October 14, 2025

11: Ava's Story "I can advocate for others who feel this way"

36 minutes

SHOW SUMMARY:

Join Dr. Jennifer Dilts and Dr. Nerissa Bauer as they explore the journey of Ava, a high school student diagnosed with ADHD. In this episode, they also answer a listener question with teasing out ADHD from anxiety, discuss the the importance of early diagnosis, and the impact of effective treatment strategies. As part of ADHD Awareness Month, they highlight valuable resources and initiatives like "Find the ADHD Girls." Plus, learn about their special giveaway for listeners. Tune in for an episode filled with insights and support for those navigating ADHD.

SHOW NOTES:

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Screening Tools We Discussed so you can fill out and bring to your pediatrician or pediatric provider (THIS IS NOT DIAGNOSTIC- you must talk to a professional who will use these tools coupled with information they know about you and your child/teen)

Screening tools on line for ADHD and Anxiety to get a jumpstart

-Vanderbilt parent and teacher, available in English and Spanish) https://ncpal.org/resources/screening-forms/nichq-vanderbilt-adhd-assessment-scale

SCARED rating scale Parent and Child https://www.ohsu.edu/sites/default/files/2019-06/SCARED-form-Parent-and-Child-version.pdf

Resource of the Week: Join Find the ADHD Girls and follow them on Facebook and Instagram! When you do you will be able to access the free repository of resources and the new Letters to Our Younger Selves free book. Find the ADHD Girls: https://findtheadhdgirls.org

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