ADHD Symptoms, Co-existing Diagnoses and Effective Parenting Strategies

Join renowned clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist, Dr. Sharon Saline, in this enlightening episode by Kate Brownfield from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. Dr. Saline, the award-winning author of "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew," offers a deep-dive into the complexities and challenges of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, teens, and young adults.

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In this stimulating discussion, Dr. Saline elaborates on the biological basis of ADHD, its characteristics including hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, and the possible executive functioning deficits that kids with ADHD may encounter. Throughout the conversation, the prevalence of co-existing diagnoses such as anxiety and learning disabilities also takes the spotlight.

Additionally, the episode explores the immense stress levels endured by parents raising children with ADHD and emphasizes the crucial need for supportive environments, understanding, and appropriate therapies. The lifelong journey of dealing with ADHD, particularly as afflicted children grow into teenagers and young adults, underlines the significance of an integrative approach in managing ADHD.

Further into the discussion, Dr. Sharon Saline shares her "5 Cs" of effective parenting. These involve self-control, compassion, collaboration, consistency, and celebration, each playing a crucial role in raising kids with ADHD. Insightful typography concepts from her book and invaluable parenting advice conclude this must-listen episode.

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Topics covered in this episode:

• What is ADHD and how it effects an ADHD child?
• What is it about ADHD that makes it so complex?
• How does ADHD change as a child grows into their teen years?
• Dr. Saline’s  integrative approach  to raising an ADHD child?
• Dr. Saline’s words of wisdom for parents raising ADHD kids?         —------

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Thank you for listening! 

 

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