ADHD

EDB Video

The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300

September 4, 2023
DBAdmin
ADHD, Autism, cerebral palsy, DCD, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, misophonia, Neurodiversity, NVLD, tourette syndrome, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS

VIDEO - In this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates with varied traits and diagnoses that span the “spectrum of neurodiversity”.

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ADHD and Tab Hoarding

September 2, 2023
Nick Bamonte
ADHD, Neurodiversity

ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses the phenomena of tab hoarding, and offers tools to alleviate it.

ADHD Power Tools Video

What is Flow State? | ADHD Power Tools #102

September 1, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & Flow State!

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Lighting the Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges

August 23, 2023
Renee Rosales
ADHD, apraxia, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Educator, Parent, and Certified Cognitive Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. shares her method to connect with and support a neurodivergent loved one or client.

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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role of Clinical Judgement in ADHD Diagnoses

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the issue of doctors mistaking other conditions for ADHD, and what to do if it happens.

EDB Video

Back to School with ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 299

August 18, 2023
DBAdmin
ADHD, education, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - ADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC shares tips for neurodivergent students and their parents as a new school year begins.

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One Individual’s Journey With ADHD

Self-advocate Camilla Watson details her personal experiences with undiagnosed ADHD, and how she received her adult diagnosis.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Starting a Podcast with ADHD | ADHD Power Tools #101

July 19, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & starting a podcast!

EDB Video

Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

June 28, 2023
DBAdmin
ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Reflecting Back: A Century of Conversations | ADHD Power Tools #100

June 24, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools Ali and Brooke reflect on their ADHD Power Tools journey!

EDB Video

Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294

June 9, 2023
DBAdmin
ADHD, dysgraphia, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - Author & self-advocate Jose Del Cueto shares his journey from a traumatic childhood with undiagnosed ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia to a long and successful career in marketing.

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A Successful ADHD Journey Starts with a Single Step

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW contemplates the effects of an ADHD diagnosis, and how it can change one's journey.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Love Language & Core Values with Melissa Orlov | ADHD Power Tools #99

(VIDEO - 15 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Melissa Orlov discuss ADHD, love languages & core values!

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Processing My Processing Speed Deficit

May 31, 2023
Nick Bamonte
ADHD, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, processing speed deficits

Different Brains intern and self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses the impact processing speed deficits have had on his life.

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Is ADHD a Disability or a Difference?

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW weighs whether ADHD should be considered a difference or a disability.

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Growing Up with ADHD & Autism

May 23, 2023
Emily Steinbach
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Different Brains intern and self-advocate Emily Steinbach shares her experiences with ADHD and autism.

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Dating with Melissa Orlov | ADHD Power Tools #98

(VIDEO - 15 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Melissa Orlov discuss ADHD & Dating!

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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling

May 11, 2023
Jules Haden
ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Neurodiversity

Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent.

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A Neurodivergent’s Journey into J.O.Y.

April 25, 2023
Renee Rosales
ADHD, apraxia, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity

ADHD self-advocate and Neurodiversity Life Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. discusses how an acronym helped keep joy in her life at a trying time.

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Relationships with Melissa Orlov | ADHD Power Tools #97

April 19, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Melissa Orlov discuss how ADHD affects a relationship!

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Interrupting | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

April 10, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & interrupting!

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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?

April 3, 2023
Cris Brady
ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD

Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.

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ADHD and Friendships

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW highlights challenges people with ADHD can have with friendships, and offers tools to help.

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Focus with Mario Armstrong | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

March 18, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 19 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Mario Armstrong discuss ADHD and how to focus on achieving your goals!

EDB Video

Diagnosing ADHD, with Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260

March 12, 2023
DBAdmin
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 30 mins) Mark Wolraich, MD discusses his work creating diagnostic scales for ADHD, and how doctors can better serve neurodivergent patients.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Managing Emotional Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools #96

February 22, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 14 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss how to manage emotional self-regulation and what the possibilities are once you do!

ADHD Power Tools Video

Executive Function & Emotional Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools #95

January 31, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss how executive function plays a role in emotional self-regulation!

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How Reading Helped Me Recover From My Diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD

January 18, 2023
Cynthia Hammer
ADHD, Neurodiversity

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares three books that eased her feelings of devastation following her inattentive ADHD diagnosis.

EDB Video

2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society, w/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & more | EDB 285

January 9, 2023
DBAdmin
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity change makers in medicine, education, therapy, and more we spoke with in 2022.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Emotional Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

January 5, 2023
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss how ADHD and Emotional Self-Regulation are related!

EDB Video

2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, w/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284

January 1, 2023
DBAdmin
ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, NVLD

In this first year-in-review episode, we hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent self-advocates we had the privilege of speaking with in 2022.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Power of 11 minutes with Mario Armstrong | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

December 31, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 19 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Mario Armstrong discuss how to capture a person's attention in just 11 minutes!

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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

December 19, 2022
Jessica Leving
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd

Jessica Leving offers tips to help neurodiverse families travel with minimal stress this holiday season.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Cognitive Overload | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

December 9, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss cognitive overload!

EDB Video

Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

VIDEO - ADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares what she has learned from her neurodiverse household.

EDB Video

Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281

November 20, 2022
DBAdmin
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, employment, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - Mentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform to connect neurodiverse talent with employers.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Adrenal Exhaustion | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

November 9, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss adrenal exhaustion!

ADHD Power Tools Video

Executive Function | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

October 7, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss how executive function plays a role in ADHD!

ADHD Power Tools Video

Women & Hormones | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

September 21, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss how hormones in women affect ADHD symptoms!

ADHD Power Tools Video

Stress & Burnout | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

August 24, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss stress and burnout!

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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled

Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Taking Things Personally | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

July 27, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for taking things personally!

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Pregnancy Part 3 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

July 13, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & Pregnancy!

ADHD Power Tools Video

Bad Habits, Part 3 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

June 29, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss more tools for overcoming common bad habits: phone overuse and substance abuse!

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The Boring Back & Forth of Social Interactions: Advice from People with ADHD

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares different perspectives on how people with ADHD can deal with challenges related to social interactions.

EDB Video

Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270

June 18, 2022
DBAdmin
ADHD, asperger's, Autism, education, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 33mins) Beacon College’s president Dr. George Hagerty & director of their Center for Student Success Dr. Oksana Hagerty share their work with neurodivergent students.

DB Speaker Series Video

Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series

June 5, 2022
DBAdmin
ADHD, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD

(VIDEO - 62 mins) Explore tips for fighting and preventing burnout with Dr. Marsha Brown, Katie Oswald, Brooke Schnittman, and Sean Inderbitzen.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Bad Habits, Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss 3 more common bad habits: complaining, not exercising, and running late!

ADHD Power Tools Video

Bad Habits, Part 1 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode, Ali and Brooke look at bad habits for those with ADHD!

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Relationships Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

April 29, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss more tools for ADHD & Relationships to add to your toolbox!

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Overlooking Children with Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop

Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses a new tool teachers can use to prevent children with Inattentive ADHD from being overlooked.

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Exhaustion | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

April 14, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & Exhaustion!

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The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-Type ADHD

Kristin Wilcox, Ph.D. discusses the challenges and benefits of her son's experiences with ADHD.

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ADHD Has a Terrible Name

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW explores the trouble accurately naming the diagnosis known as ADHD.

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Adulting | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

March 24, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & Adulting!

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The Toll of 34 Years with Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD

March 19, 2022
Aron Croft
ADHD, Neurodiversity

Self-Advocate and ADHD Coach Aron Croft shares the impact a delayed Inattentive ADHD diagnosis had on his life.

ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Teamwork | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

March 10, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & Teamwork!

ADHD Power Tools Video

Anatomy of Organization with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

February 25, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 16 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss the Anatomy of Organization!

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Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain

February 22, 2022
Mike Liss
addiction, ADHD, Neurodiversity

Coach Mike Liss, Esq. shares how his journey with ADHD led him from a career in law, to drug recovery, and into helping the neurodivergent.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Prioritization: Task Darwinism with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

February 10, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 21 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss Task Darwinism!

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What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD

February 3, 2022
Cynthia Hammer
ADHD, Neurodiversity

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares what she learned from polling men with the condition.

ADHD Power Tools Video

Clarity & Motivation with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

January 26, 2022
Ali Idriss
ADHD, neurodiveristy

(VIDEO - 14 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke are joined by ADHD and life coach, Jeff Copper, to discuss how Clarity & Motivation are related!

DB Speaker Series Video

ADHD & Motivation, with Brooke Schnittman and Ali Idriss | DB Speaker Series

January 26, 2022
DBAdmin
ADHD, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 53mins) Coach Brooke Schnittman and self-advocate Ali Idriss present tools and tips for finding motivation and accomplishing goals with ADHD.