Apr 2024
ADHD, Learning Difficulties and Autism with Carrie Green
<p>After a week off, today we are speaking to a wonderful woman who has been helping children and their families overcome obstacles and challenges, related to learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviours, and missing developmental milestone for over 20 years. </p>< ... Show More
51m 11s
Sep 2013
Teaching social skills to autistic teens (SOP1)
Going back to school and making friends is a challenge, especially for students with autism spectrum disorder. Psychologist Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD, discusses a training program that she developed to teach skills that allow them to interact with their peers and build lasting fri ... Show More
14 m
Aug 2023
465- An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin – Autism Expert, Author, and Scientist
<p>Temple Grandin, Ph.D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, talks about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
Ep 31: ADHD Rewired: How to Unlock Your Potential Through a Strategy-Based Life (ft. Eric Tivers)
<p>In this week's episode, I invited Eric Tivers, host of the popular ADHD ReWired Podcast, to join me on Focus Forward and we talked about the common feelings of shame experienced by individuals with ADHD. We explored the benefits of finding connection and support within the ADH ... Show More
40m 6s
Apr 2023
ADHD 2.0: Debunking Misconceptions, Revealing Hidden Strengths, and Effective Treatments w/ Dr. John Ratey
ADHD is often misunderstood as a simple "lack of attention." But in this episode of Being Well, Forrest and Dr. Rick are joined by ADHD pioneer Dr. John Ratey to explore the true nature of this complex condition. They debunk common misconceptions, explore how ADHD works in the br ... Show More
59m 51s
Jul 2024
The New Way of Understanding Autism & Social Behaviour with Dr. Suzanne Goh
<p>How has the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of autism changed?</p><p>In the United States, an estimated one in thirty-six children has been diagnosed with autism. But missing those early signs is one of the biggest challenges parents face. Even though there is a lot of ... Show More
19m 57s
Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Steph West is the creator and director of Starfish Social Club, which teaches neurodivergent kids and teens how to make friends without masking or conforming. She's on a mission to change the way we teach social skills, as well ... Show More
<p>If you want to lead yourself well, you have to know yourself well.</p><p><br></p><p>The tricky thing is, it can be surprisingly hard to really know yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>We live in a world where we are told by others–on repeat–who we should be and who we are.</p><p><br></ ... Show More
