508 episodes
ADHD Experts Podcast ADDitude
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- Health & Fitness
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
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508- Combination Therapy: Medication Strategies for Hard-to-Treat Complex ADHD
Timothy Wilens, M.D., discusses new medications approved for ADHD and strategies to manage hard-to-treat and complex ADHD (attention deficit disorder plus at least one comorbid condition), including the use of a stimulant and nonstimulant medication.
Treating Complex ADHD: More Resources
Download: 2024 Scorecard of ADHD Treatments Sign Up: The Clinicians’ Guide to Treating Complex ADHD Read: Treatment Troubleshooting Guide for Patients Replay: "Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options," with Dr. Timothy Wilens Access the video and slides for podcast episode #508 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/combination-therapy-comorbid-adhd-anxiety-depression/
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507- The Social Reboot: Helping Tween and Teen Boys with ADHD Make Friends
Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, helps caregivers understand how lagging social executive function skills and social anxiety present in tween and teen boys with ADHD and shares evidence-based strategies to help boys connect with peers and develop real-life friendships.
Social Skills in Boys with ADHD: More Resources
Get: The ADHD Guide to Making & Keeping Friends Replay: "Raising Socially Smart Tweens & Teens," with Ryan Wexelblatt Read: Understanding the Role of Anxiety in Children with ADHD Q&A: “My Teen Wants ‘Cool Kid’ Friends, or None at All” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #507 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/why-cant-i-make-friends-boys-adhd/
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506- Exploring the PMDD-ADHD Link: How to Recognize and Treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Many women with ADHD experience what feels like premenstrual syndrome (PMS) — on steroids. Symptoms include severe sadness, irritability, fatigue, and physical discomfort. Dara Abraham, D.O., delves into the intricate interplay between PMDD and ADHD.
PMDD and ADHD: More Resources
Download: Menstrual Cycle Tracking Log Self-Test: Do You Have PMDD? Read: PMDD, Autism, and ADHD — The Hushed Comorbidity Get: How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact Females Access the video and slides for podcast episode #506 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/pmdd-symptoms-women-adhd-link/
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505- ADHD Is Awesome: The Holderness Family Guide to Thriving with ADHD
Kim and Penn of the Holderness Family discuss themes from their new book, ADHD is Awesome, including how to reframe your ADHD traits, why boredom is so difficult for ADHD brains, and how to embrace routine while remaining zany and fun.
Living with ADHD: More Resources
Download: How to Build a Dopamine Menu Get: Your Complete ADHD Guide Read: 9 ADHD Myths That Perpetuate Stigma Read: The Positives of ADHD Access the video and slides for podcast episode #505 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/holderness-family-guide-adhd-is-awesome/
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504- How Cannabis Use Affects ADHD Symptoms and Sleep in Adolescents
Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D., helps caregivers understand the effects of infrequent and frequent cannabis use on cognition and sleep health in teens with ADHD, as well as how to engage youth in reducing problematic cannabis use.
Teens with ADHD, Sleep, and Substance Use Disorder: More Resources
Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD Get: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD Learn: SUD Risk Is Elevated by ADHD Q&A: “My Teen is Smoking Marijuana and Changing Before My Eyes. What Do I Do?” Access the video and slides for podcast episode #504 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/weed-adhd-symptoms-sleep-teens/
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503- The Journey to Independence: A Parent’s Guide to Delayed Adulthood with ADHD
Some individuals with ADHD take longer to achieve independence than do their peers. Anthony Rostain, M.D., offers practical advice to parents who are struggling to support their 20-something kids during the prolonged transition known as emerging adulthood.
ADHD in Emerging Adulthood: More Resources
Download: Questions to Get Your Child Talking Get: 7 Core Executive Functions in Children & Teens Read: 5 Critical Life Skills That Build Independence & Confidence Read: “Stop Trying to Fix Everything!” Scripts for Reflective Listening Access the video and slides for podcast episode #503 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emerging-adulthood-adhd-young-adult-living-skills/
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