My guest is Kayvon Afsarifard , a clinical team leader at TeamWonder.org. This insightful discussion dives into how ADHD affects not only the individual but the whole family system, emphasizing the crucial role parents and families play when a child is dealing with ADHD. Kayvon shares effective strategies on how parents can keep their child focused and organized, discussing developmental stages and ADHD symptoms. He urges parents to adjust their parenting techniques as their children grow and highlights the importance of teaching them self-reliance and independent decision-making skills.
TeamWonder.org offers programs that include a continuum of youth and parent coaching combined with family therapy that is customized to families' needs. We work with a wide spectrum of behavioral and emotional challenges, including struggles with anxiety, depression, failure to launch, school refusal, learning and social differences, ADHD, ASD, executive function challenges, self-harm, suicidality, gender identity, and adoption. We support relationship healing in wounded families and help teens and young adults reach goals in school, vocation, personal growth, and community engagement.
Learn more at https://www.teamwonder.org/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- How parents and family system is impacted when a child has ADHD?
- Importance of staying regulated with a child is dysregulated?
- The independence vs. interdependence dichotomy battle parents face?
- Communication tools parents can use?
- Video gaming effects on ADHD kids?
- Advice on interventions families can implement at home?
- Words of wisdom for parents who are raising neurodiverse kids.
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My guest is Jonathan Mooney - acclaimed author, passionate advocate, and an example of triumph over adversity. Living with ADHD and dyslexia, Jonathan’s inspiring journey from a struggling student to a successful author and speaker is brilliantly chronicled in our heart-to-heart conversation.
Jonathan Mooney is a dyslexic writer, speaker, and do-gooder who did not learn to read until 12 years old. He faced a number of low expectations growing up—was told he would flip burgers, be a high school drop out and end up in jail. Needless to say those hopeful prophecies didn’t come to pass. Opposed to being a high school drop out he became a college graduate from Brown University with an honors degree in English lit; instead of flipping burgers he ended up writing books titled Learning Outside The Lines, The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal, and Normal Sucks. And instead of becoming an inmate he became an advocate creating organizations and initiatives that help people who get the short end of the stick.
Learn more about Jonathon Mooney: https://www.jonathanmooney.com/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- What type of kid was Jonathan Mooney growing up?
- How did he get through school in what felt impossible with ADHD and dyslexia?
- The strategies that worked for him getting through school?
- How he advocates as an adult for neurodiverse kids?
- How the dynamic nature of the current educational system effects kids?
- His words of wisdom for parents who are raising neurodiverse kids.
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Join renowned clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist, Dr. Sharon Saline, in this enlightening episode by Kate Brownfield from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. Dr. Saline, the award-winning author of "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew," offers a deep-dive into the complexities and challenges of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, teens, and young adults.
Learn more at www.drsharonsaline.com.
In this stimulating discussion, Dr. Saline elaborates on the biological basis of ADHD, its characteristics including hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, and the possible executive functioning deficits that kids with ADHD may encounter. Throughout the conversation, the prevalence of co-existing diagnoses such as anxiety and learning disabilities also takes the spotlight.
Additionally, the episode explores the immense stress levels endured by parents raising children with ADHD and emphasizes the crucial need for supportive environments, understanding, and appropriate therapies. The lifelong journey of dealing with ADHD, particularly as afflicted children grow into teenagers and young adults, underlines the significance of an integrative approach in managing ADHD.
Further into the discussion, Dr. Sharon Saline shares her "5 Cs" of effective parenting. These involve self-control, compassion, collaboration, consistency, and celebration, each playing a crucial role in raising kids with ADHD. Insightful typography concepts from her book and invaluable parenting advice conclude this must-listen episode.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- What is ADHD and how it effects an ADHD child?
- What is it about ADHD that makes it so complex?
- How does ADHD change as a child grows into their teen years?
- Dr. Saline’s integrative approach to raising an ADHD child?
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In this compelling episode, Kate Brownfield interviews Jesse J. Anderson, a renowned author, social media influencer, and ADHD advocate. diagnosed with ADHD himself, Jesse takes us through his personal experiences, focusing on triumphs and struggles, and analyzes techniques that can work for those with ADHD.
More about Jesse J. Anderson at https://adhdjesse.com/
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Topics covered in this episode:
-Jesse’s shares his personal journey of growing up with ADHD
- How he ended up penning the highly influential book 'Extra Focus’
- Why toxic productivity doesn’t work for an ADHDer?
- How to use the 4 C’s to help an ADHDer?
- How to use pomodoro time to help a with time blindness?
- Jesse’s words of wisdom for parents and educators supporting an ADHD child?
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Welcome to an energizing episode of 'ADHD Kids Can Thrive', the show that empowers parents to help their ADHD children triumph over their unique challenges. Join our host, Kate Brownfield, in a captivating conversation with a renowned ADHD certified clinical services provider, Holly Blanc Moses. This episode presents practical guides for managing behavioral difficulties associated with ADHD, both at home and at school.
My guest is Holly Blanc Moses, a Licensed Psychological Associate, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider with over 23 years of experience in ADHD, Autism, and anxiety. She is a mom of two neurodivergent boys.
More about Holly at: https://www.hollyblancmoses.com/connect
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Why do ADHD kids have challenging behavior?
- What guidance is recommended for parents approach when challenging behaviors arise in classroom or school?
- Age an ADHD kid can participate in their school plan?
- Guidance for parents navigating challenging behavior at home?
- How & when parenting with consequences when your child has ADHD?
- Holly’s words of wisdom for parents of ADHD Kids.
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My guest Dr. Nicole Michaeli, a pediatric psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments of children, adolescents, and young adults. Over the last 15 years, Dr. Michaeli’s work has focused on the identification and treatment of young individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Michaeli received her BA from the University of California Los Angeles, where she studied sociology. She earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in Los Angeles.
You can learn much more about Dr. Nicole Michaeli at https://mychildassessment.com/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- What are signs and symptoms of a child who may have ADHD?
- At what point should a parent consider a comprehensive assessment for their child?
- What phrases does a teacher use to flag a child?
- What is difference between a private assessment vs a school IEP assessment?
- How will a parent and child benefit from a private comprehensive assessment?
- How is a parent, caregiver, teacher, and child involved in the process?
- What strategies work for ADHD kids in the classroom?
- For how many years is an assessment considered valid?
- What are the costs involved?
- Dr. Nicole Michaeli’s words for wisdom for parents.
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My guest is a mother of an ADHD child who is now in his mid-twenties. I asked Helen to join me to share her top 10 pieces of earned wisdom that she has gained over the years to share with other parents who may be on a similar journey. She agreed to share in service of helping other parents.
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- Mother’s Top 10 pieces of wisdom earned from raising a child with ADHD
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My guest today is Kate Brownfield, parent and creator of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com.
This is a quick power session episode of tips to support parents who are raising kids who struggle with attention and more to get through the season of holidays. She is pretty sure this hectic time of year wasn’t designed by neurodiverse thinking people. It’s an important time of year for parents to take into consideration what it really means for their child to struggle with ADHD and make a plan for the holidays from there. When we do, overall family dynamics are more positive!
Learn more at http://www.adhdkidscanthrive.com/.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Why is the holiday season hard for ADHD kids?
- Steps parents can take to help the holiday season be more positive
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My guest is Dr. Elisa Song, holistic pediatrician, integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils.
Dr. Elisa Song is Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. Founder of Whole Family Wellness (formerly Whole Child Wellness), an integrative pediatric practice in Belmont, CA – one of the first and most highly regarded holistic pediatric practices in the country. She created Healthy Kids Happy Kids – dedicated to empowering parents to take charge of their kids’ health … naturally! She is also a lecturer for the Center for Education and Development in Clinical Homeopathy (CEDH), Academy for Pain Research, Institute for Functional Medicine, and Holistic Pediatric Association, among others.
Learn more at https://healthykidshappykids.com/.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Do kids with ADHD also struggle with other health conditions?
- What is the connection with the gut and brain?
- What to do if your child is stuck in taking lots of antibiotics?
- How to support gut beyond nutrition?
- What type of supplements support an ADHD child?
- Dr. Song’s words of wisdom for parents raising an ADHD child?
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My guest is Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate and an IEP parent herself. Lisa has met countless other advocates, attorneys and other professionals who now lend their knowledge to a resource the she has created called adayinourshoes.com.
Lisa offers IEP Coaching and AdvocacyTraining for Parents, E-Guides, Tools and Resources for you to maximize your participation, Letter Templates, and Goal Banks. She supports Boards for both Parents and Advocates, Specialized Add-On Training for those who wish to become Professional Advocates.
Learn more at https://adayinourshoes.com/ and https://adayinourshoes.org/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Lisa’s personal journey of becoming a Special Ed Advocate and resource for others
- What steps should parents know if their child is struggling at school?
- Does a school dictate how a child will be supported?
- How do parents help make a better plan for their child at school?
- When should one consider working with a Special Ed Advocate or attorney?
- What is the difference between a 504 and IEP?
- Why can’t a school simply be more accommodating?
- Lisa’s words of wisdom for parents?
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My guest is Ryan Wexelblatt of ADHDDude.com. He is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. Ryan trains parents to help their children build skills, improve behavior, and, most importantly — feel better about themselves. He is also Father to a son with ADHD & learning differences.
Ryan created ADHD Dude because he realized that most families of kids with ADHD were getting ineffective help, losing valuable time, and spending a lot of money with little results.
Learn more at https://adhddude.com/
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Topics covered in this episode:
-Ryan’s personal story of work and parenting
- Greatest pain points for parents of ADHD kids
- How parents can work with their ADHD child?
- At what stage does CBT work for an ADHD child?
- How parents can step into their parental authority?
- How ADHD effects kids socially?
- ADHD Dude Camp
- Ryan’s words of wisdom for parents of ADHD kids.
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Pat Aussem, L.P.C, M.A.C, and VP, Consumer Clinical Content Development for Partnership To End Addiction at Drugfree.org. She is responsible for developing services and resources relevant to the families we serve, distilling complex information from multiple sources into understandable and actionable materials for lay audiences. This entails curating information on current substances trends, risk and protective factors, ways to intervene in youth substance use, parenting skills, and how to find and access quality evidence-based treatment along the continuum of care. She is a frequent spokesperson for the organization on topics including vaping, marijuana, opioids, medications to assist treatment and co-occurring disorders among others.
In addition to a Master of Business Administration degree in finance, Pat has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is licensed in New York as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and in New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master Addiction Counselor certification. Prior to joining Partnership to End Addiction, she was engaged in clinical work at a psychiatric hospital, collaborating with psychiatrists to provide comprehensive treatment plans for adult and adolescent patients on detox, rehab and co-occurring disorders units. She also supervised an intervention program for perpetrators of interpersonal violence at Jersey Battered Women’s Services.
In addition to her work at Partnership to End Addiction, Pat has a small private practice in New Jersey serving families struggling with addiction and is on the board of Community in Crisis, a local nonprofit focused on ending the opioid epidemic.
Learn more at https://drugfree.org/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- How does ADHD put a person at more risk with substance use?
- Does using ADHD medication put a person at more risk for addiction?
- What are the most used drugs used in 2023?
- How has nicotine captured a new generation?
- Is marijuana addictive?
- What is fentanyl and why is it dangerous?
- How parents can help their teen navigate peer pressure of experimenting with drugs?
- How parents can navigate if using drugs is experimentally vs a problem?
- What steps can parents take to support their teen?
- How Partnership to End Addiction can help a parent?
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My guest is Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He received his B.A. from Harvard (summa cum laude) and, after directing school programs and residential summer camps, his doctorate in clinical psychology from UCLA, before performing a post-doctoral fellowship at the Langley Porter Institute of UC San Francisco.
His work focuses on developmental psychopathology, clinical interventions with children and adolescents (particularly mechanisms underlying therapeutic change), and mental illness stigma. He has directed research programs and conducted clinical trials and longitudinal studies for boys and—more recently—for girls with inattention and impulse-control problems (who often express many comorbid disorders), having received over $20 million in NIH funding and an equal amount in foundation funding. He has been Principal Investigator of the Berkeley site for the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD (MTA) since 1992. He is co-director of the UCSF-UC Berkeley Schwab Dyslexia and Cognitive Diversity Center, and he directs the UCLA -UC Berkeley Awareness and Hope (stigma reduction) component of the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge. He is also co-director of the Child Teen and Family Center at the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Hinshaw has authored over 415 articles, chapters. and commentaries (h-index, Google Scholar = 132), plus 13 books, including The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change (Oxford, 2007), The Triple Bind: Saving our Teenage Girls from Today’s Pressures (Random House, 2009), and (with R. Scheffler) The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medications, Money, and Today’s Push for Performance (Oxford, 2014). His book with St. Martin’s Press—Another Kind of Madness: A Journey through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness— was released in 2017. It was selected as Best Book (2018) in the category of autobiography/memoir from the American BookFest. Overall, he was one of the 10 most productive scholars in the field of clinical psychology across the past decade.
Learn more at https://hinshawlab.berkeley.edu/theteam/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Stigma that comes with ADHD
- A little history behind misunderstanding ADHD
- How does ADHD look different in girls & women
- Common Myths of ADHD
- Cultural discussion on school set-up for girls vs boys
- Key insights learned from ongoing Gov’t study of girls with ADHD
- Words of wisdom for anyone struggling with ADHD
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My guest is Jamie Nunez, Western Regional Manager, of Commonsense.org.
Jamie Nunez supports educators, districts, and state education agencies in incorporating digital literacy skills. As a former high school teacher, school administrator, and non-profit education director, Jamie has trained thousands of educators and administrators on student engagement in digital spaces.
CommonSense.org is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Learn more at www.commonsense.org.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- CommonSense tools & resources to support parents & educators
- What is the state of technology today in regards to our kids?
- How do parents navigate the pain points of tech?
- How do parents help their child navigate socializing online?
- What is coming in the world of AI?
- Jamie’s words of wisdom for parents
- ChatGPT- current outlook
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My guest is Ned Hallowell, M.D, a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, author and world authority on ADHD.
He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School, and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years. He is the Founder of The Hallowell ADHD Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, Palo Alto and Seattle.He has spent the past four decades helping thousands of adults and children live happy and productive lives through his strength-based approach to neurodiversity, and has ADHD and dyslexia himself.
Dr Hallowell is a New York Times bestselling author and has written 20 books on multiple psychological topics. The groundbreaking Distraction series, which began with Driven to Distraction, co-authored with Dr John Ratey in 1994, sparked a revolution in understanding of ADHD. His latest book is ADHD 2.0.
Learn more about Dr. Ned Hallowell at https://drhallowell.com/.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Dr. Hallowell’s definition of ADHD
- How do parents direct an ADHD child in a positive way?
- What to expect as your ADHD child grows?
- How do parents get out of nagging cycle with their child?
- Advice for parents stuck in the “Big Struggle”
- How parents support their young adult child with ADHD
- Dr. Hallowell’s words of wisdom
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The mission of ADHD Awareness Month is to educate the public about ADHD by disseminating reliable information based on the evidence of science and peer-reviewed research.
The coalition members are ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) , Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). ADHD Awareness partners include Centre for ADHD Awareness (CADDAC), Canada and ADHD Europe.
Learn more about ADHD Awareness Month at https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Learn all about ADHD Awareness Month
- How this effort may benefit a person with ADHD
- How one can get involved with ADHD Awareness Month
- How parents can bring more awareness into their child’s school?
- What is an ADHD coach and how may they help an person with ADHD?
- Why we need to understand how ADHD impacts a person?
- Roxanne’s Words of Wisdom regarding ADHD
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KC’s compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life has drawn over a million followers on social media in less than a year. Her book, “How to Keep House While Drowning'' has sold over 70,000 copies and is currently an Amazon bestseller.
KC Davis began her therapy journey at 16 when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After getting sober she became a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, KC has worked most of her career in the field of addiction in roles such a therapist, consultant, and executive director. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters.
Learn more about KC Davis at https://www.strugglecare.com/
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- KC’s personal insights growing with ADHD
- KC’s personal struggle with substance abuse and advice to parents
- Her work as a struggle care advocate
- School, chores and self care - oh my!
- Setting up accommodations in the home
- KC’s words of wisdom
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My guest is Dr. Damon Korb, a board-certified behavioral and developmental pediatrician and author of an award winning book titled Raising an Organized child. He joins me today to talk about how to raise an organized child when they have ADHD.
Damon Korb, M.D., a board-certified behavioral and developmental pediatrician, examines the neurodevelopmental brain functions that determine how a child learns, behaves and socializes. As the clinic director for the Center for Developing Minds, he guides a team of child development experts that care for children and young adults who are struggling. With the recent publication of his award-winning book, Raising an Organized Child, Dr. Korb aims to provide parents with an assortment of tools to help their children develop the skills they need to thrive.
Dr. Korb has nearly 30 years of pediatric practice experience, including 25 years focusing on child behavior and development. He is on the Board of Directors for Parents Helping Parents, a past President for the Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, and a member of the Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine.
You can find out more about Dr. Korb at devminds.com.
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- What is ADHD?
- The role attention plays in our brain
- How ADHD may impact a child in school
- How to help an ADHD child be more organized
- Parents role to balance failure vs independence with their child
- Advice for parents around screen time management
- Tools to help your child with organization
- Advice to get your child through school while maintaining there well-being
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My guest is Jan Stewart, Author, Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness.
She is an ADHD and neurodiversity advocate, governance expert, Today’s Parent columnist and best-selling author of Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness. Jan wrote an emotional, brutally honest memoir that not only tells her story of raising two children with multiple, complex mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders but importantly celebrates successes and provides readers with key insights and practical strategies to inspire and empower them to persevere and not give up. You can learn more about Jan Stewart at https://janstewartauthor.com/.
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- Why Jan wrote this book?
- Update on Jan’s kids as adults
- Steps for parents to take on the journey
- What to say when your child is having a hard time with friends?
- Jan’s advice for parents in the middle of the journey and beyond
- How this personal journey for Jan has changed her?
- Jan’s advice on what really matters in life.
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My guest is Ana Homayoun, Author, sharing her new book titled Erasing The Finish Line: The New Blueprint Beyond Grades and College Admissions.
Ana Homayoun is an academic advisor and early career development expert working at the intersection of executive function, technology, and personal energy management. She is the founder of Silicon Valley based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, a non-profit initiative developing the Life Navigator School Advisory Program. She is the author of That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, The Myth of the Perfect Girl, and Social Media Wellness, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, Fast Company and NPR.
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Topics covered in this episode:
-Why did Ana write this new book?
- She shares learned reflections from one of her students who grew up with ADHD
- How kids desire to connect to others is a big motive in their lives
- Guidance for balancing dynamic of academics and screen time
- Her point of view on how AI may impact academics
- What is the future of SAT & ACT test taking for admissions into college?
- When a child has ADHD what skills should parents focus on when it comes to getting through school?
- Mindset guidance for parents of ADHD kids at back to school time
- Ana’s words of wisdom
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My guest is Mike Rothstein, Author, Dear Dyslexia: Thank you for all you have done.
Discover the inspiring journey of Mike Rothstein, a Dyslexic student who overcame every challenge and transformed his weakness into strength. In "Dear Dyslexia," you'll witness how he turned his struggles into opportunities and became an unstoppable force. This book is a must-read for Parents and Students with Dyslexia who seek hope, inspiration, and confidence to succeed, as well as all Teachers! Available to purchase on Amazon at https://a.co/d/7oS02DW
Topics covered in this episode:
- Mike’s experience of struggling with learning & attention at school
- Why Mike decided to share his story in a book?
- How Mike has adapted as he has grown?
- How did Mike find his way in life?
- Mike shares tools he uses to this day to support himself?
- His overall learned wisdom in his life
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My guest is Maria-Lang Gavidia, Special Education Consultant. This episode helps parents navigating the journey of IEP and 504 plans for a child who struggles with attention and/or learning at school.
Maria began her career as a school psychologist for 11 years, she then became an elementary school principal for several years, and then moved to Special Education Director where she remained for 9 years. She is now a Special Education Consultant at https://www.mlgspecialeducationadvocacy.com/
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Why should a parent consider an IEP and/or 504p?
- Who decides a child’s needs for an IEP or 504p?
- Where does a parent go within a child’s school for help?
- When is it time to use a special ed advocate?
- Why is the list of accommodations included in an IEP/504p long?
- How can a parent advocate with their child’s teacher in positive way?
- How much communication between a parent and teacher too much?
- How to foster independence in this process with your child as they mature?
- When should a parent consider take action towards a possible IEP/504p?
- Maria’s words of wisdom
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My guest is Lisa, mom friend and parent of an ADHD kid. In this episode, I interview one of my friends who shares her insights, resources, and learned wisdom as a parent navigating the journey of raising a child who struggles with ADHD. We can learn so much from listening to others stories who are navigating a similar journey.
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My guest is myself, Kate Brownfield, parent and founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. In this episode, I share my learned wisdom over the years into 10 tips for parents who are supporting their ADHD kids transition from an academic school year into these summer months.
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My guest is Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADHD. She teaches online courses, written 7 books related to ADHD and is Co-Founder of Bonding Health, a company created to help improve ADHD parent - child bonding through research-backed exercises. You can learn more about her at bondinghealth.com and addisagift.com.
In this episode, Dr. Lara Honos-Webb and I discuss the following:
- Why kids should set goals for themselves?
- How are executive function skills and ADHD related?
- How can a parent help their ADHD child build executive function skills?
- How can a parent work with their child’s teacher?
- Why is it hard for ADHD kids to manage screen time?
- Advice for parents with ADHD kids heading into summer?
- Words of wisdom from Dr. Lara about encouraging their ADHD child?
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My guest is Dr. Bill Dodson, board-certified adult psychiatrist who was one of the first practitioners to specialize in adults with ADHD over 25 years ago. Over the last several years, Dr. Dodson has changed the emphasis of his practice from direct patient care to writing and speaking about and consulting on adult ADHD medicine. On today’s episode, Dr. Dodson shares with us the basics in understanding in ADHD medication and how it can help a person with ADHD.
In this episode, Dr. Dodson and I discuss the following:
-Why is medication a standard protocol of intervention when diagnosed with ADHD?
- Why do some people with ADHD need medication and others do not?
- What symptoms does stimulant medication treat when ADHD is involved?
- What symptoms does non-stimulant medication treat when ADHD is involved?
- How does a parent or person determine if an ADHD medication is helping or not?
- The role aerobic exercise plays when a person has ADHD?
- Best types of professionals who can treat ADHD?
- Dr. Dodson’s words of wisdom when it comes to ADHD medication.
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In this episode, Dr. Morris and I discuss the following:
- What is psychedelic assisted psychotherapy?
- What symptoms can ketamine assisted psychotherapy help with?
- How are psychedelics changing the medical health field?
- How does it work compared to traditional therapies?
- What is the process if considering Ketamine assisted psychotherapy?
- How is ketamine administered?
- How can this type of treatment help someone who is suffering?
- What is the duration and/or frequency of this type of treatment?
- Why is the mental health field excited about using psychedelics for treatment?
- Is there a risk of becoming addicted to psychedelics?
- How to talk to teens & young adults about psychedelic use outside of therapeutic treatment program?
- How to find a provider?
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My guest is Peter Shankman, author of his new children’s book titled, “The Boy with the Faster Brain”. Peter’s latest mission comes by way of his new best-selling children’s book, created to show kids around the world that having a different brain, whether it be ADHD, ADD, EFD, or anything neurodiverse, is the best thing they could hope for. Peter routinely speaks to students and parents across America teaching them about the gifts of neurodiversity. In addition to authoring his latest children’s book, Peter is a top keynote speaker in marketing, social media and customer service. He is a 6x best selling author, entrepreneur and corporate in-person and virtual keynote speaker. You can find out more about Peter Shankman at www.shankman.com. You may buy his books on Amazon.com.
In this episode, Peter and I discuss the following:
- What was Peter’s personal journey of growing up with ADHD?
- How did Peter grow-up into a thriving adult with ADHD?
- Why did Peter write this children’s book?
- Peter shares how he personally manages his ADHD
- We talk about athletes with ADHD, including Peter!
- Peter shares his advice to other parents who are raising ADHD kids in this new era
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My guest is Dr. Russell Ramsay is co-found and co-director of the PENN Adult ADHD Treatment & Research Program as well as a Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
He is author of 6 books related to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ADHD. As of July 1, 2023, he will officially retire from the University of Pennsylvania to launch his solo, independent, completely virtual telepsychology practice. I invited Dr. Ramsay on the podcast today to share what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is and how it can help a person with ADHD. You can find more about Dr. Ramsay at cbt4adhd.com.
In this episode, Dr. Ramsay and I discuss the following:
- What is CBT which stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
- How can CBT help a person with ADHD?
- What is difference between CBT and an ADHD coach?
- What is an adequate dose of CBT?
- How CBT can help with depression, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma, stress, etc?
- Is a level of maturity or readiness required for CBT to be effective?
- Can CBT “plant seeds” that may support a young person?
- How can a parent find a CBT therapist that is a good fit?
- Health insurance may cover CBT?
- Russ words of wisdom?
- Resources to find a CBT therapist include - CHADD.org, ADD.org, APSARD.org, nacbt.org, academyofct.org.
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My guest is Kristen McNeely, LMFT and Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. Kristen works for a local school district as a Behavior Specialist and runs a private practice where she consults with parents whose children experience both behavior challenges and anxiety. I invited Kristen McNeely on the podcast today to share with us more about how parents can support an ADHD child with anxiety. You can learn more about Kristen McNeely at www.kristenmcneely.com.
In this episode, Kristen and I discuss the following:
- What does anxiety look like in a child with ADHD?
- What are some strategies to help an anxious ADHD child get things done?
- How can a parent help their child develop skills while keeping up with academic standards and keeping anxiety low?
- How can parents support their anxious child at school?
- What to do when the school district isn’t being supportive?
- When social emotional disorders interfere in a school setting?
- How parents can help their child develop emotional coping skills?
- What to do when school refusal shows up in your child?
- How can parents build in motivation for an ADHD child?
- Kristen’s words of wisdom to help get an anxious ADHD child through life in a positive way?
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