ADHD Crash Course

Donae Cannon
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ADHD Crash Course

This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in... 

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep 93. How to Get Better at Task Initiation

    Task initiation is an executive functioning skill and can be a HUGE struggle for us (especially when we're overwhelmed). What can we do? (other than "try harder" or "just do it"). Today I'll share tips to help you get started when your motivation, energy, interest are running low!

    12 min

  2. NOV 5

    Ep 92. ADHD and Medication; Do or Don't?

    The use of ADHD medications is a personal choice and one that can generate a good amount of confusion. How do we know whether or not to try medication as a tool to manage ADHD? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Is the stigma that continues to surround the use of ADHD medications warranted? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the questions you can ask as yourself and your mental health provider as you navigate this complex topic.

    16 min

  3. OCT 22

    Ep 91. ADHD and Late Diagnosis: Interview with Meredith Carder

    Today I chat with Meredith Carder, author of "It All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful Life". Meredith is an ADHD coach, content creator, speaker and author who is passionate about helping those with ADHD live their best lives!In this episode we discuss:-late ADHD diagnosis and its impact-how shame can block our progress- the need for cognitive flexibility- tips for building a strategy toolbox that will work for your brain- and more!Want to connect with ...

    40 min

  4. OCT 1

    Ep 90. Help for When You Don't Follow Through

    We all do it. We planned to do something, believed we would and then we drop the ball. For whatever reasons, something we 100 % planned to do didn't happen.When we don't follow through with the things that matter to us, we may have our own "stories" about why. The problem with these stories is that they are often harsh. judgmental, and leave no room for actual problem solving!Approaching our failures with curiosity and openness allows us to find solutions that work for our brains. We can "flo...

    12 min

  5. SEP 17

    Ep 89. What School Accommodations Help ADHD?

    Finding the right accommodations for students with ADHD can be complicated! There is no "one size fits all" and some accommodations for ADHD might actually make it more difficult for a student to learn! In this episode of ADHD Crash Course, we'll talk about the difference between IEPs and 504s and discuss some common (and less common) accommodations that help support neurodivergent learners in the classroom.

    20 min

  6. SEP 3

    Ep 88. You're Not Failing, You're Spiral Learning!

    The journey of learning to work with our brains isn't typically linear! We often learn in a "spiral" pattern; introduced to strategies and then moving on to other tools before we've mastered these. Later, we revisit what we've learned and deepen our knowledge and experience. The process spiral learning can leave us doubting our progress (or even feeling like we're "failing") since we are working on several different areas gradually, but eventually we reinforce these skills a...

    10 min

  7. AUG 20

    Ep 87. When You Feel Like You're Not Enough

    We all feel like we aren't "enough" at times. We live in a productivity-driven society, so feeling that we aren't doing enough can quickly shift into an overall sense of not being enough. It can feel like we're not measuring up, no matter what we do! Today we'll discuss this never-enough struggle and identify some action-based strategies you can try when you're struggling with "not-enough" thoughts.Links mentioned in this episode:Sign Up for a Free Values PDF !Clarity Coaching WebsiteOther va...

    14 min

  8. AUG 6

    Ep 86. Breaking Down Time Management

    Time management is more than just being punctual. Getting good at managing our time can help us live more intentionally (rather than just reacting to what's in front of us).Time management is complex; it requires many different executive functioning skills working together in order to help us organize and direct our days!In today's episode, I'll share my recent time management fails and we'll also break down some of the individual skills needed to get better at managing our time!Use the code&...

    15 min
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About

This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in... 

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  • Creator
    Donae Cannon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 ADHD Crash Course
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    ADHD Crash Course

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