My guest is Dr. Laura Honos-Webb, a clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADD and ADHD. She shares her expertise on the innovative Bonding Health app, designed to improve ADHD parent-child relationships through research-based exercises.

In this episode, learn about the interconnectedness of ADHD, executive functioning, and emotional dysregulation. Discover practical strategies for parents to help their ADHD children build essential executive functioning skills. Dr. Honos-Webb also discusses the challenges of managing screen time for ADHD kids and provides valuable tips for creating a balanced and healthy digital environment.

Gain actionable advice on fostering positive communication, setting goals, and developing self-talk skills to empower children with ADHD. This episode is a must-listen for parents seeking effective ways to support their neurodiverse children.

Learn more: Bonding Health

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My guest is Dr. William (Bill) Dodson, M.D., LF-APA, a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has spent his career helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes from ADHD treatment, which earned him international acclaim. Dr. Dodson has been instrumental in advancing the field’s understanding of ADHD medication optimization, ADHD-related sleep disorders, and the emotional component of ADHD, most notably through his recognition of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (“RSD”) as a core feature. His work with patients with highly complex psychiatric needs has earned him international acclaim.

Dive into the intriguing and often misunderstood world of ADHD in this enlightening podcast episode featuring Dr. Bill Dodson. As a board-certified adult psychiatrist and a pioneer in adult ADHD treatment, Dr. Dodson brings an array of knowledge and expertise to this comprehensive discussion with Kate from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com.

This episode explores the often-held fears and anxieties parents have when selecting a medication regimen for their ADHD-affected children. Dr. Dodson demystifies ADHD treatments and underlines the vital role medications play in managing ADHD. He also sheds light on ADHD's distressing aspects, such as impulsivity, internal hyperarousal, emotional dysregulation, insomnia, and rejection sensitivity. Listeners will learn about the different classes of ADHD medications and how they can alleviate these challenges.

Topics like the impact of ADHD symptoms on a child's personal relationships and school performance, the disorder's gender-specific effects, the crucial role of correct medication, and the importance of aerobic exercise as an alternative treatment are also addressed. The episode concludes with guidance on determining accurate dosage control, medication continuity, and developing empathy and understanding towards those diagnosed with ADHD.

Laden, with Dr. Dodson's professional wisdom, this conversation serves as an invaluable resource for parents grappling with the decision to medicate their ADHD children. Tune in today to gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and its management.

Learn more: https://www.dodsonadhdtreatment.com/

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Topics Covered in this Episode:

-Why is medication a standard protocol of intervention when diagnosed with ADHD?

- Why do some people with ADHD need medication and others do not?

- What symptoms does stimulant medication treat when ADHD is involved?

- What symptoms does non-stimulant medication treat when ADHD is involved?

- How does a parent or person determine if an ADHD medication is helping or not?

- What role does aerobic exercise play when a person has ADHD?

- What are the best types of professionals who can treat ADHD?

- Dr. Dodson’s words of wisdom when it comes to ADHD medication.

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My guest is Mindy Hudon, a speech-language pathologist, author, and creator of innovative educational tools. She has dedicated herself to empowering children and adults alike to overcome communication challenges and develop essential life skills, such as executive function skills.

Mindy has created a series of innovative and engaging educational tools. This episode digs into her creation, the "Be a Timekeeper Clock", aimed at helping young children to grasp the concept of time enjoyable. Moreover, we discuss her award-winning graphic novel, "Cody's Adventures, How I Learned to Defeat the Time Snatchers," crafted to appeal to teens while serving essential executive function strategies. Engage with Mindy as she takes us through her personal and professional experiences, yielding valuable insights. She lays bare her experiences as a speech-language pathologist, working with patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries or strokes, her transition into the school systems, and her endeavors to help her own child overcome executive function challenges.

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Learn More:https://www.mindyhudon.com/

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Topics covered in this episode:

• Mindy’s personal and professional journey working with kids who struggle with time management.
• Why time management is hard for kids with ADHD?
• Strategies to put in place to help support time management
• How can her children’s book teach young teens about time management?
• Mindy’s words of wisdom.

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