On this final instalment of the ADHD Conference 2022 special edition, Archie is joined by Melissa Reskof who is part of this conference's committee and co-chair. Melissa previously worked with the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) and CHADD as a representative and continues to work as an ADHD Advocate.

On this epsiode Archie is joined by Dr Napoleon Higgins who is a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist based in Houston, Texas over in USA. Dr Higgins has a special interest in trauma, racism, inner-city issues and how they affect minority and disadvantaged young people. Dr Higgins was one of the keynote speakers at the ADHD Conference.

For more information about Dr Higgins and his services along with further information on some of his publications please visit:

www.napoleonhigginsmd.com

Archie continues to interview some guests at the recent ADHD Conference which took place in Dallas, USA. On this episode Archie is joined by special guest Dr Sharon Saline. Dr. Saline is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in an integrative approach to managing ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning skills, learning differences & mental health in neurodivergent children, teens & adults.

For more information about Dr Saline and her services please visit:

www.drsharonsaline.com

On this episode Archie sat down with Dr Ari Tuckman, Clinical Psychologist who is based outside of Philadelphia, USA and specialises in diagnosing and treating people with ADHD as well as couples and sex therapy.

Dr Tuckman is a former board member and current conference committee co-chair for CHADD, the national ADHD advocacy organisation which is one of the sponsors of this ADHD Conference. Dr Tuckman is also an author and has published a number of books pertaining to ADHD.

Dr Tuckman gives Archie an insight into some of the work he does in the field of ADHD as well as the planning and preparation which happens to deliver this amazing ADHD Conference.

On this episode Archie is joined by this year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the ADHD Conference in Dallas USA, Dr Larry Jones, MD. Dr Jones has worked in the field of ADHD for many years as a Physician and also an ADHD Life Coach.

Dr Jones's first publication as an author, "Falling Through the Ceiling" is available to purchase from most book stores. This memoir of Larry Jones and his wife Audrey and their three sons demystifies ADHD in childhood and beyond.

The Annual International ADHD Conference 2022 took place in Dallas, Texas USA recently from November 17th - 19th. CHADD, ADDA and ACO collaborated once again to create a conference which brought together the most current research, comprehensive treatment options, best practices for professionals, as well as practical support and guidance for children, adults and families impacted by ADHD.

ADHD Care Podcast host Archie attended the 3-day conference and managed to record some audio interviews with some of the invited delegates. On this episode Archie takes us on a tour around the main exhibition hall at the conference which featured the most cutting edge advances in technology used in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Archie speaks to some of the tech gurus who were showcasing their products.

On this week's episode Archie is joined by Fran Verner. Fran speaks candidly about her life living with ADHD and also as a parent raising a teenage daughter with ADHD. Fran also talks about her journey to seeking a diagnosis through to her experience of taking ADHD medication which she has used in combination with other alternative therapies.

On this episode Archie is joined by Tina Squire. Tina has had a successful career working in Corporate Sales & Human Resources for a number of years before leaving the corporate world to become a Certified ADHD Coach. Tina herself is diagnosed with Adult ADHD.

Archie and Tina are discussing about ADHD in the workplace covering aspects such as disclosing about an ADHD diagnosis to the employer, reasonable adjustments in the workplace, employee's rights, legislation and law such as the Equality Act 2010 and a lot more themes which tend to come up particularly when thinking about neurodiversity in the workplace. They also discuss about ADHD coaching therapy with a particular emphasis on Adults.

Tina's contact email is [email protected] for anyone who wishes to contact her directly and find out more about some of the aspects discussed on this podcast or to find out more about her ADHD Coaching Therapy services.

On this episode Archie is joined by Les Steed and Arthur Butcher who were both diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as adults. Les and Arthur share their story about their journey which eventually led them to seeking a diagnosis in their late 20s. Les and Arthur's stories do resinate with a number of adults who have lived with the condition for many years dating back to childhood before undergoing an ADHD assessment.

Les and Arthur do also speak candidly about some of the social aspects of ADHD which do bring about some challenges and how they have tried to overcome them. We also discuss about some of the barriers which prevent male adults in particular from seeking an ADHD diagnosis or putting themselves forward for an assessment.

On this episode Archie is joined by Zoe Marsden who is an Assistant Head of Wellbeing and SENDCo a private secondary school in Surrey. Archie and Zoe discuss about Special Educational Needs particularly focusing on students who have neurodiverse needs such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition and Dyslexia.