Helping ADHD Kids | POF192

If you have a child with ADHD, you know how hard it can be to parent them. In fact, it’s exhausting! Well…parenting your ADHD kiddos are about to get a lot easier!Dr. Melissa Dvorsky is my guest and she is an EXPERT among experts in the area of ADHD and organizational management for kids to help them improve time management and planning skills, improve organization. In this episode, we talk about Executive Functioning, what it is and how it impacts our kids’ behavior, mood and conduct. ADHD shows up differently in each person with it so how do we know if it’s ADHD or it’s a mood disorder like depression? Dr. Dvorsky has a wealth of helpful resources to help you, your child and their educational team. When we can give our kids the tools, they need to be successful, it’s empowering! For Melissa Dvorsky’s “Teaching Online Organizational and Virtual Learning Skills” video and infographic resources on organization and time management skills for children and adolescents, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comFor my collection of ADHD resources and episodes, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTEQEXoiEMYjLnaPOa4yuZ6M76zEbyso0For Melissa’s infographics and video resources: https://chadd.org/stroud-umdadhdtools/About Melissa DvorskyMelissa Dvorsky, Ph.D., M.S. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in attention, learning, behavior and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and emerging adults and their families. She is Assistant Professor in the Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health and the Children's National Center for Translational Research. She is the director of the ADHD & Learning Differences Program. Dr. Dvorsky is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.Dr. Dvorsky ’s clinical work and research are focused on helping children, adolescents and emerging adults with ADHD and their families be resilient and successful. Her programs focus on improving access to, and effectiveness of mental health treatments for youth with attention, behavior, organizational, executive functioning and/or academic difficulties in schools and communities. Her current research programs leverage technology to optimize, personalize and disseminate treatment programs for youth and families with ADHD, learning and behavior challenges.Social Media:Website: https://www.tryclarifi.com/ https://melissadvorsky.comhttps://theatomprogram.comhttps://childrensnational.org/adhdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-dvorsky-phdInstagram: @ melissadvorskyTwitter: @MelissaDvorskyThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com The intention for my...