Ep 51: Thriving with ADHD: Expert Strategies for the ADHD Brain

Hi everyone! We're right in the middle of ADHD Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we're bringing back one of our all-time favorite episodes with a twist. Today, we look at what makes ADHD brains tick, explore both medication and non-medication strategies, and talk about how pairing these with executive function tools can build confidence in people with ADHD. We also give tips for those of you who are exploring a potential ADHD diagnosis for yourself or your child. This episode also includes voices from a number of people with ADHD who graciously recorded their thoughts to share with us. Trust me, you’ll want to stick around until the end, because we have the most adorable voice you’ve ever heard, sharing their experience with ADHD—I can’t wait for you to hear it! Show notes: Episode 51 - Re-release of ADHD episode ADHD Fundamentals ADHD Success Kit by Beyond BookSmart https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/adhd-success-kit-2022 Fact Sheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Topics http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/adhd-facts.pdf Beyond BookSmart’s ADHD Webinar https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/on-demand-webinar-registration-adhd-fundamentals ADHD Brains How Does ADHD Affect The Brain? https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/the-brains-structure-and-function ADHD & the Brain https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/ADHD_and_the_Brain-121.aspx 2-Minute Neuroscience: ADHD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JnDhp83gA The Default Mode Network, Motivation, and Attention https://www.labschool.org/news/stories/default-mode-network-motivation-and-attention ADHD Neuroscience 101 https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-neuroscience-101 ADHD and Gender ADHD in girls and boys – gender differences in co-existing symptoms and executive function measures https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3827008/ The Intersection of ADHD and Gender Diversity - Mental Health Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Coaching, Psychiatry Blog Post By Holly Miles https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/blog/the-intersection-of-adhd-and-gender-diversity A Review of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Women and Girls: Uncovering This Hidden Diagnosis - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4195638/ ADHD and Gender Identity: How They're Linked and Tips for Parents https://psychcentral.com/adhd/people-with-adhd-more-likely-to-question-gender-identity ADHD Diagnosis Support How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis - Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/article/how-to-get-an-adhd-diagnosis/ Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/diagnosis/ ADHD Symptom Management The Exercise Prescription for ADHD https://chadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATTN_06_12_Exercise.pdf What Should You Treat First: ADHD or Mental Health Challenges? https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-functioning-strategies-blog/what-should-you-treat-first-adhd-or-mental-health-challenges Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - CHADD https://chadd.org/for-adults/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD: Techniques and Options https://psychcentral.com/adhd/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-adhd Non-drug treatments for adult ADHD - Harvard Health https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/non-drug-treatments-for-adult-adhd