ADHD Essentials

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Mr. Kayerrrook.  He’s an old friend of mine, and a veteran high school English teacher. I really enjoyed our wide-ranging conversation, both when we had it, and when I listened to it again during the editing process.

We get into some interesting corners of both ADHD, and education.  talk about everything from the interplay between ADHD and poverty, to the various red flags teachers keep an eye out for, teachers face, to the ways teachers work to address the unmet needs of their students when those red flags are spotted.  Mr. Kayerrook even shares some stories about his students.  Including a school shooting threat that ended up being a prank, and how he used a failed test to help a student find success. 

Shameless Plugs:  

The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups winter session has a special discount if you register in October!

Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/to sign up for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if the groups are right for you!

Or go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for more information.

Also,the 9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo is going on now.  I’m a part of it.  My topic - 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking. 

Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentials to let them know I sent you.

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

For today's episode, I decided to celebrate ADHD Awareness Month by looking at those very things.  ADHD and awareness.  It's a quick one, but a good one!

I look at them through three lenses:

• My 3 A's of ADHD Management - Awareness, Acceptance & Action

Share your signs that your ADHD is about to go on the fritz, and get valuable ADHD resources in the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community!  Click the link to sign up.

Further celebrating ADHD Awarenss Month:  Early registration for the January Session of the ADHD Parent Coaching Groups is open this month!  Sign-up during October, and get one entire month of the program for free!

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Robbin Miller.  Robbin is a mother with ADHD of a child with ADHD.  She’s also a licensed mental health clinician, a college academic coach, and the author of a children’s book about early intervention playgroups.

We talk about early markers for ADHD, the steps Robbin has been taking to support her son ever since he was an infant, and the challenges she helps her college students with.

Blatant Plug:

I’ll be a part of the 9th Annual Online ADHD Awareness Expo taking place throughout the month of October.  My topic - "3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking"!

Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentials to let them know I sent you.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Robbin’s journey in adopting her son

Guest Links:

• Robbin’s book: “Playgroup Time” on Amazon.

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

Adam Wilson is the creator of Calmer Con.  An event he developed to help kids with sensory needs experience the thrill of a comic book convention, without the overwhelm.  Adam’s son is on the spectrum, so at it’s core, Calmer Con is a mission of love for him.  And Calmer Con's first convention was great.  I know, becasue I was there!

(And yes, I realize this show is supposed to be about ADHD, but I tend to think of autism as sort of a cousin to ADHD, and many of the challenges are similar.  Not to mention, Adam’s story is so good that I just had to have him on.)

In this episode we’ll look at the struggles of parents who’s kids can be overwhelmed by sensory input, discuss the importance of acceptance, and maybe, just maybe, find the inspiration to do something big!

9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo Plug:

The 9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo will take place throughout the month of October.  And I’ll be a part of it.  My topic is 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking. 

Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentialsto let them know I sent you.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Adam’s goals for Calmer Con

Guest Links:

• Learn more about Calm Passion and Calmer Con

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

Dr. Saline is a licensed, clinical psychologist, who guides families from the maze of emotions, conflict and stress related to ADHD, toward successful dialog, interventions and connection.

I greatly enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Saline, and look forward to having more.  I'm certain she'll be back.

Shameless ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Plug:  

Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community.  Connect with other parents affected by ADHD, get tips on how to manage the disorder, and keep up to date on ADHD Essentials.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Dr. Saline’s family history with ADHD

Guest Links:

Dr. Sharon Saline’s Website

Dr. Sharon Saline on Facebook

Dr. Sharon Saline on Twitter

Buy “What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew”.

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

Dr. Saline is a licensed, clinical psychologist, who guides families from the maze of emotions, conflict and stress related to ADHD, toward successful dialog, interventions and connection.

Today, we're talking about her new book, What Your ADHD Child Wises You Knew.  There are many things that I liked about this book. But what I loved about it, is the way it’s framed.  Quotes and brief, personal stories from kids with ADHD are sprinkled throughout, to help us better understand the impact ADHD has on them, and, as you’ll hear, Dr. Saline does not shy away from addressing the emotional impact of ADHD.

I greatly enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Saline, and look forward to having more.  I'm certain she'll be back.

Shameless ADHD Essentials Facebook Community Plug:  

Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community.  Connect with other parents affected by ADHD, get tips on how to manage the disorder, and keep up to date on ADHD Essentials.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Dr. Saline’s family history with ADHD

Guest Links:

Dr. Sharon Saline’s Website

Dr. Sharon Saline on Facebook

Dr. Sharon Saline on Twitter

Buy “What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew”.

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

I’m pretty jazzed about this episode.  One of my goals at the start of this podcast was to get Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants on the show.  Well, Mission Accomplished!  Today’s the day that episode drops.

Dav only had about 15 minutes to talk, and was gracious enough to include my sons.  That's right, not only is Dav on the show, but I got to share the mic with my boys for this one!  We recorded last week, and by coincidence, they were home from school due to teacher training.  Which is awesome because they’re the reason I pursued getting him on in the first place. 

I am grateful to Dav and his team for helping to make this episode happen.  It will always have a special place for me.

That said...  SHAMELESS PLUG:

Regitration fo the On-Line Parent Coaching Groups Ends on MONDAY!  

The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run two sessions.  One will be on Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30pm EST and the other session will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm, EST.  They run for seven weeks beginning the week on September 16th.

Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/to sign up for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if the groups are right for you!

 Or go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for more information.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Dav’s childhood with ADHD & dyslexia

Guest Links:

• Learn more about Dav at www.scholastic.com/pilkeypower.  

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

I’m pretty jazzed about this episode.  One of my goals at the start of this podcast was to get Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants on the show.  Well, Mission Accomplished!  Today’s the day that episode drops.

Dav only had about 15 minutes to talk, and was gracious enough to include my sons.  That's right, not only is Dav on the show, but I got to share the mic with my boys for this one!  We recorded last week, and by coincidence, they were home from school due to teacher training.  Which is awesome because they’re the reason I pursued getting him on in the first place. 

I am grateful to Dav and his team for helping to make this episode happen.  It will always have a special place for me.

That said...  SHAMELESS PLUG:

Regitration fo the On-Line Parent Coaching Groups Ends on MONDAY!  

The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run two sessions.  One will be on Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30pm EST and the other session will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm, EST.  They run for seven weeks beginning the week on September 16th.

Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/to sign up for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if the groups are right for you!

 Or go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for more information.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• Dav’s childhood with ADHD & dyslexia

Guest Links:

• Learn more about Dav at www.scholastic.com/pilkeypower.  

ADHD Essentials Links:

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups 

Today's episode is short and sweet.  I'm flying solo, and talking about the role dopamine plays in ADHD.  I hope you find an insight or two in it!

Shameless ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Ad:  

The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays for seven weeks, from Tuesday September 18th through Thursday, November 1st.

Go to https://www.adhdessentials.com/parentgroups/ for a free 15-20 minute prescreening call to see if its right for you!

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

• What is the role of dopamine in ADHD?

• Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups