ADHD Essentials

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 9^thAnnual 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 brendan@ADHDessentials.com
• 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/ 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Robbin Miller.  Robbin is a mother with ADHD of a child with ADHD.  She’s also a licensed mental health clinician, a college academic coach, and the author of a children’s book about early intervention playgroups.

We talk about early markers for ADHD, the steps Robbin has been taking to support her son ever since he was an infant, and the challenges she helps her college students with.

 

Blatant Plug:

I’ll be a part of the 9th Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo taking place throughout the month of October.  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.

 

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Robbin’s journey in adopting her son
• Early intervention Playgroups
• Markers for ADHD
• Robbin’s experience with ADHD testing
• How Robbin supports her son
• Setting rewards and limits
• Household responsibilities
• The importance of thinking twice
• Tips for College
• “It has to be on their terms”
• Robbin’s book, “Playgroup Time”
• ADHD, Emotions, and taking a break

 

Guest Links:

• Robbin’s book: “Playgroup Time” on Amazon.

 

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
• ADHD Essentials Homepage
• Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
• Join Our Facebook Community

Adam Wilson is the creator of Calmer Con.  An event he developed to help kids with sensory needs experience the thrill of a comic book convention, without the overwhelm.  Adam’s son is on the spectrum, so at it’s core, Calmer Con is a mission of love for him.  And Calmer Con's first convention was great.  I know, becasue I was there!

(And yes, I realize this show is supposed to be about ADHD, but I tend to think of autism as sort of a cousin to ADHD, and many of the challenges are similar.  Not to mention, Adam’s story is so good that I just had to have him on.)

In this episode we’ll look at the struggles of parents who’s kids can be overwhelmed by sensory input, discuss the importance of acceptance, and maybe, just maybe, find the inspiration to do something big!

 

9^thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo Plug:

The 9^thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo will take place throughout the month of October.  And I’ll be a part of it.  My topic is 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking. 

Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentialsto let them know I sent you.

 

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Adam’s goals for Calmer Con
• How Adam created Calmer Con
• Connecting to a child with autism
• Sensory challenges and the movies
• The value of talking to experts
• Why paraprofessional educators / teacher aides are amazing!
• The Overstimulation/Anxiety Spiral
• Different types of meltdowns
• The Tale of Logan and the Ocelot
• Sacrificing things you love to make something more important
• How Adam workshopped elements of the convention
• Star Wars Skill Drills you can do at home!
• Evolving Calmer Con to better serve parents
• The importance of opportunities for social interaction
• The power of acceptance

 

Guest Links:

• Learn more about Calm Passion and Calmer Con
• Check out the Calm Passion Facebook Page

 

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
• ADHD Essentials Homepage
• Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
• Join Our Facebook Community

Dr. Saline is a licensed, clinical psychologist, who guides families from the maze of emotions, conflict and stress related to ADHD, toward successful dialog, interventions and connection.

Today, we're talking about her new book, What Your ADHD Child Wises You Knew.  There are many things that I liked about this book. But what I loved about it, is the way it’s framed.  Quotes and brief, personal stories from kids with ADHD are sprinkled throughout, to help us better understand the impact ADHD has on them, and, as you’ll hear, Dr. Saline does not shy away from addressing the emotional impact of ADHD.

I greatly enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Saline, and look forward to having more.  I'm certain she'll be back.

 

Shameless ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Plug:  

Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community.  Connect with other parents affected by ADHD, get tips on how to manage the disorder, and keep up to date on ADHD Essentials.

 

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Dr. Saline’s family history with ADHD
• Solving the right problem, and starting with the problems that overlap
• Managing technology & your child
• The importance of getting your kid’s buy-in
• Dr. Saline’s Five C’s of Parenting Kids with ADHD: self-Control, Compassion, Collaboration, Consistency, Celebration
• The Importance of Bids in relationships
• Shame & ADHD
• Positive vs. Negative Statements
• Pointing it out when our kids meet our expectations
• Bedtime conversations
• ADHD & Friendships
• Strength-based thinking & Attentive Awareness
• The vulnerability of ADHD

 

Guest Links:

Dr. Sharon Saline’s Website

Dr. Sharon Saline on Facebook

Dr. Sharon Saline on Twitter

Buy “What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew”.

 

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
• ADHD Essentials Homepage
• Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
• Join Our Facebook Community

 

 

 

I’m pretty jazzed about this episode.  One of my goals at the start of this podcast was to get Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants on the show.  Well, Mission Accomplished!  Today’s the day that episode drops.

Dav only had about 15 minutes to talk, and was gracious enough to include my sons.  That's right, not only is Dav on the show, but I got to share the mic with my boys for this one!  We recorded last week, and by coincidence, they were home from school due to teacher training.  Which is awesome because they’re the reason I pursued getting him on in the first place. 

I am grateful to Dav and his team for helping to make this episode happen.  It will always have a special place for me.

 

That said...  SHAMELESS PLUG:

Regitration fo the On-Line Parent Coaching Groups Ends on MONDAY!  

The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run two sessions.  One will be on Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30pm EST and the other session will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm, EST.  They run for seven weeks beginning the week on September 16th.

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.

 

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Dav’s childhood with ADHD & dyslexia
• Dav’s struggles in school
• How Dav’s parents responded to him having ADHD
• How comics influenced Dav growing up
• The Secret Origin of Captain Underpants
• The Secret Origin of DogMan
• ADHD & Creativity
• Seeing ADHD as a gift & a different way of thinking

 

Guest Links:

• Learn more about Dav at www.scholastic.com/pilkeypower.  
• Get Dav’s new book, Dogman: Lord of the Fleas athttps://www.scholastic.com/kids/book/lord-of-the-fleas-by-dav-pilkey/

 

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
• ADHD Essentials Homepage
• Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
• Join Our Facebook Community

Today's episode is short and sweet.  I'm flying solo, and talking about the role dopamine plays in ADHD.  I hope you find an insight or two in it!

 

Shameless ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Ad:  

The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays for seven weeks, from Tuesday September 18th through Thursday, November 1st.

Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if its right for you!

 

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• What is the role of dopamine in ADHD?
• What the heck is a Dopamine Hunt!?!

  

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
• ADHD Essentials Homepage
• Email Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
• Join Our Facebook Community

 

 

It was an honor to interview Joyce Kubik for the pod.  Joyce is a mother with ADHD of kids with ADHD.  (In fact, her kids are now grown, and have ADHD kids of their own!)

Joyce is also ADHD coach.  Indeed, she was among the first.  Hers are the shoulders that so many of us stand on when doing this work. She is a pioneer in the industry.  And she shares her story, and some of her pioneering work with us in this episode.

 

Shameless ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Ad:  

The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays for seven weeks, from Tuesday September 18th through Thursday, November 1st.

Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if its right for you!

 

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Joyce’s life with ADHD.
• Growing up with ADHD in the 50s & 60s
• Living with an alcoholic father
• Joyce’s journey of self-discovery
• Learning about ADHD from an episode of 20/20 in 1993
• ADHD Misdiagnosis
• The importance of accurate descriptions of ADHD symptoms
• ADHD & Reading
• Using color to help study & remember content
• Joyce’s Bridge Model for ADHD
• ADHD & Memory
• Struggling to graduate from college
• Academic tips for students
• Getting results in a unique way
• Doing things the ADHD way
• Parenting in “rescue mode”
• Being a parent with ADHD of kids with ADHD
• Why ADHD kids interrupt
• How to have a calmer dinner

 

Guest Links:

• Email Joyce at joyce@joycekubik.com
• Visit her Website:joycekubik.com
• Joyce’s memoir, “Unraveling ADHD”, can be bought on Amazon or at https://www.joycekubik.com/books-dvds/

 

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
• ADHD Essentials Homepage
• Email Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
• Join Our Facebook Community

 

 

Today, we’re talking to Linda Roggli and Diane Dempster about the ADHD Parents Palooza, which will run next week, from August 20^thto the 25th.

The ADHD Parents Palooza brings together many of the most well-known experts on ADHD to talk about parenting our complex kids.  Guests include Dr. Russell Barkley, Ned Hallowell, and Jessica McCabe.

I wasn’t able to be a part of the Parents Palooza this time, but I hope to participate next year.  I’ll be in the audience with those of you who attend, though. 

And if you need help implementing the things you during the Palooza, the ADHD Essentials Parenting Coaching Groups are a great place to get that support.  The next session starts in September.

 

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• The goals of the ADHD Parent Palooza
• The topics that will be discussed at the ADHD Parent Palooza
• Russell Barkley, Grand-Parenting, & ADHD
• The Guest Experts who are involved
• Where to find the Palooza
• How to avoid being overwhelmed by the all of the information of the Palooza
• The value parent coaching

 

Guest Links

• The ADHD Parents Palooza 
• Linda Roggli, the ADD Diva
• Diane Dempster & Elaine Taylor-Claus's Impact ADD

 

ADHD Essentials Links

• Join Our Facebook Community
• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 
• ADHD Essentials Homepage
• Email Brendan

Today, we’re talking to Melissa Carriveau.  She's a Master’s Level Certified Special Education Teacher with almost 25 years of experience.  She has been an doing special education consulting for nearly 20 years with both school districts and individual families. She was trained through the Federation of Children with Special Needs and through Wrightslaw. She is also a special education surrogate parent and the parent of a child with special needs.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• What is a Special Education Advocate?
• What should we look for in an advocate?  
• How best to communicate with schools
• Assuming everyone is there for the right reasons.
• How to navigate IEP & 504 Meetings
• The importance of documentation
• Keeping communication child centered
• You’re a good parent.  Schools aren’t judging you.
• Mourning the kid you didn’t have.
• Why you shouldn’t sign anything at a team meeting
• Team meetings are a negotiation
• Getting your kid’s year started on the right foot with meetings & letters
• Supports vs. Accommodations in school
• 504s vs. IEPs
• Typical ADHD Accommodations
• How to find an advocate
• What an advocate needs from you
• The importance od paperwork & documentation 

 

Links and Such:

 

Our Guest:

Find Melissa on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BayStateAdvocacy

Or email her at BayStateAdvocacy@gmail.com

 

 

ADHD Essentials:

ADHD Essentials Website

ADHD Essentials Facebook Community

Email Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com