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Today, we’re talking to Alan Mosden. Alan is the father of several children with special needs, who wrote a comment letter that addresses how the Family Medical Leave Act applies to IEP Meetings. In today’s episode, we discuss what a comment let is, and how FLMA applies to school care meetings, petitioning the government to get things done, and advocating for our kids. Special Note: Nether Alan nor I are lawyers. So, although we talk about legal matters in this episode, do not take any of it as legal advice. Consult your legal representative before implementing anything discussed in this episode. Learn About & Register For The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Here! Guest Links: The Comment Letter (FMLA2019-2-A) discussed in this episode, in which the DOL concluded that FMLA covers an employee’s attendance at a school meeting where their child's IEP will be discussed. Additional Links: The article written by Jeff Nowak about Aelan's Comment Letter mentioned in today's episode. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Matt Fahy, LMHC. Matt is a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida. He began his quest to better understand the human condition as an Anthropologist, spending a number of years exploring and working on archeological sites. Eight years ago, he shifted his focus to mental health counseling. And now, he has married the two and uses his Anthropology knowledge and counseling skills to run therapeutic games of Dungeons and Dragons for his clients. RSVP for the ADHD reWired Live Q&A Featuring Jessica McCabe, Eric Tivers, and Brendan Mahan! Tuesday, September 10th! 1:30pm Eastern / 10:30am Pacific! In today’s episode, we talk about what Dungeons and Dragons is, how Matt uses it as a therapeutic tool to help the kids he works with develop social skills, problem-solving skills, and greater insight into themselves, the roots of this approach in classic psychological approaches, and Matt shares with us the tale of the clients in one of his groups helped Boogers the Goblin learn coping strategies to better manage his anxiety. Guest Links: Learn more about Matt Fahy and his work at https://mattfahy.com. Additional Links: Learn more about Dungeons & Dragons at https://dnd.wizards.com. Check out my friend Ryan's gaming newsletter, Burn the Tavern Down. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Amy Leone. Amy is a mental health clinician who specializes in adolescent and youngadults with dual diagnoses, including substance abuse, and behavioral or trauma related symptoms. I first met Amy when I joined her Juvenile Advocacy Group, a group she created to address the effects of the opioid epidemic in Milford, MA, which has become a model for many other towns throughout Massachusetts, as well as the state as a whole. She is one of the most caring and driven people I know, and it an honor to call her my friend. In today’s episode, Amy talks to us about vaping. What it is, why it’s so hard to catch, its connection to marijuana use, step we can take to keep our kids from doing it, and the fact that it might be a signal of the need for stress reduction and mental health supports for both kids and parents. A quick disclaimer: This week’s episode is about vaping. It touches on addiction, and the kinds of behaviors that might signal addiction. I don’t want to panic anyone. If your kid engages in one or two of the behaviors mentioned, that doesn’t mean they’re vaping or engaging in addictive behaviors. Sometimes our kids becoming more secretive is a perfectly healthy, developmentally appropriate way of seeking independence and setting boundaries. That said, the more of these behaviors you see, the more concerned you may need to be. You can learn more about addiction and what to do if your kid might be vaping, or using drugs or similar substances athttps://www.drugabuse.gov, and https://drugfree.org. CLICK HERE to register for a free information session about the ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups and find out if they're right for you. Update: During the course of this discussion, Amy mentions that vaping doesn't necessarily leave a smell. She also later talks about there being a smell of marijuana from dabbing. This is not a contradiction, things just weren't made clear enough. Some vaping methods leave no smell, others do. Sometimes the smell is connected to the flavor, say strawberry. When dabbing the smell of marijuana will typically be present, unless there are steps are taken to cover it up. Guest Links: Learn more about Amy and her work at https://community-impact-inc.com. Learn about the Juvenile Advocacy Program she created here, and here. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, I share a handful of back to school tips and ideas. Depending on the age of your kid and your individual situation, some of these might need a little tweaking, but I’m sure you’ll find things in here that are useful. The topics include: Expectations Starting in the morning Making friends Relationships with teachers Homework Studying Transitions Winding down for bed Register Here For The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS) ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Seth Perler. Seth is an Executive Function and Twice Exceptional Coach who has dedicated his life to helping kids overcome their challenges so they can live great lives. He does this by teaching the world about executive function. Unsurprisingly, he’s also the founder of The Executive Function Online Summit. In today’s episode, Seth and I talk about the resistance our kids sometimes experience when faced with challenging tasks, how major shifts come from millions of little successes, The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS), and the importance of our relationships with our kids. Register The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS) Guest Links: Learn more about Seth at https://sethperler.com. Replay of my ADDitude Webinar on The Wall of Awful ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

My buddy Adam Wilson is back on the pod! Adam is the founder of Calm Passion, a non-profit that creates sensory sensitive spaces to help those with sensory needs participate in events like comic book conventions and movie showings that might otherwise be too overwhelming for them. He also runs Calmer Con, which is an entire pop culture convention Adam has developed for kids, adults, and families with sensory needs. In today’s episode, Adam and I talk about the importance of having a consistent approach to how we handle our kids, the power reframing our struggles, navigating the isolation of raising a kid with special needs, including our kids on their support team, and going out to dinner to get on the same page as our partner. Recent & Upcoming Appearances: Replay of my ADDitude Webinar on The Wall of Awful Register for the Live Q&A with Eric Tivers Register The Executive Function Online Summit Guest Links: Learn more about Adam & Calm Passion at http://calmpassion.org Or check them out on Facebook, here! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Lindsey Steele. Lindsey is a high school social studies teacher with ADHD. She writes about managing the life of a teacher while having ADHD on her blog, Fight, Pray, Teach. In today’s episode, Lindsey and I talk about how having ADHD informs her teaching practice, and her relationships with her students. She also shares some of the organization strategies she uses in her classroom, and we talk about how they can be applied in the home by parents affected by ADHD. Register for my Webinar with ADDitude Magazine on Tuesday, August 6th at 1pm Eastern, Here! Guest Links: Learn more about Lindsey and her work at https://fightprayteach.wordpress.com/ Read her article about organizing her classroom to be ADHD friendly. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Doug Harris of ADHD Synergy. Doug is a long-time ADHD coach, working primarily with creatives and the gifted. He organizes the Ann Arbor Michigan ADHD Support group, and was an absolute blast to talk to! In today’s episode, Doug tells us about finding connection in ADHD conferences and groups, how he used streaks to meditate for 388 days in a row, his theory of pre-trying, and growing up with ADHD. Guest Links: Learn more about Doug at http://adhdsynergy.com Find the Ann Arbor, MI support group here: https://www.meetup.com/AnnArbor-ADHD-ADD-Support/ ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

It was is an honor and a privilege to reconnect with my old friend, Jarra Meltzer for this interview. Jarra is the senior Developmental Learning Specialist at the Interactive Learning Center in Lexington, MA, and is an expert in learning and development of children, both academically and socially. In today’s episode, we discuss focusing on process over results, the power of saying “I wonder…”, allowing space for failure, asking better questions, and the pillars of problem solving. Guest Links: Learn more about Jarra and her work at https://theinteractivelearningcenter.com ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

WARNING: At one point in this episode, we discuss mass shootings at mosques and synagogs. It's only a small part of the show, but it does occur. /WARNING Today, we’re talking to René Brooks of Black Girl, Lost Keys. René is a member of the ADHD tribe, and return guest. She’s currently raising awareness for Black Women’s Health as part of the “Crazy Like a Fox Tour”. The tour will be in Philly on Sunday at Location 215, and then they’ll be at Impact Hub in Baltimore on July 27th. Go to CrazyLikeAFoxTour.com for more details. In today’s episode, René and I share some of our ADHD struggles and vulnerabilities while discussing ADHD & Self-Esteem, the importance of asking for help, the intersection of mental health and race, and the power of networking. Guest Links: Learn more about Rene at her website: BlackGirlLostKeys.com Check her out on Facebook or Twitter And go see her in the "Crazy Like A Fox" Tour ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the next round of The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

I really enjoyed this conversation with ADHD coach Monica Hassal of Connect ADHD. Monica and I met at last year’s ADHD Conference, and she’s been a big supporter of this show. I am overjoyed to finally have her on! She's incredibly knowledgeable, as evidenced by this episode. I'm sure I'll have her back on in the future. You can learn more about her work at ConnectADHD.com. In today’s episode, we discuss Executive Function, why ADHD rarely travels alone, and the various layers that underly problem behaviors through Monica’s outstanding Volcano of Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (Scroll Down to See an Image of Monica's Volcano Below.) ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up! REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, JULY 10th! Monica Hassall's Volcano Model of ADHD: Guest Links: Learn more about Monica and her work at www.ConnectADHD.com. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included.

Today, we’re talking to Gail Oakerman. Gail is an Educational Consultant, Counselor, and one of my old College Professors. She runs Five Points Counseling in Lunenburg, MA. In today’s episode, we discuss the internal struggle of ADHD, how systemic & cultural realities get in our way, the power of teaching kids ways to talk about their challenges, and harnessing incremental change. REGISTRATION IS OPEN: For the ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community Another big thank you to Jeffrey Gordon of Ideal Video Strategies, who did the heavy lifting on editing this episode.

Today's Episode is a little more personal. In it, I share the story of the worst year of my life, how it turned into the greatest lesson of my life, and why it might be useful for you as well. Along the way, we'll talk about expectations for summer vacation, confirmation bias, and my signature Facebook practice. The second annual Parenting ADHD Summit wraps up today. But don’t worry! All 28 sessions are still available on recording for the low price of $77. That’s just $2.75 per session. Not too shabby when you’re talking about information from experts like Sharon Saline, Jeff Copper, Dawn Kamila Brown, Ned Hallowell, Penny Williams, Ross Greene, Melissa Orlov, and well… me! CHECK IT OUT!!! ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Krista Gordon. Krista is mom of two kids with ADHD, and the founder of Tranquil Little One. Krista shares her story of getting her kids diagnosed with ADHD, learning how to help them manage their it though both mental and physical therapies, and how that led to her work with Tranquil Little One. In today’s episode, we discuss how the way our children feel physically can affect how they feel emotionally, why core strength matters, anxiety, yoga, and learning from our kids. Online ADHD Parenting Summit: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up! Guest Links: Krista's Website: https://www.tranquillittleone.com ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Welcome to ADHD Essentials! Friend of the Pod, ADHD coach, and professional organizer Cindy Jobs is back for a second round! In today’s episode, we talk about the cost of keeping things in terms of upkeep, space, money, and bandwidth, how to manage challenge of organizing shared spaces, and why me putting my laundry away is a way for me to love my wife. Online ADHD Parenting Summit: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up! Guest Links: Cindy's Website: https://www.cindyjobs.com ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included.

Have you seen the ADHD comic memes going around social media that are set on a black background, with neon colored words and pictures? Well today, we’re talking to the artist of those memes Dani Donovan. Dani is an artist who has her heart on her sleeve, and a fire in her belly. She’s a part of the ADHD tribe, and was great to talk to. I really enjoyed our conversation, and look forward to stating connected to her. She can be found at https://www.adhddd.com. In today’s episode, we talk about apologizing for our stories, abandoning food in the car, the catharsis of shared experience, Dani’s experience growing up as a girl with undiagnosed ADHD, and of course, Dani’s art. Those mentioned in the show are below, but you can find more on her Twitter page. Online ADHD Parenting Summit: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included. GUEST LINKS: You can learn more about Dani at https://www.adhddd.com. All of her comics are up to date on Twitter! Or support her on Paetron. (I should probably set one of those up...) Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Cameron Gott. Cameron is a giant in the world of ADHD coaching, having been at it for over 15 years. (He’s also the first repeat guest on the pod!) Cameron first appeared way back in episode 7, talking about his book, Curious Accountability. And he appears on the web at CameronGott.com. As you might expect with a guest of Cameron’s caliber, this one’s a doozy. It’s chockfull of important ideas about ADHD and parenting. In today’s episode, we talk about closing the gap between kids with ADHD and their peers, how having ADHD is like trying to watch a play from onstage, ADHD in relationships, and the power of curiosity. Guest Links: You can learn more about Cameron and his work at www.CameronGott.com. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included. Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community

I really enjoyed my conversation with Juma Innis. Juma is the director of The Message. Juma and his team at provide schools with workshop residencies, assemblies, and concerts in order to empower teens for success in a 21st century powered by media. They teach teens to think more critically about the messages they're being exposed to by helping schools, both the teachers and the students, develop awareness around media literacy education and the needs of our youth. In today’s episode, we talk about meeting kids where they are, how generational and other blindspots can keep us from connecting, validating the foolishness and silliness of youth, accounting for our shared humanity, and the power of music as a unifying force. Guest Links: You can learn more about Juma and his work at http://themessagemovement.com. Or check out their Facebook Page. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included. Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to my friend Leanne. Leanne is a school psychologist working with elementary school students. I really enjoyed our conversation. It was both wide ranging, and insightful. In today’s episode, we talk about how school testing works, things that don’t show up on tests and rating scales, the difference between private testing and school testing, and looking at the whole student to determine what’s best for your kid. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd go check out her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included on the channel. Episode Edited by www.idealvideostrategies.com. Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to my friend Evan Kirstein of Progressive Growth Coaching. Evan is a fellow ADHD coach, who also happens to be a soon-to-be dad. In today’s episode, we talk about impending fatherhood, a maturing view of love, hauling watermelons, imposter syndrome, and importance of knowing the score. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2). They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included on the channel. Guest Links: Learn more about Evan at his website, www.progressivegrowthcoaching.com. Or check out his Facebook page! Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community

1. Let them read whatever they want. 2. Use audiobooks (or audible). 3. Encourage books that are part of a series. 4.Encourage books from a high interest universe they know from other media (Spider-Man, Star Wars, Minecraft, LEGO, etc...). 5.Remember nonfiction. 6. Encourage reading comics & graphic novels. 7. If they're reading at inappropriate times (the dinner table, when they should be sleeping, etc...) don't make a huge deal out of it. 8. Make time for reading. 9. Read to them. 10. Read yourself. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful"model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHDchannel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode. She does great work! Here's the link. Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers.

One of my favorite things about doing this podcast is the way it has helped me reconnect with people. Today’s episode is an excellent example of that. I recently invited my old principal, Gerry. Goyette, to come on the show to talk ADHD from the administrative side of school, and he was nice enough to agree. It was an absolute pleasure to talk ADHD and education with him. He’s just as smart as I remembered. In today’s episode, we get an inside look at a principal’s approach to leading a school through the lens of ADHD. We discuss the Intersection of Anxiety and Standardized Testing, the ebb and flow of stress in the school year for ADHD kids, the importance of consistency, and the value of trust. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (part 1): Calmer Con, a sensory friendly comics & pop culture event, is taking place on Saturday, April 27that Becker College in Leicester, MA. Get tickets here. Listen to our episode about it here. Shameless Plugs: ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (part 2): My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHDchannel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode. She does great work! Here's the link.

The other day, my friend Tim, an ADHD dad himself, was telling me about his job. It turns out that one of his responsibilities is helping kids (and adults) understand the importance of protecting their identity when online. I thought that might be useful information for you all to have, so I invited him on the pod! In today’s episode, we talk about ways to keep identity safe, what to do if it’s not, and how to behave so that we don’t need to worry about our identity being stolen any more than we worry about getting hit by a car. We also discuss managing the contents of our phones, teaching our kids about social media, and how to create a password you’ll remember. Shameless Plugs: Contact me at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Registration starts soon! https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. My "Wall of Awful"model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode. She does great work!

Today, we’re talking to David Greenwood. David and I first connected when he interviewed me for his book on ADHD & productivity, Overcoming Distractions. He is a father with ADHD who has a son with autism. I really enjoyed our talk. I hope you do too. In today’s episode, David tells his tale of finding his way with ADHD. We talk about the value of experiential learning, the challenge of balancing the demands of a career, children with special needs, and aging parents, ikigai, and guarding our time. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful"model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode. She does great work! Here's the link. Guest Links: Visit David's Website! Buy Overcoming Distraction on Amazon! Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers.

Today, we’re talking to Ms. Sally. Sally is a high school special education teacher who has ADHD. Which means she gets them on a level not all teachers can. In today’s episode, we talk about Sally’s journey to becoming an educator, why teachers have to depersonalize their student’s understanding, how having ADHD has affected her teaching practice, and why her mission statement as a teachers is to help her kids redefine who they are as students and learners. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube. I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode. She does great work! Here's the link. Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video): ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers.

Today, we’re talking to Dawn Marie DesRoche of EQ Solutions: You 2.0 about Emotional Intelligence. Dawn Marie helps people learn to recognize their reactions to people and situations, and teaches them how to respond to those same people and situations with more productive thoughts, feelings, and actions. In today’s episode, we talk about balancing societal expectations against the needs of ourselves and our kids, experiencing a terrible moment without becoming the terrible moment, losing parents, and how adjectives are like stones in a basket. Guest Links: Find Dawn Marie at: https://eqsolutionsu2.com Or check out her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmdesroches Shameless Plugs: Join Our Facebook Community ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Contact Brendan at [email protected] Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers.

Today's episode is a quick and actionable one on setting clear expectations. I hope you find it useful. ADHD Essentials Links: ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Isaac. Isaac has ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s. And, as a senior in high school, Issac is the first person below the age of 18 that have been featured on the pod. (Don’t worry, I got permission from his mom.) As you’ll hear, he’s an incredible young man, who has overcome his varied challenges though hard work, resilience, ingenious strategies, and the support of his family and friends. I greatly enjoyed talking to him. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Goal Setting The blending of impulsivity and compulsivity Tourette's Syndrome Overcoming stigma Isaac's college planning The value of social support Being driven Isaac's use of running to manage his symptoms The power of Self-Acceptance Shameless Plugs: Send Q&A Questions here: [email protected] Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers.

I really enjoyed talking to Louise Clarke of "Your Parenting Partner". Lousie has a child with ADHD, and is also a parenting coach. So, the conversation was an interesting one. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: The power of parent coaching Controlling our reactivity through self-care Losing touch with our own needs because we're focused on everyone else Role modeling self-care Scheduling self-care Busy weeks make it harder to show up for our kids The frustration of parenting ADHD The isolation of parenting ADHD Louise's Son's ADHD project Always be curious Look for the unmet need in poor behavior An expectation is a prediction of the future Expect the process, not the outcome Guest Links: Find Louise at https://yourparentingpartner.com Louise’s Son’s ADHD project video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lG0WnkR2DM&t=2s Shameless Plugs: Email me your questions for the first ever ADHD Essentials online Q&A at [email protected] Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Kimberly Berry of Being UnNormal. This episode has some hard parts. I’m not going to lie to you. Kimberly Berry tells the tale of her struggles to get her daughter the help she needed after her ADHD and other mental health challenges led to a child in crisis. Although it ends well, part of Kimberly’s story includes her 10 year-old daughter’s suicide attempts. Luckily, medication, parental skill building, and good mental health care, as you’ll hear, have made a world of difference for them both. I should note, that while Kimberly focuses on her daughter’s ADHD, her daughter also has a mood disorder diagnosis, and that certainly played a role in the crises they faced as well. Collection of Links to Resources for Kids in Crisis In The States, and Worldwide http://www.safekids.com/resources-for-youth-in-crisis/ In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Being UnNormal's origin ADHD misconceptions due to media simplification If it was easy, don't you think I would have don it? Learning to accept differences Visual cues don't work if there' a visual processing disorder. Challenges with getting help for a child in crisis Handling childhood meltdowns with grace The mission of Being UnNormal Guest Links: Find Kimberly Berry at https://www.beingunnormal.com ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Linda Katz or Right Fit College Coaching. Linda specializes in providing students with ADHD and similar learning disabilities with comprehensive college planning. She helps them find the colleges that will best suit their interests and needs, and then helps them through the application process. In today’s episode, we talk about the college application process, how important it is for our kids to try out the career they’re looking at before committing four years of study to it, how to find just such an internship in high school, and how college is different from high school. Shameless Plugs: Podcast Support: Today’s Episode was edited by Jeffrey Gordon of Ideal Video Strategies. Go to www.idealvideostrategies.com to learn more about their work. Guest Links: Learn more about Linda Katz and her work here. ADHD Essentials Links: ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups

In today's episode, I discuss 8 Ways to Help Your Kid Manage Their Stress and Anxiety. In Advance 1. Reduce sensory stimulation 2. Set & Have Reasonable Expectations 3. Be clear about your own escalation (4-6) In the Moment 4. Help them get grounded in reality 5. Name emotions 6. Reflective Listening (7-8) In the Aftermath 7. Forgive 8. Fix Shameless Plugs: Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details on the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community.

Today, we’re talking to Ari Tuckman. Dr. Tuckman is a psychologist in private practice, specializing in diagnosing and treating children, teens, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He has appeared on CNN, National Public Radio, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. And now, he’s on the Pod! In today’s episode, we talk relationship skills. The episode focuses on marital and parent/child relationships, but the concepts discussed apply to all of them. And we dig deep, discussing the roles effort, shame, problem-solving, communication and even asymmetrical information play in our relationships. I really enjoyed doing this episode, and think you’ll enjoy listening just as much. Guest Links: Find Dr. Tuckman at AdultADHDBook.com Shameless Plugs: Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details on the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Happiest ADHD couples felt that their partner put in good effort on managing ADHD The importance of communication Prioritizing relationship & partner needs bodes well for a relationship If it’s easy for me, but hard for you, I might not give you enough credit for doing it. Why scapegoating ADHD is a bad plan Bob Brooks’ Islands of Competence The narrative of imbalance “Is this how it needs to be? Do we have better options?” Demystifying the perils of doing the dishes Why we rate our effort as higher than that of others Changing our questions/assumptions The anxiety of not doing your job. “We can’t expect our partner to behave better than we do” “Giving the other person your dilemma” Emotional self-regulation is the key to healthy relationships Strategies for having hard conversations A good relationship is one that pushes us to be a better person Modeling self-advocacy & flexible problem-solving Communicate honestly. Listen respectfully. Work together.

Dr. Noor Ali is the principal of Al Hamra Academy, a private K-8 Islamic School. Al Hamra. Noor has long been an advocate for students with special needs, and brings her strong advocacy, and thoughtful manner to the pod! In today’s episode, we talk about the intersections and commonalities between the Muslim and ADHD experiences, the importance of celebrating your child’s diagnosis, the special education challenges faced by small faith-based schools, and how a child is like an interactive canvas. Guest Links: Al Hamra Academy - https://www.alhamraacademy.org Shameless Plugs: Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Noor's experience with ADHD in the Islamic Community Bringing parents to the idea of ADHD Why it can be easier to blame the child than to pursue a diagnosis Getting advanced degrees is possible with ADHD & Dyslexia Micro-aggressions and feeling like your experience is irrelevant to the mainstream 10 year old Muslim girl gets death threats at school How Ramadan & Afternoon Prayer could single out Muslim students, Why it’s important to teach about these cultural differences Special Education in a private school vs. a public school Coaching parents Universal Design Teaching is hard, meaningful work Mentorships foster resilience

Today, we’re talking to Jason Dulac. Jason is a mental health counselor, and expert in stress management, having taught about it at the college level. He’s also an old friend. We’ve worked together as both teachers, and as mental health clinicians. In today’s episode, we talk about the physical nature of stress, various levels of stress management ranging from short term Band-Aids to more long-term approaches, and I even share a story about the time I was assaulted in Whole Foods. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Lauren Mahan is a fourth-grade teacher in Massachusetts, and my sister! That’s right, I’m celebrating the anniversary of the pod with family! And since Nathan and Gavin are in fourth grade this year, and Lauren is their aunt, we had them sit in on the interview, and contribute their thoughts. You’ll hear about 4th grade from both sides of the teacher desk. (As well as on top of it!) In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Why teaching every kid like they have ADHD works How costumes affect the classroom The influence of Ms. Frizzle Showing your work "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" Writing on desks in math Teaching on tables ADHD is more than one fire to put out Teaching sarcasm and fidgets The importance of recess The power of class pets ADHD & Anxiety If the kids didn't learn it, you didn't teach it ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

In today's episode, I walk us through how I'm setting my goals for 2019. I think you'll find it useful. In fact, this is probably a good one to share with your middle school and older kids. Shameless Plugs: Join Our Facebook Community Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Intentions vs. Resolutions Setting goals with emotions in mind SMART Goals Pre-Mortems Brendan's quest for a Black Belt The role shame plays in derailing us from our goals Using accountability & scheduling to keep our goals on track Alexa as a reminder tool The power of being a role model for our kids as a motivation tool Happy New Year! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Kids with both ADHD and giftedness, and often referred too as "Twice Exceptional". Today, we're talking about them. (But not behind they're back. They're welcome to listen in.) Our guest for today's episode is Dr. Robert Gruberman. Robert is the director of his school district’s gifted and talented program. He has been assessing and teaching gifted children in his district for nearly two decades, and has been a public educator for even longer. In today’s episode, we discuss ADHD and giftedness through the lens of an academic expert in the field. We talk about the various components of giftedness, and where they overlap with ADHD, the social emotional side of giftedness, how twice exceptional kids are affected by having both ADHD and giftedness, and how to help kids with ADHD, giftedness, or both, manage the challenges they face. Shameless Plugs: Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: The various components of Giftedness The Social-Emotional side of Giftedness Models of the solar system upsetting a 4-year-old The overlap between ADHD & Giftedness Giftedness & ADHD are not two sides of the same coin Shared characteristics, arrived at differently But there’s lots of crossover Giftedness and ADHD can exacerbate each other when they co-occur. When school challenges become home challenges Work in short bursts toward small, manageable goals The importance of getting kids invested The power of choice Peer support “All Summer in A Day” Don’t rush to judgement ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Aurora Remember Holtzman. Aurora is a school psychologist, host of the “Embracing Intensity” podcast, and a twice exceptional mother of a twice exceptional son. They both have ADHD and giftedness. In today’s episode, we’re talking ADHD and giftedness through the lens of someone who’s living it. We explore growing up gifted, impulsiveness vs impulsiveness, the value of teachers who “get” your kid, and the importance of learning to self-regulate as a parent. Guest Links: Aurora's Website: http://www.auroraremember.com Embracing Intensity Podcast: http://www.auroraremember.com/embracing-intensity Shameless Plugs: Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/ Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Growing up Gifted with ADHD High achievers will achieve regardless of supports Gifted kids struggling with Executive Function of Social Skills need support The value of growing up with a foundation of acceptance and love Adulting can be a challenge Aurora’s son being too distractible to nurse The effects of missing meds Missing meds is not an excuse for poor behavior Looking for the off-kilter reasons for behavior Compulsive or Impulsive? Looking at behavior through the lens of Dopamine Relationships with teachers affects engagement Exponential reactions to stressors “Self Reg” by Stuart Shanker It's hard to not escalate when your kid is melting down The importance of learning to self-regulate as a parent Weaknesses as the flipside of a strengths

We made it to 50 episodes!! Thanks for being a part of it !! You might want to preview this if you tend to listen with your kids, because in this episode, we're discussing how to talk to our kids about sex. Today, Erika Miley guides us through talking to our kids about sex. We start with talking to younger kids about sex, and the move on to older kids as the episode progresses. Regardless of the age of your child, there should be something in this episode that you find useful. You can find Erika at www.ErikaMiley.com. Shameless Plugs: I’m offering 3 sessions of the ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups. They’ll start the week of Jnaiuary 20th. One session will be at noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. Another at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the final session will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm. Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Registration closes next Friday, December 21st. Guest Links: You can find Erika at www.ErikaMiley.com. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Kids can learn about it from you, or from the internet. Your choice. When to start talking to kids about sex Where to begin when talking about sex. (Hint: It’s not intercourse.) Typical developmental behavior Helping kids understand consent You don’t need to tell the about everything at once. The importance of really listening Times to talk to kids about sexual safety Why we shouldn’t use cutesy names for genitalia Sex talk with older kids The importance of open-ended questions Ask the question, shut your mouth “Let me give you context.” It’s okay to say, “You don’t want to know.” Working as a parenting team Porn will come to your kids And it’s performance. Not reality Where to get better sex info Scarleteen.com Every question is an opportunity Give the gift of curiosity Our context is not their context Kids talk above their heads Dopamine seeking behavior & playing with sexual language Framing sex conversations around family values Relationships > Sex

Today, we’re talking to Cindy Jobs. Cindy is a professional organizer and ADHD coach who I met at last month’s ADHD conference. And I’m really glad I did, because organization is a thing we ADHD folks tend to struggle with. In today’s episode, we talk about organization as a balance between space and stuff, the clutter/anxiety connection, and making holiday kits. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Why Cindy enjoys working with ADHD folks The benefits of having a "Why" Organization takes time Brendan's two organizational insights (that came to him really late in life) Clutter correlating with anxiety Closet drama Getting rid of duplicates Looking at space like real estate Storing like things together Organizing through kits The geography of organization Reducing the barrier to entry Reducing the barrier to completion Organizational consent Guest Links: Cindy's Website: https://www.cindyjobs.com ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Jon and his wife Monica run Connect ADHD out of Australia. Jon’s a brilliant guy, and we go deep on multiple topics related to ADHD. In today’s episode, we talk about how ADHD leads to our kids’ behavioral explosions, how environment affects our ADHD, the importance of science in ADHD. I got to spend time with Jon (and Monica. Her workshop was excellent!) at this year's ADHD conference, and editing the show this week felt like I was reuniting with him. I look forward to continuing our relationship in the future. Guest Links: Jon’s Website: http://www.connectadhd.com Shameless Plugs: Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Jon’s ADHD Origin Story ADHD Coaches as the Missing Link for Big Pharma How Jon works with his clients ADHD & Potential Why Scientific Studies spoke to Jon ADHD & moments of connection How & Why Brendan does his first sessions. ADHD Explosions: The Neurochemistry, and recovering afterward Fight, Flight, Freeze, (Fib) Forgiving & Fixing The Underpinning of “We’re all good people” Russell Barkley’s Extended Phenotype model of ADHD Brendan’s Executive Function Algebra Jon’s Performance Influences Model for Executive Function The Myths of ADHD Monitoring your inner voice Using Monitoring, Referencing, and Self-Direction to manage ADHD ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Richard Kelley! I've received excellent feedback on past episodes that looked at the history of ADHD through a personal lens. So, I decided to bring in my friend Richard Kelley. Rich is an Assistant Executive Director with the Massachusetts School Administrators Association (MSAA). And he has been working in education for longer than I've ben alive. (Admittedly, only by a year.) (Side note: I erroneously identify Rich as the President of MSAA during the interview. Thankfully, he corrected me. Sometimes the ADHD wins.) In today’s episode, Rich shares his experience as an educator for over 42 years, and how he’s seen the approach to ADHD at school change over the decades. It's an interesting conversation. I hope you enjoy it! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Keith Griffin! Keith is an ADHD coach, and host of “This ADHD Life” on YouTube. He’s also got a webinar on surviving the holidays with ADHD coming up through the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Keith can be found at ThisADHDLife.com. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Information Overload How music can help our morning routines No screens in the bedroom Productivity Tips Tragic Stories How to Positivify Brendan's "Today's Awesome" gimmick on FB The difference between eating watermelon and eating grapes Self advocacy And doing less Shameless Self Promotion: Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Don't forget to give us a 5-Star rating & review on iTunes! Thanks!

I'm at the International Conference on ADHD. Here is a brief episode where I share a few takeaways.

Today, we’re talking to Tamara Roseer. Tamara is the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization, the co-founder of Acorn Leadership, and the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan. In today’s episode, we talk about parenting as leadership, developing core values in our kids, ways to avoid passing anxiety on to our kids, and the importance of being authentic when we parent. Guest Links: ADHD Coaches Organization https://www.adhdcoaches.org ADHD Center of West Michigan http://www.miadhd.com ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Mindy Katz. When Mindy learned that she and her daughter had ADHD, it led to her becoming an ADHD coach, and eventually a Social Worker. She’s a big proponent of positive psychology, and developing resiliency in our kids. In today’s episode, we talk about how to manage our sabotaging thoughts, upward spirals of emotion, and the power of curiosity. Alright, let’s get rolling. Shameless Plugs: Go tohttps://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Being calendar challenged Why no two people with ADHD have the same challenges Managing self-sabotaging thoughts Positive Psychology Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Valuing the process more than the results Resilience How perfectionism undermines our efforts Upward Spirals of Emotion Positive Paper Chains How hard it is to talk about what’s going well Using curiosity to celebrate good news Kids want to succeed. If they aren’t, something is wrong with the process Coach training & social work Going back to work as a grey-haired adult Alan Brown’s See-Saw Visual Guest Links: Mindy’s Website: http://mindyschwartzkatz.com ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Rene Brooks from Black Girl, Lost Keys. I always enjoy it when I talk get to talk to someone for the first time, but it feels like they’re already a good friend. Talking to Rene was one of those times, and it was a pleasure. With to her clear memory of childhood, and her thorough understanding of ADHD, she makes the experience of having the ADHD both understandable and relatable. In today’s episode, we discuss all kinds of things. From Rene’s journey with ADHD, to the extra scrutiny African American children experience in school and how that affects the ADHD diagnosis, to the importance of going with the flow of ADHD. We even delve into the controversial land of whether or not ADHD is a superpower. (But you’ll have to listen to find out how we fall on it.) Shameless Plugs: Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups here! In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Rene's Journey with ADHD The origin of Black Girl, Lost Keys The importance of common ground ADHD & "Laziness" How African American kids being more heavily scrutinized affects ADHD diagnosis ADHD & the Age of Distraction Time Blindess Fixed vs. Growth Mindset School as a Self-Esteem Shaper Navigating the fear of failure The Importance of Early Diagnosis Guest Links: Rene’s Website: http://blackgirllostkeys.com Rene’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/blackgirllostkeys/ ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Mr. Kayerrrook. He’s an old friend of mine, and a veteran high school English teacher. I really enjoyed our wide-ranging conversation, both when we had it, and when I listened to it again during the editing process. We get into some interesting corners of both ADHD, and education. talk about everything from the interplay between ADHD and poverty, to the various red flags teachers keep an eye out for, teachers face, to the ways teachers work to address the unmet needs of their students when those red flags are spotted. Mr. Kayerrook even shares some stories about his students. Including a school shooting threat that ended up being a prank, and how he used a failed test to help a student find success. Shameless Plugs: The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups winter session has a special discount if you register in October! Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/to sign up for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if the groups are right for you! Or go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for more information. Also,the 9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo is going on now. I’m a part of it. My topic - 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking. Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentials to let them know I sent you. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] Join Our Facebook Community

For today's episode, I decided to celebrate ADHD Awareness Month by looking at those very things. ADHD and awareness. It's a quick one, but a good one! I look at them through three lenses: My 3 A's of ADHD Management - Awareness, Acceptance & Action How ADHD Awareness differs from Neorotypical Awareness The signs that make me aware that my ADHD may be about to go on the fritz Share your signs that your ADHD is about to go on the fritz, and get valuable ADHD resources in the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community! Click the link to sign up. Further celebrating ADHD Awarenss Month: Early registration for the January Session of the ADHD Parent Coaching Groups is open this month! Sign-up during October, and get one entire month of the program for free! Learn more at: https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ Sign-Up for a pre-registration call at: https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/