Tag: ADHD

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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Anita’s Journey With ADHD

Anita, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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5 Tools for a College Student with ADHD

ADHD self-advocate Ali Idriss shares fives tool he uses to excel in college....
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Mindfulness, Parenting, & ADHD, with Mark Bertin, M.D. | EDB 220

(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Developmental behavioral pediatrician Mark Bertin, M.D. discusses mindful parenting of...
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Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in...
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ADHD Treatment Through Video Games? | ADHD Power Tools

(VIDEO - 4 minutes) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ali’s Journey With ADHD & OCD

Ali, 21, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity...
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How to Survive a Pandemic with Your Bright but Quirky Child: Tips from a Psychologist/Mom

Psychologist and mother Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D. offers ten tips for parenting exceptional children during...
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Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus

A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different...

Did Leonardo DaVinci Have ADHD?

(VIDEO - 3min 35sec) In this episode: a young women with ALS looks to...
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Harnessing Abilities With ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman | EDB 201

(VIDEO - 22 minutes) ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach Brooke Schnittman discusses how to...
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Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty of Beacon College | EDB

(32 mins) Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent...
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The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and...
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Jobs for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180

(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues speaking with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy...

The College Living Experience, with Stephanie Martin | EDB 155

(VIDEO - 22 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Stephanie Martin,...

People With ADHD More Likely to Think Outside the Box

Recent studies show that individuals with ADHD have a higher likelihood of thinking much...
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The Importance of Volunteering, with Casey Seidman | EDB 147

(13 minutes) Casey Seidman discusses the importance of volunteering, the need nonprofits serve communities,...

Can Early School Enrollment Lead To Earlier ADHD Diagnosis?

A new study published in the New English Journal of Medicine shows that children...

Rocking Chairs Help Students with ADHD?

At Corriher-Lip Middle School in Salisbury, NC, a seventh-grade language arts teacher is trying...
Accepting Help to Overcome Depression, with Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127

Accepting Help to Overcome Depression, with Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127

(24 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jeff Emmerson, co-author...

A Relationship Between ADHD and Asthma?

Current studies are showing a link between ADHD and asthma. The results are supported...

Evolving Different Brains: ADHD, Technology & the Productivity Paradox

Harold S. Reitman, M.D. discusses a recent study finding the use of technology may...
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How Concussions Impact Those with ADHD

In a recent study, those with ADHD showed a higher rate of continuous effects...
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One Parent’s View of Neurodiversity

Cheryl Fox, M.O.T., OTR/L C/NDT discusses how her daughter's diagnosis with autism changed her...
Finding Happiness in Neurodiversity, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 121

Finding Happiness in Neurodiversity, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 121

(13 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues speaking with Canadian advocate Shawn...
What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for Autism and ADHD

What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for ADHD and Autism

"The Autism Doctor" Dr. Brian Udell discusses ways to measure progress in the treatment...

ADHD & Entrepreneurs, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 120

(16 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman welcomes back regular guest Shawn Smith,...
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5 Tips for Dealing With Adult ADHD

Here are five easy tricks to help ADHD adults out there to avoid trouble...

Brain Training for Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback

Dr. Jacqueline Davis discusses the use of neurofeedback for ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety....

Rudolph: a Shining Example of Neurodiversity

Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC looks at how the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer...
Will Video Games Be Prescribed For ADHD?

Will Video Games Be Prescribed For ADHD?

Boston-based company plans to file for FDA approval next year for a videogame that...
Achieving Goals with ADHD, with Lynn Miner-Rosen | EDB 105

Achieving Goals with ADHD, with Lynn Miner-Rosen | EDB 105

(25 mins) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Lynn Miner-Rosen, M.Ed., BCC, CDCS. Lynn...
New ADHD Device Can Detect Distraction

New ADHD Gaming Device Can Detect Distraction

Neuroplus is a startup that has created a brain-training device aiming to help those...
New Study Tracking Eye Movement Offers Innovative Method for Diagnosing ADHD

New Study Tracking Eye Movement Offers Innovative Method for Diagnosing ADHD

Researchers may now be able to improve upon their understanding as well as the...
The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles

The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles

Lacey Craddock discusses how picking battles carefully helped her have peace, and helped maximize...
How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges of Advocating for Neurodiversity

How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges of Advocating for Neurodiversity

Canadian ADHD and Neurodiversity advocate Shawn Smith reflects on how a recent presentation at...

Young Man with Schizophrenia Educates Police

Twenty-three-year-old Connor Jackson is using his experiences with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ADHD to...