The ADHD Manual Podcast

Here is the second half of my advice for teens and their parents! Today I answer a question from a parent and talk about some essentials I think every parent of a teen with ADHD should know. 

Books: 
Smart But Scattered Teens by Peg Dawson, Richard Guare, and Colin Guare
Delivered from Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
List of books by Russell Barkley 


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Today I answer a question from a 16 year old looking for ways to cope with their ADHD while awaiting treatment. 

I originally intended to ALSO include a question from a parent looking for ways to support their ADHTeen, but I got too excited! So come back next episode to hear what parents should know about their teen with ADHD. 

Books:
The Girl's Guide to ADHD by Beth Walker 
ADHD in HD: Brains Gone Wild by Jonathan Chesner 


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*TW: self-harm/suicidal ideation mention* 

Big Feelings and ADHD are like peas and carrots. Today we'll discuss tips for weathering neurodivergent emotional overwhelm in yourself and your child through one of my favorite therapeutic crafts: a grounding box. 

Resources: 

• BoosterBuddy app 
• Emergency Chat app - iOS and Google Play 
• Safety Plan Wallet Card template 
• List of comfort/grounding box ideas 
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Shark Cam 
• ADHD & Emotional Hyperarousal 

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*TW: abuse* 

Today I'm thinking about everyday societal/systemic gaslighting (consistent denial of someone's reality), and the specific ways it impacts us as neurodivergents. 

Feeling "crazy" for how we perceive the world seems to be a massively widespread experience in the neurodivergent community. Why? Where are we getting the message that our senses,  instincts, and judgment is just - wrong? Let's start talking.
 

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This episode is for people who want something they can half-listen to while doing something else. 

Is there a chore you've been putting off? Here's 20 minutes of me answering silly icebreakers. No need to pay attention, you won't miss anything except me talking about my favorite movie. 


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It's TAM Podcast's first pod-versary! In honor of this occasion I share some stats on my beloved listeners - spoiler alert: I know who your favorite artists are on Spotify - and reflect on the many lessons I've learned this year, which range from "Audacity sucks" to "maybe neurotypicals aren't actually stronger than me?" 

Thank you for sticking with me this year! May 2021 bring more discoveries and less pestilence.
 

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Today I am joined by neurodiversity advocate and researcher Ronan McGovern to talk about his experience with ADHD, his work on the "NeuroDiversity Giving individuals Full Team Success" (NDGiFTS) report, and how workplaces can create welcoming environments for neurodivergent individuals to shine. 

For more information: 
NDGiFTS report & movement 
Grit & Flow: workplace inclusion consulting 

Where do you fall on the disability/gift continuum? Do you see your ADHD as a disability, a superpower, both, or neither? 
Speak up in this Twitter poll.


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This is probably the most ADHD episode I've ever made. Buckle up for a brief ride through my brain.
 

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Today I answer a question about how to tell the difference between ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and what to do when the two of them show up to the party holding hands. 

"Why Anxiety Disorder Is So Often Misdiagnosed" by Dr. William Dodson


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People who should listen to this episode: 

• Adults struggling with ADHD in their workplace 
• Employers who manage workers with ADHD 
• People who want more Abby/Joe sibling talk 
• Fans of "The Office" quotes 

Today I am joined once again by my brother Joe to chat about ADHD at the office - via a discussion about ADHD in "The Office."

Sources mentioned:
"How (Not) to Manage an Employee with ADHD" by Alex Massey 
"Office Ladies" podcast 

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"Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way." - Michael Scott 

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