04 (Part 2): Do you or your child have ADHD? with Dr Missy Wolfman

Clear the air

Dr Missy Wolfman is a clinical psychologist and a mother to twin girls. Being a mum to young kids, she knows how hard it can be for parents - the struggle is real! Her psychology practice offers assessment and therapy for kids, teens and adults with special focus on maternal mental health and neurodevelopmental issues such as ADHD and ASD.

In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions.

1. How do I know if my child has ADHD or Autism?
2. Who should I speak to in order to find out if my child has ADHD?
3. What is the impact of the covid19 lockdown on children developing ADHD?
4. What type of support for the child and parents should you put in place if your child has neurodevelopmental issues like ADHD?
5. When should you look at medication as a form of support for your child with ADHD?
6. How do you know if you should be assessed for ADHD as an adult?
7. How can we determine if a child is acting out due to ADHD or adverse childhood events such as abuse that is going on instead?


Learn more about Dr Missy Wolfman:

https://www.empowermums.co.nz/
https://empowerment-psychology.com/
https://www.myclearhead.com/practitioners/Missy.Wolfman


Have a burning question about mental health that you want us to answer?
Email us at contact@myclearhead.com, or visit our website: www.myclearhead.com

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