Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Sarah, bringing you more details from our latest research recap, examining ADHD prevalence rates!

Curious about what's inside?

• Why terms matter: screener vs. diagnosis
• What is a WEIRD country?
• Should we be looking at regional ADHD prevalence rates more often?

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:
Please remember to unmask when completing evaluations and screeners.

References:
01:21 - Cross-Cultural Adult ADHD Assessment in 42 Countries Using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener.
12:59 - Geographical variation in ADHD: do diagnoses reflect symptom levels?
ASRS - Adult Self Report Scale

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Hi and welcome to another episode of the ADHD Skills Lab!

I'm Sarah, your producer, presenting a very special episode.

Jeremy Didier from CHADD joins us to share the story of how she built ADHD supports into her own life, not just for her kids. She also leaves behind a treasure trove of strategies that are sure to intrigue all ADHD'ers among us!

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Unconventional times to do "the thing"
• Moments of mindfulness
• Peer support is valuable
• so much more... 

References:
CHADD - Resource Center
CHADD Affiliate Locator *virtual groups available
Jeremy Didier - Impact Parents

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Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, diving deep into an apparently contentious topic: Attachment Styles and ADHD!

In 2024, we understand that ADHD can impact relationships and communication, but when did attachment styles enter the chat?

Curious about what we'll cover?

• Attachment Theory Defined - Then and now
• ADHD Subtype correlation 
• What's the correlation between trauma & attachment style?
• Aren't these things incompatible with the neurodiversity paradigm?! Does someone want to do this study?

BONUS: personal discussion of our own attachment styles! Come chat about it on Threads.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Awareness is always the first step to improvement 
• Building vocabulary to more effectively communicate your needs 
• The Dependency Paradox

References:
 06:27 - A cross-diagnostic cluster analysis of attachment styles in patients with emotional dysregulation.
13:36 - The role of attachment styles in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A meta-analytic review from the perspective of a transactional development model

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you!
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YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

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Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, thrilled to share this Research Recap on Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD! A very relevant, but little discussed topic for ADHD'ers.

Curious about what's inside?

• What is sensory processing disorder?
• Why there aren't more papers on this (*speculation)
• What is low registration, and where did that bruise come from?

BONUS: What are your sensory icks? @ me, LOL.

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder and its relevance to ADHD
• Create a safe space for practicing grounding
• Identify coping strategies based on the source of overstimulation (internal vs. external)

References:
00:52 - Gray Matter Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Boys versus Girls with Sensory Processing Dysfunction.
13:47 - Sensory processing difficulties in psychiatric disorders: A meta-analysis

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We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

Producer Sarah here, excited to share this interview with Guardian editor Lucy Robinson, one year after her work on the article, "Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD?"

Curious about what's inside?

• The challenges of having a new baby and undiagnosed ADHD
• The complexities of a struggling mental health system
• The real travesty is decades of underdiagnosis (yes, we explain this in more detail)

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

PS. Skye is running a FREE webinar this week helping you get into focus and get tasks done. You can learn more here:
https://www.addevent.com/event/XN21799689

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Reliance on a dopamine/sensory toolkit
• Grounding and resetting rituals
• Seek a network of support (professional and personal)

References:

1. The Guardian: Is it really too easy to be diagnosed with ADHD? 
2. BBC Panorama: ADHD Clinics Exposed

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Hello and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!
This is Producer Sarah, delivering another slightly controversial Research Recap!

Curious about what's inside?

• Defining sleep disturbance
• What exactly is Internet Gaming Disorder?
• Can a paper choose to "deviate from the requirements" and still get published? Yeah, turns out you can.

BONUS: Does anyone know of an interdisciplinary fusion of sociological and psychological theory that focuses on social conditions manifest as psychological symptoms? Please dm me or @ me somewhere, thanks.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~Sarah

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• How to video gamify my work systems
• Finding an outlet for learning, curiosity, and/or creativity
• Adjusting your routines - listen for more!

References:
01:07 - Management of sleep disorders in autism spectrum disorder with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: update for clinicians.
11:56 - A Brief Comprehensive Review of the Interactions Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Internet Gaming Disorder.

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Hi and welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab podcast!

This is Producer Sarah speaking, thrilled to be bringing you this LIVE interview with Jamie Cutino, founder of Outsmart ADHD.

Curious what Jamie has to share?

• Her origin story: ADHD diagnosis, loss of a parent, etc.
• HOT take: Impulsivity can be a strength for an entrepreneur
• Neuroscience & other research mentions: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Risk-Taking 

*BONUS: How do you think I (still Sarah) met Skye?
Find me on IG and let me know!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Find creative outlets for impulsivity (for examples, listen to the episode!)
• The benefits of a "done list"
• Adding stimulation to mundane/repetitive tasks

References:
1. UO Article: Is ADHD Good for Entrepreneurship?
2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A brief review

Looking for Jamie?
IG @jamie_outsmartadhd
FB: Women with ADHD - Support & Strategies - Outsmart ADHD
https://outsmartadhd.co/

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IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; ready to give you the long and short about what you'll find this week:

1. Understanding the link between mind wandering, rumination and mindfulness
2. What happens when you screen a bunch of neurotypicals for ADHD and emotional dysregulation?
3. High co-morbidity between ADHD and mood disorders? What's that about...

*BONUS: I go on a rant this week... which of the three topics do you think triggered it? Come find me on IG/YT and let me know your guess!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

• More ADHD-friendly mindfulness ritual
• Modifying the method to accommodate yourself
• Self-advocacy scripting (this one is in the subtext)

References:
00:55 - Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and mindfulness mediate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and anxiety and depression in adults with ADHD.
14:40  - Relationship Between ADHD-Like Traits and Emotion Dysregulation in the Adult General Population.
21:47 - Clinical characterization of coexisting ADHD symptoms in a sample of adults with cyclothymia: a preliminary observational study

Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:

1. An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er
2. Research on ADHD and Time Perception
3. Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)


ADHD Skills Discussed:

• Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiation
• Check in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?
• Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else.
  (disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)

References:

1. Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A Review
2. UO Article: Get-In Focus Routine
3. llamalife.co
4. iOs app store: Llama Life

Looking for Marie?
Twitter : @Threehourcoffee

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IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

Welcome back to this weeks episode of The ADHD Skills Lab! Producer Sarah here, ready to give you this weeks breakdown.

Going to start by flagging that this episode was deeply emotional all around, from initial research all the way through to reviewing post-edit.

That said... ***TRIGGER WARNING: strong mentions and verbal depictions of social stigma and rejection.. if you would like to skip ahead to the discussion of ADHD and restlessness, please jump to 19:45 in the recording.***

You can find all of the links/resources from this episode down below, I think the most I have ever posted! Jackpot!

ADHD Skills Discussed:

1. ADHD-friendly Mindfulness 
2. More purposes for a sensory-friendly space in your home
3. Physical and Active Somatic therapies for restlessness, anxiety, frustration, etc.

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)


Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!
IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation
IG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabpodcast
YT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD

References:

• 01:13 - Stigma Related to Observable Symptoms, But Not Stimulant Medication Use, in Young Women With ADHD.
• 19:44 - Network structure of symptomatology of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in patients with mood disorders.
• UO Articles: 
  • ADHD and Mindfulness
  • Self-criticism and ADHD: Five strategies to check in, ground, and reset when you feel overwhelmed
• Goblin.tools
• How to ADHD: Getting REAL About the Struggle To Make Friends When You Have ADHD

P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.