: Does OCD Always Come with Anxiety? Read: “I’ve Called My OCD Compulsions ‘Screaming Mimis’ Since I Was 7” eBook: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #526 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/ocd-in-children-with-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Lotta Borg Skoglund, M.D., Ph.D., explains how fluctuating hormone levels can worsen ADHD symptoms at different stages of life and influence medication effect, how to differentiate between ADHD and menopausal symptoms — and how to talk about all of this with your doctor. ADHD in Perimenopause & Menopause: More Resources Download: Menopause & ADHD: Treatments & Interventions Replay: The Emotional Lives of Girls with ADHD Read: “How I Restarted My Life After a Post-Menopausal ADHD Diagnosis” Advocate: We Demand Attention! A Call for Greater Research on Women with ADHD eBook: How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females with ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #525 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/talk-to-your-doctor-menopause-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) describes unbearable pain related to rejection or criticism. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., highlights how heightened sensitivity can intensify conflict in relationships, and how couples can process emotions and foster connection. RSD in Relationships: More Resources Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Replay: Strategies for Managing Your Sensitivities in Real Time Self-Test: RSD Symptoms Checklist Read: You Are Enough — Counteracting Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, & RSD eBook: The Emotions of ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #524 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-meaning-impact-relationships-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Penn and Kim Holderness join forces with ADDitude to explore core ADHD strengths such as creativity, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and resilience as we celebrate ADHD Empowerment Month. ADHD Empowerment: More Resources Read: Holderness Family Values: 9 ADHD Truths (with a Side of Laughter) Free Download: All the Best Parts of ADHD Replay: ADHD is Awesome — The Holderness Family Guide to Thriving with ADHD Read: “How My ADHD Makes Me a More Dynamic, Resourceful, Passionate Leader” eBook: Inattentive ADHD in Adults — An Essential Guide to the Underdiagnosed, Undertreated Subtype Access the video and slides for podcast episode #523 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/holderness-family-we-define-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Smart money management eludes ADHD brains for various reasons. Financial planner Otto Rivera teaches us how to short-circuit impulsive spending, reduce debt, and net other small wins on the way to building a financial plan to reach longer-term goals. How to Budget with ADHD: More Resources Download: ADHD-Friendly Budgeting Guide Read: The ADHD Tax Is Draining — Financially and Emotionally Read: “A $400 Adrenaline Rush”: Stories of Impulse Buying with ADHD eBook: Secrets of the ADHD Brain Access the video and slides for podcast episode #522 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-budget-impulse-buying-adhd/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Navigating students’ emotional dysregulation can be one of the most challenging aspects of classroom management. Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., teaches educators how to engage both proactive and reactive strategies for effectively managing emotional dysregulation. Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers: More Resources Download: Kid-Friendly Mindful Meditation Exercises Sign Up: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators Read: Top Emotion Regulation Difficulties for Youth with ADHD Read: 13 Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies for Educators Today eBook: The Teacher’s Guide to ADHD School Behavior Access the video and slides for podcast episode #521 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotional-dysregulation-classroom-behavior-adhd-students/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Professional organizer Tracy McCubbin discusses how to decrease disorganization and conflict over clutter when one—or all—family members have ADHD, including how to decide what to keep and what to toss and how to put things back where they belong. How to Organize a Messy Home with ADHD: More Resources Free Guide: Hoarding Disorder vs. ADHD Clutter Q&A: “Should I Hire a Professional Organizer?” Read: How to Motivate for Cleaning House When You Really Don’t Want To eBook: Declutter Your Life (and Home! and Office!) Access the video and slides for podcast episode #520 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-organize-a-messy-home-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

With a focus on understanding and managing time, Sharon Saline, Psy.D., shows you how to collaboratively teach planning and prioritizing in a way that helps kids and teens with ADHD develop the independence needed for success at school. Time Blindness & Executive Function in ADHD Students: More Resources Sign Up: ADHD @ School: A Free Class for Parents Read: Prioritize & Organize with These Planner Pointers Read: Activity Ideas to Hone Brain Skills Read: Teaching Sequence and Schedules eBook: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Routines Access the video and slides for podcast episode #519 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/eisenhower-matrix-how-to-prioritize-plan-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

For decades, ADHD was thought to be a disorder of childhood. Maggie Sibley, Ph.D., presents the latest science behind our modern conceptualization of ADHD across the lifespan, including late-onset and late-identified ADHD and fluctuating symptom severity. ADHD in Adults: More Resources Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults? Read: Is Adult ADHD Real? Yes — and Still Heavily Stigmatized Read: Why We Need U.S. Guidelines for Adults with ADHD eBook: ADHD After 40: A Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Later in Life Access the video and slides for podcast episode #518 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/can-adults-have-adhd-symptoms-diagnosis/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Ann Dolin, M.Ed., explains what a sustainable system looks like and how it can be a game changer for a student with ADHD, plus proven strategies to help your child effectively use a calendar system, maintain organizational routines, and more. Organization System for Students with ADHD: More Resources Sign Up: ADHD @ School: A Free Class for Parents Download: 3 Rules for Organizing Your Child Read: Back-to-School Supplies Every Student with ADHD Needs Read: Be On Time! How to Teach Sequence and Schedules eBook: 7 Core Executive Functions in Children & Teens Access the video and slides for podcast episode #517 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/organization-system-back-to-school-adhd/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and

Identifying signs of ADHD in preschool-aged children can be a challenge. Learn how to differentiate between typical development and behaviors that may indicate ADHD during the early childhood years from Alexis Bancroft, Ph.D., and Cynthia Martin, Psy.D. ADHD in Preschool: More Resources Self-Test: ADHD Symptoms in Children Read: Isn’t My 4-Year-Old Too Young to Be Diagnosed With ADHD? Read: “The Day My Hyperactive Toddler Aced His ADHD Test” eBook: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Routines Access the video and slides for podcast episode #516 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/signs-of-adhd-preschool-symptoms/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Children who are quick to anger and lash out may be labeled oppositional or defiant. Ross Greene, Ph.D., introduces his Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, which empowers caregivers to rethink challenging behaviors as frustration responses. PDA and ODD: More Resources Download: 10 Rules for Ending Confrontation & Defiance Read: The Facts About ODD and Attention Deficit Read: Back From the Brink: Two Families’ Stories of Oppositional Defiant Disorder eBook: The Parent’s Guide to ADHD Discipline Access the video and slides for podcast episode #515 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/pathological-demand-avoidance-odd-collaborative-proactive-solutions/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., helps professionals with ADHD and employers understand how ADHD impacts work life and shares self-management techniques, accommodations, and organizational strategies that will lead to career success. ADHD in the Workplace: More Resources Download: The Eisenhower Matrix for ADHD Decision-Making Read: How to Foster Neurodiversity in the Workplace Read: The Best Work Schedule for ADHD Brains — Flexible or Rigid? eBook: Getting Things Done with Adult ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #514 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-the-workplace-strategies-neurodivergent-adults/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.