Podcast Episodes

448- The Nurtured Heart Approach: Positive Strategies to Transform Problem Behaviors

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

447- ADHD Then and Now: How Our Understanding Has Evolved

Episode 447

As ADDitude celebrates 25 years, David Anderson, Ph.D., discusses advances in the diagnosis & treatment of ADHD over the past decades, our understanding of the science of ADHD — and how this has bee…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

446- Borderline Personality Disorder & Its Connection to ADHD

Episode 446

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by emotional dysregulation, an unstable self-image, and interpersonal problems — all symptoms associated with ADHD as well. Roberto Olivardia, …

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

445- How to Teach Self-Regulation and Executive Function Skills for Independent Living

Episode 445

Kristin Seymour, MSN, RN, teaches parents age-specific strategies to help build focus and motivation at home and at school, and how create daily routines to help neurodivergent kids get and stay org…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

444- When ADHD Triggers Emotional Outbursts: Scripts for Your Flashpoints (Part Two)

Episode 444

Sharon Saline, Psy.D., answers your questions about working with your triggers, choosing words and actions intentionally, recovering from blow-ups, and making meaningful amends, drawing on tools fro…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

443- "Invisible" Disabilities at Work: How to Foster Neurodivergent Advocacy and Acceptance

Episode 443

Wondering whether to disclose to your employer that you have ADHD, autism, a learning disorder, or another so-called "invisible disability"? Jessica Hicksted, Ph.D., discusses how to approach disclo…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

442- Choosing the Best Summer Camps for Your Child or Teen with ADHD: A Guide for Parents

Summer camp can be a rewarding and confidence-building experience for youth with ADHD—as long as the camp is prepared to provide adequate support. Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, covers what to consider when…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

441- The ADHD Love Languages: How to Communicate Better to Solve Relationship Problems

Episode 441

Many romantic relationships touched by ADHD are marked by misunderstandings and emotional outbursts. Effective communication skills, however, can be learned. Melissa Orlov teaches strategies that wi…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

440- Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options

Episode 440

People with ADHD face an elevated risk for substance use disorder (SUD), and the stimulants that are prescribed for ADHD are also commonly misused. Timothy Wilens, M.D., discusses interventions for …

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

439- New Year, New Strategies: Helping Students with ADHD Plan, Persist, and Achieve Their Goals

Episode 439

After New Year's, kids with ADHD often wish for things to be different at school—but don't know how to make that happen. Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares the secret, which focuses on building strategies & r…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago