111: How to Help Kids with ADHD with Penny Williams Part 2

In this episode, Penny Williams joins me for part 2 of our conversation from last week’s episode, to share about how parents can best support their kids with ADHD.   A parenting coach for neurodiverse families, Penny Williams is the award-winning author of four books on ADHD, including "Boy Without Instructions," host of the Beautifully Complex Podcast, co-host of the annual Neurodiversity Summits, and co-founder of The Behavior Revolution, an initiative devoted to celebrating and supporting kids with ADHD or autism through neuroscience-backed insights, hard-won strategies, compassion, and guidance.  Penny empowers parents to help their neuro-atypical kids — and families — thrive.   Listen in as we talk about: [2:03] Are there more cases of ADHD now, or are we simply more aware?  [6:50] How to know which steps to take when it comes to an ADHD diagnosis [8:30] Developments in ADHD that you may not be aware of [12:55] How to ask for help coping when you're struggling [13:30] Diagnosing kids vs. Adults with ADHD [17:20] Why ADHD is hard to present [19:00] Identifying behaviors and medications  [22:05] The impact of technology on addictive behavior [23:50] Is technology making ADHD better or worse for kids who have it?   Notes from Natalie: Listen to part one with Penny Williams Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter  Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Book: https://www.cyndiespiegel.com/microjoys   Connect with Penny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennywilliams/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParentADHD_ASD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingADHDandAutism  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penny-williams-8b601543/  Website: www.ParentingADHDandAutism.com and www.TheBehaviorRevolution.com    Connect with Natalie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ntysdal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/ Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com