The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast

Dr. Damon Korb, How to raise an organized child with ADHD

My guest is Dr. Damon Korb, a board-certified behavioral and developmental pediatrician and author of an award winning book titled Raising an Organized child. He joins me today to talk about how to raise an organized child when they have ADHD.
Damon Korb, M.D., a board-certified behavioral and developmental pediatrician, examines the neurodevelopmental brain functions that determine how a child learns, behaves and socializes. As the clinic director for the Center for Developing Minds, he guides a team of child development experts that care for children and young adults who are struggling. With the recent publication of his award-winning book, Raising an Organized Child, Dr. Korb aims to provide parents with an assortment of tools to help their children develop the skills they need to thrive.
Dr. Korb has nearly 30 years of pediatric practice experience, including 25 years focusing on child behavior and development. He is on the Board of Directors for Parents Helping Parents, a past President for the Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, and a member of the Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. 
You can find out more about Dr. Korb at devminds.com.
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Topics covered in this episode:
What is ADHD?
The role attention plays in our brain
How ADHD may impact a child in school
How to help an ADHD child be more organized
Parents role to balance failure vs independence with their child
Advice for parents around screen time management
Tools to help your child with organization
Advice to get your child through school while maintaining there well-being
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Jan Stewart, Author, Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness.

My guest is Jan Stewart, Author, Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness.
She is an ADHD and neurodiversity advocate, governance expert, Today’s Parent columnist and  best-selling author of Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness. Jan wrote an emotional, brutally honest memoir that not only tells her story of raising two children with multiple, complex mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders but importantly celebrates successes and provides readers with key insights and practical strategies to inspire and empower them to persevere and not give up. You can learn more about Jan Stewart at https://janstewartauthor.com/.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Why Jan wrote this book?
- Update on Jan’s kids as adults
- Steps for parents to take on the journey
- What to say when your child is having a hard time with friends?
- Jan’s advice for parents in the middle of the journey and beyond
- How this personal journey for Jan has changed her?
- Jan’s advice on what really matters in life.
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- Kate
 
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Ana Homayoun, Author, Erasing The Finish Line

My guest is Ana Homayoun, Author, sharing her new book titled Erasing The Finish Line: The New Blueprint Beyond Grades and College Admissions.
Ana Homayoun is an academic advisor and early career development expert working at the intersection of executive function, technology, and personal energy management. She is the founder of Silicon Valley based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, a non-profit initiative developing the Life Navigator School Advisory Program. She is the author of That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, The Myth of the Perfect Girl, and Social Media Wellness, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, Fast Company and NPR.
 
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Topics covered in this episode:
-Why did Ana write this new book?
- She shares learned reflections from one of her students who grew up with ADHD
- How kids desire to connect to others is a big motive in their lives
- Guidance for balancing dynamic of academics and screen time
- Her point of view on how AI may impact academics
- What is the future of SAT & ACT test taking for admissions into college?
- When a child has ADHD what skills should parents focus on when it comes to getting through school?
- Mindset guidance for parents of ADHD kids at back to school time
- Ana’s words of wisdom
 
 
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Mike Rothstein, Author, Dear Dyslexia: Thank you for all you have done.

My guest is Mike Rothstein, Author, Dear Dyslexia: Thank you for all you have done.
Discover the inspiring journey of Mike Rothstein, a Dyslexic student who overcame every challenge and transformed his weakness into strength. In "Dear Dyslexia," you'll witness how he turned his struggles into opportunities and became an unstoppable force. This book is a must-read for Parents and Students with Dyslexia who seek hope, inspiration, and confidence to succeed, as well as all Teachers! Available to purchase on Amazon at https://a.co/d/7oS02DW
 
Topics covered in this episode:
Mike’s experience of struggling with learning & attention at school
Why Mike decided to share his story in a book?
How Mike has adapted as he has grown?
How did Mike find his way in life?
Mike shares tools he uses to this day to support himself?
His overall learned wisdom in his life
 
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Maria-Lang Gavidia, Special Ed Consultant, how to navigate an IEP and/or 504p

My guest is Maria-Lang Gavidia,  Special Education Consultant. This episode helps parents navigating the journey of IEP and 504 plans for a child who struggles with attention and/or learning at school.
Maria began her career as a school psychologist for 11 years, she then became an elementary school principal for several years, and then moved to Special Education Director where she remained for 9 years. She is now a Special Education Consultant at  https://www.mlgspecialeducationadvocacy.com/
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Topics covered in this episode:
Why should a parent consider an IEP and/or 504p?
Who decides a child’s needs for an IEP or 504p?
Where does a parent go within a child’s school for help?
When is it time to use a special ed advocate?
Why is the list of accommodations included in an IEP/504p long?
How can a parent advocate with their child’s teacher in positive way?
How much communication between a parent and teacher too much?
How to foster independence in this process with your child as they mature?
When should a parent consider take action towards a possible IEP/504p?
Maria’s words of wisdom
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Meet Lisa, parent of an ADHD kid

My guest is Lisa, mom friend and parent of an ADHD kid. In this episode, I interview one of my friends who shares her insights, resources, and learned wisdom as a parent navigating the journey of raising a child who struggles with ADHD. We can learn so much from listening to others stories who are navigating a similar journey.
 
 
 
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Kate Brownfield, parent and founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com

My guest is myself,  Kate Brownfield, parent and founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. In this episode, I share  my learned wisdom over the years into 10 tips for parents who are supporting their ADHD kids transition from an academic school year into these summer months.
 
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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADHD

My guest is Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADHD. She teaches online courses, written 7 books related to ADHD and is Co-Founder of Bonding Health, a company created to help improve ADHD parent - child bonding through research-backed exercises. You can learn more about her at bondinghealth.com and addisagift.com.
 
In this episode, Dr. Lara Honos-Webb  and I discuss the following:
Why kids should set goals for themselves?
How are executive function skills and ADHD related?
How can a parent help their ADHD child build executive function skills?
How can a parent work with their child’s teacher?
Why is it hard for ADHD kids to manage screen time?
Advice for parents with ADHD kids heading into summer?
Words of wisdom from Dr. Lara about encouraging their ADHD child?
 
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Dr. Bill Dodson, board-certified adult psychiatrist, an education in ADHD medication

My guest is Dr. Bill Dodson, board-certified adult psychiatrist who was one of the first practitioners to specialize in adults with ADHD over 25 years ago. Over the last several years, Dr. Dodson has changed the emphasis of his practice from direct patient care to writing and speaking about and consulting on adult ADHD medicine. On today’s episode, Dr. Dodson shares with us the basics in understanding in ADHD medication and how it can help a person with ADHD.
In this episode, Dr. Dodson and I discuss the following:
-Why is medication a standard protocol of intervention when diagnosed with ADHD?
- Why do some people with ADHD need medication and others do not?
- What symptoms does stimulant medication treat when ADHD is involved?
- What symptoms does non-stimulant medication treat when ADHD is involved?
- How does a parent or person determine if an ADHD medication is helping or not?
- The role aerobic exercise plays when a person has ADHD?
- Best types of  professionals who can treat ADHD?
- Dr. Dodson’s words of wisdom when it comes to ADHD medication.
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Dr. Alexandra Morris, clinical psychologist, what is psychedelic psychotherapy treatment

My guest is Dr. Alexandra Morris, clinical psychologist, is here today to share her expertise and insights with us on the latest in psychedelic psychotherapy treatment, including what is it and how it may help a person who is struggling with their mental health. Dr. Morris is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. She specializes in Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (Ketamine). Her current clinical areas of interest are OCD and other anxiety disorders, mood disorders, sleep difficulties, and comorbid medical issues. Her mission in private practice is to help college students navigate young adulthood and children and adolescents overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. You can find out more about Dr. Alexandra Morris at www.morriscbc.com. 
 
 
In this episode, Dr. Morris and I discuss the following:
What is psychedelic assisted psychotherapy?
What symptoms can ketamine assisted psychotherapy help with?
How are psychedelics changing the medical health field?
How does it work compared to traditional therapies?
What is the process if considering Ketamine assisted psychotherapy?
How is ketamine administered?
How can this type of treatment help someone who is suffering?
What is the duration and/or frequency of this type of treatment?
Why is the mental health field excited about using psychedelics for treatment?
Is there a risk of becoming addicted to psychedelics?
How to talk to teens & young adults about psychedelic use outside of therapeutic treatment program?
How to find a provider?
 
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