ADHD Experts Podcast

Gavin Stewart, Ph.D., shares what recent empirical research findings tell us about aging as an autistic person, including how the information gained from these studies can be used to guide supports that improve the quality of life and outcomes of older autistic adults.
Resources: Autism in Adults
Free Download: The Truth About Autism in Adults
Read: AuDHD: ADHD and Adult Autism Symptoms, Diagnosis & Interventions for Both
Read: Q: How Can I Get Evaluated for Autism as an Adult?
Read: ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence Are Coming Into Focus
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #606 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/autism-adults-midlife-research/
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Molly Nikolas, Ph.D., explores current research on early puberty in youth with ADHD, including how pubertal timing may differ for girls with ADHD, the impact of puberty on ADHD assessment and treatment, and the mental-health consequences of early puberty.
Resources: ADHD and Puberty
Free Download: Menstrual Cycle Workbook
Read: ADHD and the Turbulence of Puberty
Read: Protecting the Emotional Health of Girls with ADHD
Read: ADHD in Women and Girls: Why Female Symptoms Slip Through Diagnostic Cracks
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #605 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/puberty-girls-adhd-mental-health/
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Michael McLeod delves into the brain-based reasons behind executive function delays in ADHD, and shares actionable, real-world methods to strengthen your child's executive function skills and reduce their reliance on prompts and accommodations.
Resources: Executive Functioning Skills
Free Download: Could You Have Executive Function Disorder?
Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills
Read: Your Brain's GPS Is Glitchy: Why Working Memory Fails and How to Bolster It
Read: 10 Ways to Improve Your Teen's Executive Skills
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #604 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/executive-functioning-skills-teaching-independence-to-children/
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This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts.
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Gregory W. Mattingly, M.D., provides an overview of the key neurotransmitter systems — particularly dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin — that contribute to the core features of ADHD, and the medications used to treat the condition.
Resources: ADHD & Brain Health
Free Download: Unraveling the Mysteries of Your ADHD Brain
Read: ADHD Neuroscience 101
Read: Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain
Read: Using a Dopamine Menu to Stimulate Your ADHD Brain
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #603 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/brain-chemistry-dopamine-serotonin-norepinephrine-adhd/
This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts.
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Doug Mennin, Ph.D., introduces ideas aligned with emotion regulation therapy, a research-based approach designed to help people understand and respond to feelings of anxiety, low mood, rumination, self-criticism, and other aspects of emotional distress.
Resources: Emotional Dysregulation in Adults
Free Download: Emotional Regulation & Anger Management Scripts
Read: Everything You Never Knew About the ADHD Brain
Read: Does ADHD Emotional Dysregulation Ever Fade?
Read: After the Shame: How to Re-Center Your Bruised Emotions
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #602 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotional-dysregulation-adhd-triggers-co-occurring-conditions/
This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts.
Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.