All Things ADHD

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Summary
Children of color with ADHD often experience challenges and barriers to receiving mental health care. It is important for educators and healthcare professionals to be transcultural when providing care, and for parents to know how to advocate for their child. Stigma continues to exist in the conversation regarding mental health and ADHD. Dr. Roberto Olivardia discusses the barriers to mental health care in the Black community and offers ways in which mental health professionals and educators can provide services for different cultures. He also provides information for parents on how to help their children face these challenges.
 
Roberto Olivardia, PhD
Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a clinical psychologist and lecturer in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD, executive functioning issues, and students with learning differences. He also specializes in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders in boys and men. He currently serves on the professional advisory boards for CHADD, ADDA, and the National Association for Males with Eating Disorders.
Objectives:
Learn about the barriers to treatment for children of color with ADHD.
Learn how professionals can develop cultural awareness.
Gain skills on how to change the conversation about mental health and people of color.
Learn how parents of color can advocate for their child.
Identify how treatment can be provided equitably throughout different communities.
 

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The diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD in the African American community can be affected by stigma and cultural challenges. African American and Black parents often struggle when seeking help for their child. Dr. Nekeshia Hammond discusses how ADHD symptoms affect daily functioning, how ADHD is perceived within different communities, why African Americans may not be receiving the recommended treatments, and the challenges that can cause ADHD-like symptoms and lead to incomplete treatment. She provides information on how parents can make sure their child receives proper care and how professionals can work together to provide more culturally competent care.
 
Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD
Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD, is the founder and owner of Hammond Psychology and Associates, PA. She is an author, speaker, and authority -on child psychology, with a specific mission to support parents of children coping with ADHD.
 
Objectives:
Learn about ADHD symptoms and how they affect daily functioning.
Identify barriers to receiving diagnosis and treatment within the African American community.
Learn about the challenges that can cause ADHD-like symptoms.
Gain suggestions on what parents can do to make sure their child is receiving proper care.
Learn how professionals and the community can work together to develop cultural competence.
 

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Are you an adult struggling in more than one area of your life? People with ADHD often struggle with managing everyday responsibilities and, sometimes, relationship problems as well. Learn more about adult ADHD in this podcast and find out if an evaluation is what you might need.
 
CHADD’s Health Information Specialist, Alondra Perez, discusses different struggles that adults with ADHD face. She also talks about how to overcome common struggles with getting an evaluation and provides information on the diagnostic process and strategies for getting an evaluation.
Objectives:
Learn about common struggles for adults with ADHD.
Gain knowledge of appropriate professionals that can evaluate and diagnose ADHD.
Learn about the cost of evaluations and different options for covering costs.
Learn about the different options for finding a professional in your area.
Gain suggestions on how to prepare for an ADHD evaluation.

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Did you unexpectedly start working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic? Just like you, many people have been trying to adjust to working from home for the first time ever or for a long period of time. Those with ADHD may find they have a more difficult time with productivity and concentration. There are strategies you can implement that will help you manage working from home more effectively. CHADD’s Health Information Specialist, Alondra Perez, discusses ADHD symptoms that make working from home a challenge. She also discusses different ways to manage your surroundings, build structure, and find your balance to increase work activity.
Objectives
Learn strategies for reducing distractions at home.
Learn how to implement structure and routine within your workday.
Learn how to create boundaries within your workspace at home.
Gain tools for managing procrastination.
 
 

La pandemia ha sido un tiempo incierto para muchos. Ha infundido incertidumbre e incluso miedo en muchos niños, familias y adultos. Hay nuevas normas y rutinas que siguen sucediendo después de meses de la pandemia. Es importante aprender formas de afrontar las dificultades en el hogar y aprender a apoyar a nuestra familia e hijos. María Acosta nos da información sobre cómo apoyar a nuestros hijos con TDAH en casa. También aprendemos sobre el medicamento y tratamiento durante este tiempo que puede cambiar para unos niños.
 
Objetivos:
Estrategias para ayudar niños con TDAH en casa
Aprende cómo ayudar mantener concentración y motivación
Información sobre medicamento durante este momento
Cómo calmar los temores y el miedo de sus hijos sobre la pandemia
Estrategias para mantener socializados con familia y amigos
 

¿Está buscando información sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de TDAH? Es importante entender que es un diagnóstico comprensivo y cómo es diferente para la comunidad Hispana y Latina. Un diagnóstico con un profesional adecuado ayuda entender el TDAH de su hijo y la ayuda que necesita. María Acosta habla sobre las dificultades para la comunidad Hispana, la diferencia con la comunidad americana, y estrategias para padres.
Objetivos:
Aprende desafíos de salud mental en la comunidad Latina
Cómo las diferencias culturales afectan a los niños y al TDAH
Entiendo las limitaciones para el diagnóstico de TDAH en niños Latinos
Aprende que significa un diagnóstico comprensivo y los diferentes profesionales adecuados
Aprende los mejores tratamientos para el TDAH
Estrategias para padres con niños con TDAH

Podcast Transcript coming soon.
 
Laci CulbrethAssistant Principal of Lower School
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools have transitioned to remote learning or hybrid learning. For learners with ADHD, there are many changes that can make it difficult to succeed at home. Parents and teachers are discovering new ways to help students learn to the best of their abilities. Laci Culbreth discusses the difficulties of ADHD symptoms while learning from home and talks about her experience as a teacher. She provides suggestions for parents on how to help their children with ADHD at home. She also discusses strategies teachers can use to increase support for students with ADHD through remote learning.
 
Objectives
Learn strategies for parents on helping children with ADHD at-home learning
Learn strategies for making work manageable for ADHD learners
Identify ADHD symptoms that can impact a student while learning from home
Learn strategies and tools for teachers to help students and parents through remote learning
Understand how accommodations can be implemented remotely
 

Podcast Transcript: Is My High School Student Ready for College?
 
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is the author of Understand Your Brain, Get More Done, More Attention, Less Deficit, and Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD. He is a psychologist in private practice in West Chester, Pennsylvania, a former member of CHADD’s board of directors and co-chair of its conference committee.

Podcast transcript: Helping Your Young Adult Become Independent
 
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA and Stephanie Sarkis, PHD

Podcast Transcript: https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-what-are-my-childs-504-and-iep-rights-for-distance-learning/  
Summary: Due to the impact of COVID-19, many schools are having to change from face-to-face teaching to remote learning or even a hybrid environment. For students with ADHD who required classroom accommodations, whether through a 504 plan or an IEP, will the same guidelines apply in each learning situation? Dr. Jeffrey Katz gives parents insight into the child’s rights to educational accommodations for the 2020-2021 school year.  
Jeffrey Katz, PhD: Dr. Katz is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is presently the Co-Chair of CHADD’s Public Policy Committee, serves on the Professional Advisory Board and is a past member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Katz specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with an emphasis on ADHD as well as other behavioral and learning issues. In addition, Dr. Katz frequently attends school meetings, bringing his knowledge of ADHD, learning disabilities, and school-based interventions, together with his knowledge of educational regulations, to ensure that students receive the support they need. He also serves on the Disabilities Advisory Committee of Tidewater Community College.