#105: Is it Just ADHD or Something Else?

SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #105: Is It Just ADHD or Something Else?3/20/2023SUMMARYUp to 80% of children with ADHD have at least one other diagnosis. Parents are often left wondering, “Is there more going on, or is it ‘just’ ADHD?” If you have asked this question, you are not alone! Today we are diving into the most common diagnoses that often go along with ADHD: specific learning disorders, speech and language disorders, anxiety, depression, and autism. Join us as we talk about key signs to look for when deciding if your child needs more support!MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you!We created this podcast and community to help you find joy and confidence in raising your child with ADHD!LINKS + RESOURCESBlog Post: Which Specialists Diagnose and Treat ADHD?Blog Post: Is it ADHD or Autism? Or Both?Blog post: Why Every Child with ADHD Needs a Speech and Language EvaluationFREE School Guide: Free Guide to School Accommodations Creating Calm + Shining at SchoolThe Childhood Collective InstagramHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] in this episode:HungryrootHungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.HungryrootBoard Games for Kids with ADHDBoard games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas! We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes. Board Games for Kids with ADHDCreating Calm CourseCreating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an