All Things ADHD

While most of the available information about ADHD deals with how it affects children and teenagers, we know it is a lifelong condition. How does ADHD affect people who are age fifty and older? Why are diagnoses increasing in this age group? What special challenges do they face, and how can they improve their daily lives? Our guest for this episode is psychologist Kathleen Nadeau, founder of the Chesapeake Center and author or coauthor of more than a dozen books on ADHD. She discusses what ADHD looks like in older adults, the ways ADHD is more challenging for women, what to expect if you pursue a midlife diagnosis, and more. She also shares a few simple steps you can take to improve your quality of life with ADHD. 

What is cognitive disengagement syndrome, formerly known as sluggish cognitive tempo? How does being “internally distracted” affect a person’s daily life and activities? How is CDS identified in children and adolescents, and can it be treated? In this episode, Stephen Becker, PhD, and Joseph Fredrick, PhD, describe CDS and contrast its key differences from the difficulties typically seen in ADHD. As researchers and clinical psychologists, they stress the importance of comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based interventions. They discuss the links between CDS and other mental health conditions and share information about treatment options. 
 Find out more at: The Center for ADHD - https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/c/adhd

Many people between the ages of 35 and 54 care for both children and aging parents. This double load of caregiving responsibilities may cause them to neglect self-care, which can take a toll on their relationships and physical and mental health. In this episode, Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD, a published author and licensed mental health counselor who has been in practice for over 20 years, discusses the ways in which being part of the sandwich generation is different for people with ADHD. She shares tips on how to identify stressors and create healthy habits to deal with them, avoid burnout, and create and uphold boundaries.

Why do people with ADHD struggle with money management? And how can their romantic partners or family members support their efforts to achieve their financial goals? In this episode, David DeWitt, a financial planner who has ADHD, talks about the common obstacles people with ADHD face when trying to manage their money. He also shares resources and strategies that can empower them to take control of their finances—including how to budget effectively.

Los niños con TDAH necesitan acomodaciones personalizadas para sus necesidades específicas para tener la mejor experiencia de aprendizaje durante su vida escolar.
En este episodio, Tamara Schlez, BA, entrenadora de TDAH y especialista en participación de la organización “El Futuro”, habla sobre las discapacidades de aprendizaje comórbidas, las diferencias entre la Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP) y el Sección 504 y los diferentes roles que tienen los médicos, las escuelas, los maestros, y los padres en la implementación de las herramientas para el éxito de un niño.

ADHD and executive function impairments can make it difficult to deal with life transitions. What can people with ADHD do to help them process and embrace changing circumstances, and how can an ADHD coach help? 
In this episode, Brittany Brousseau, an ADHD life coach, gives insights into ADHD coaching, what to look for when choosing a coach, and the kinds of difficulties with which coaches are qualified to help. While relating anecdotes from her lived experience with ADHD, she shares strategies for coping with change as well as tips on improving self-esteem.

Have you wondered if your child has depression or anxiety and if these could be connected to their ADHD? What signs should you keep an eye out for and how can you be supportive?In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, a board certified pediatrician with a special interest in ADHD, learning issues, and mental and behavioral health, talks about the signs and causes of different mental health disorders in teens and the common treatment plans available. She also shares strategies that can be used by friends and family to support teens who are facing mental health challenges.

What are the benefits of talking with your children about ADHD and why is it important that they learn how to advocate for themselves? In this episode, Dr. Nerissa Bauer discusses fostering an environment where children, tweens, and teens with ADHD feel safe to self-advocate and provides strategies that parents can use to help their children learn or improve their self-advocacy skills.Learn more at Let’s Talk Kids Health.

African American students are many times more likely to be diagnosed with subjective disabilities than their European American peers. Why does this happen? And what should schools do differently?In this episode, Dr. Joy Banks speaks on the overrepresentation and disparities in treatment of African American students in special education specifically for students with ADHD. She also shares the steps that schools must take to create environments where all students can thrive.

To have the best experience during their school life and the support they need to learn, children with ADHD need accommodations that are customized to their specific needs.In this episode, Jeffrey Katz, PhD, talks about comorbid learning disabilities, the difference between a Section 504 plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan, and the different roles that a child’s healthcare team, school, educators, and parents play in implementing them.