ADHD Experts Podcast

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132- 5 Ways to Be a Better Dad: Parenting Strategies for Men with ADHD Feb 02, 2016

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Disorganization, angry outbursts, and the poor self-esteem that often accompanies ADHD make parenting hard. Terry Dickson, M.D., offers special strategies that can help the more than 4.5 million American fathers with the condition be their best.

131- Screen-Smart Parenting: Reap Technology's Benefits While Setting Reasonable Limits Jan 19, 2016

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Does your ADHD child seem to have a tablet or game controller glued to his hand? Jodi Gold, M.D., discusses how to use technology to your advantage and and raise a smart "citizen of the digital world," while setting realistic screen time limits.

130- What Really Causes ADHD—and What's the Best Way to Treat It? Jan 12, 2016

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Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., explains the genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors that lead to ADHD, and provides an overview of the best behavioral, medicinal, and natural treatments for children and adults.

129- Top 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Taking ADHD Medication Dec 29, 2015

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You or your child just started taking ADHD medication—but how can you make sure it's working optimally? Laurie Dupar explains how to determine if you're taking it at the wrong time, taking the wrong dosage, or even the wrong med.

128- Kirk Martin's Best Strategies for Stressed-Out Moms of ADHD Kids Dec 22, 2015

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Mental and physical exhaustion are common in parents of special-needs children. Kirk Martin shares strategies that will help moms who "do it all" to simplify their lives, make themselves a priority, and teach their kids to be more self-reliant.

127- Language and Auditory Processing Problems in Children with ADHD Dec 15, 2015

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Language and auditory processing overlap with attention in the brain, so problems in these areas often co-occur. Neuroscientist Martha S. Burns, Ph.D., discusses how to take advantage of the brain's amazing plasticity to bring about improvements.

126- How Your Child's Diet Can Improve (or Worsen) His ADHD Symptoms Dec 08, 2015

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The food your child eats can have a big impact on behavior. Laura Stevens, M.S., discusses common food sensitivities, the importance of essential fatty acids, elimination diets, and how artificial food colors, flavors, and preservatives affect us.

125- Just Diagnosed? How to Succeed with Adult ADHD Nov 24, 2015

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It's not too late to turn around your career, relationships, and day-to-day life after an adult ADHD diagnosis, but it will take time. Michele Novotni, Ph.D., advises on finding the right professionals, treatment, and skills that will lead you to success.

124- Screen Time Limits & Transitions: Making Sure Homework Gets Done Before Minecraft Nov 18, 2015

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Does your child want to play Minecraft for hours, and have a meltdown when you tell him to stop? Randy Kulman, Ph.D., offers tips on getting homework done before gaming, setting sane screen time limits, and keeping the screen-free transition calm.

123- Addressing ADHD Behaviors in the Classroom Nov 10, 2015

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Pay attention. Be quiet. Stop squirming. These school 'rules' can be tough for any child, but they can be especially challenging for children with ADHD. Chris Dendy, M.S., explains why, and offers solutions for parents and teachers.

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