Hi everyone! We're right in the middle of ADHD Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we're bringing back one of our all-time favorite episodes with a twist. Today, we look at what makes ADHD brains tick, explore both medication and non-medication strategies, and talk about how pairing these with executive function tools can build confidence in people with ADHD. We also give tips for those of you who are exploring a potential ADHD diagnosis for yourself or your child. This episode also includes voices from a number of people with ADHD who graciously recorded their thoughts to share with us. Trust me, you’ll want to stick around until the end, because we have the most adorable voice you’ve ever heard, sharing their experience with ADHD—I can’t wait for you to hear it!
Show notes:
Episode 51 - Re-release of ADHD episode
ADHD Fundamentals
ADHD Success Kit by Beyond BookSmart
https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/adhd-success-kit-2022
Fact Sheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Topics
http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/adhd-facts.pdf
Beyond BookSmart’s ADHD Webinar
https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/on-demand-webinar-registration-adhd-fundamentals
ADHD Brains
How Does ADHD Affect The Brain?
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/the-brains-structure-and-function
ADHD & the Brain
2-Minute Neuroscience: ADHD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JnDhp83gA
The Default Mode Network, Motivation, and Attention
https://www.labschool.org/news/stories/default-mode-network-motivation-and-attention
ADHD Neuroscience 101
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-neuroscience-101
ADHD and Gender
ADHD in girls and boys – gender differences in co-existing symptoms and executive function measures
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3827008/
The Intersection of ADHD and Gender Diversity - Mental Health Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Coaching, Psychiatry Blog Post By Holly Miles
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/blog/the-intersection-of-adhd-and-gender-diversity
A Review of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Women and Girls: Uncovering This Hidden Diagnosis - PMC
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4195638/
ADHD and Gender Identity: How They're Linked and Tips for Parents
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/people-with-adhd-more-likely-to-question-gender-identity
ADHD Diagnosis Support
How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis - Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-get-an-adhd-diagnosis/
Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/diagnosis/
ADHD Symptom Management
The Exercise Prescription for ADHD
https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATTN_06_12_Exercise.pdf
What Should You Treat First: ADHD or Mental Health Challenges?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - CHADD
https://chadd.org/for-adults/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD: Techniques and Options
https://psychcentral.com/adhd/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-adhd
Non-drug treatments for adult ADHD - Harvard Health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/non-drug-treatments-for-adult-adhd