Adhd Experts Podcast

ADHD is likely influenced by both genetics and the environment, starting before birth. Charlotte Cecil, Ph.D., shares insights from early research involving ADHD and epigenetics, and what the future may hold in terms of potential clinical applications. Free Resources on Epigenetics & ADHD: Download: Is It Adult ADHD? Read: The Impacts of Environment, Lifestyle, and Stress Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/genetics-environment-epigenetics-risk-factors-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.  

Given the prevalence of ADHD, every educator should assume they’ll be teaching at least one student with the condition. Evelyn Polk Green, M.S.Ed., highlights myths about ADHD, and the facts and accommodations teachers need to know. Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD: Download: “The ADHD Iceberg” Poster for School Read: 7 Surprising Ways ADHD Shows Up in the Classroom Read: How to Get Students Engaged in Learning Email Series: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/what-educators-dont-know-about-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.

Lawrence Amsel, M.D., explains the unique challenges primary care providers and mental health clinicians face when engaging and treating patients with depression, and how to build trust and improve communication and outcomes. Free Resources on Depression Treatment Barriers: Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression Self-Test: Depression in Adults Read: ADHD and Trauma: Untangling Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Read: How to Close the Depression Treatment Gap for Teens Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/depression-treatment-barriers-challenges-for-clinicians/ 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.

Studies suggest that ADHD increases the risk for postpartum depression. PPD may also exacerbate ADHD and can impact the wellbeing of the entire family. Jayne Singer, Ph.D., provides an overview of symptoms and treatment options. Free Resources on Postpartum Depression: Download: Free Guide to Hormones and ADHD in Women Self-Test: Signs of Postpartum Depression Read: ADHD Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety Read: Bringing Up Baby: Motherhood with ADHD Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/postpartum-depression-mental-health-women-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.

Laura Barr, M.Ed., counsels caregivers and neurodivergent college-bound students on factors to consider during a college search and how to make the process much less stressful for applicants with executive functioning challenges. Free Resources on ADHD in College: Download: Securing ADHD Accommodations in College Read: The College Packing List for ADHD Undergrads Read: 13 Survival Tips from College Graduates with ADHD Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-applications-guide-neurodivergent-students-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.

Peter Jensen, M.D., reviews the current research involving genetic and environmental factors associated with ADHD and discusses the scientific advances we may see in the next decade or more, including the diagnosis of more subtypes and novel treatments. Free Resources on ADHD Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults? Read: The Buzz Around Neuroimaging Read: The History of ADHD and Its Treatment Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/what-causes-adhd-advances-research-diagnosis-treatment/ 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.

Twice exceptional students may perform above average in some areas and below average in others. Mary Ruth Coleman, Ph.D., discusses how to identify students who are 2e and understand their unique hurdles to help them cope with stress and avoid burnout. Free Resources on Twice Exceptionality: Download: “An Introduction Letter to My Teacher” Read: What Does Twice Exceptional Even Mean? Read: High Expectations — Stories of 2e Students Desperately Seeking Support Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/signs-of-burnout-twice-exceptional-2e-students-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.

Merriam Sarcia Saunders, LMFT, highlights the unique developmental and emotional needs parents of neurodivergent children must consider during and after divorce, including talking to the child, custody scheduling, and keeping treatment consistent. Free Resources on Coparenting Children with ADHD: Download: Sample Schedule for Children with ADHD Read: The ADHD Co-Parenting Guide to Consistent Treatment Read: How Parental Alienation Harms ADHD Families Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/coparenting-divorce-adhd-across-households/ 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.  

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, talks about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions to world renown. Free Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodiversity: eBook: The Truth About Autism in Adults Download: Autism Evaluation Checklist Read: 10 Cherished Films with Neurodivergent Characters Read: Learning Strategies for Visual, Auditory, and Tactile Learners Access the video for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/temple-grandin-autism-spectrum-disorder-neurodiversity/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (http://additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.  

Students who have ADHD and other executive functioning deficits are often misunderstood by educators. Brandon Slade shares research involving EF skills development and actionable supports that can help neurodivergent students succeed academically. Free Resources on Improving Executive Function at School: Download: The Top 6 Learning Challenges Associated with ADHD Read: The Testing Ground for Executive Functions? Sixth Grade Read: The 3 Rs of ADHD at School — Routines, Rules, Reminders Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-functioning-skills-adhd-teens-school 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.

"Functional organization" involves embracing your stage of life in the way you organize. Lisa Woodruff explains why and how to do this, sharing practical, easy-to-implement ideas for your kitchen, bedrooms, workspaces, and more.   More Resources on ADHD and Home Organization: eBook: Declutter Your Life! (and Home! and Office!) Free download: How to Tidy Up Your Home Like a Pro Read: What Stops Me From Starting? Productivity Solutions Read: Making Peace With Your Clutter NOTE: The original version of this presentation included on-screen props. You can access the supplemental materials, including the video, at https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/organized-home-adhd-organization-life-phases/ 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.

Learn why ADHD is routinely under-diagnosed in African-American children due to stigma, mistrust of the medical community, and other factors from Cheryl Hamilton, Ed.D. — and how untreated ADHD increases risk for poor academic and social outcomes. Free Resources on ADHD in Families of Color: Download: Debunking Myths About ADHD Read: How Children of Color Get Left Behind Read: We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities Read: “I Am a Neurodivergent Black Woman — and I Am Filled with Hope.” Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-race-healthcare-treatment-equity/ 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.

Gregory A. Fabiano, Ph.D., teaches teachers how the core features of ADHD are magnified by classroom expectations, the limitations of traditional approaches, and strategies and supports educators can use to help students with ADHD flourish. Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD: Download: 20 Learning Strategies Designed for Students with ADHD Teacher Training Newsletter: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators Read: The Educator’s Guide to Executive Functions Read: The Flaws of a One-Size-Fits-All Educational System Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/teacher-training-understanding-adhd-evolution-in-education/ 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.  

Sex therapist Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, and Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., discuss how ADHD can take a toll on your sex life and relationship, common flashpoints, how ADHD treatment helps, and other strategies couples can use to improve intimacy and trust. Free Resources on ADHD and Sex: Download: Manage ADHD’s Impact on Your Relationship Read: How ADHD Impacts Sex and Marriage Read: Tips to Have More Fun in the Bedroom Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-relationships-focus-attention-love-sex/ 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.

Alan P. Brown discusses the unique presentation of ADHD in men, from being quick to anger and prone to outbursts to feeling shame and embarrassment about lack of career advancement, plus ways men with ADHD can navigate these challenges. Free Resources on Men with ADHD: Download: Scripts for Emotional Regulation and Anger Management Read: Exploring the Impact of Hormones, Age, and Life Stage Read: “I’m a Better Father Now, a Better Person.” Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/men-adhd-emotional-dysregulation-anger-shame/ 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.

Teens with ADHD are more likely to be bullied due to missing social cues, academic struggles, difficulty making friends, and more—and the effects can be devastating. Rosanna Breaux, Ph.D., helps parents identify bullying and shares strategies to prevent it. Free Resources on Teens with ADHD and Bullying: Download: Social Skills Guide Read: Bullying Is the Norm. So Is an Inadequate Response. Read: Scripts for Reflective Listening Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/teen-bullying-solutions-social-isolation-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.

The answer to this question is not always clear. Clinical Army psychologist  Brandi Walker, Ph.D.,  explains current recruitment requirements for people with ADHD, military policies regarding ADHD medications, and how a military environment can affect ADHD brains. Free Resources on Joining the Military with ADHD: Download: What to Ask Yourself to Find the Perfect Job Read: Can You Join the Military with ADHD? Read: “I’m a U.S. Army Aviator — and I Have ADHD and Anxiety.” Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/can-you-join-the-military-with-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.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is highly comorbid with ADHD. Learn about symptoms of mood disorders, how they co-exist with ADHD, and about new and alternative treatments for depression from Nelson M. Handal, M.D., DFAPA. Free Resources on Comorbid Depression and ADHD: Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression Read: 6 Unexpected & Misunderstood Signs of Depression Read: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/comorbid-depression-adhd-signs-symptoms-treatment/ 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.

Teen drivers with ADHD face an outsized risk for motor vehicle accidents. Annie Artiga Garner, Ph.D., discusses factors that contribute to this risk, and factors that lessen it — as well as practical tips for navigating this developmental milestone.

Pregnancy is exciting, but can also be especially overwhelming for those with ADHD. Allison Baker, M.D., shares what we know about the benefits and risks of stimulant use while pregnant and nursing, and how to manage the demands of early motherhood.