ADHD Experts Podcast

What are the risks of continuing ADHD treatment and what are the risks of stopping it in pregnancy? Allison S. Baker, M.D., shares research, practical guidance, and factors to consider when making this complex decision.
Resources: ADHD in Pregnancy
Free Download: Hormones & ADHD in Women
Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors of ADHD: What Research Says — and What Parents Can Do
Read: Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy
Read: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #613 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-pregnancy-prenatal-care/
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When older adults report memory lapses and other cognitive difficulties to their doctors, what could be going on? David W. Goodman, M.D., explains what differentiates dementia from ADHD in older adults and discusses safe treatment options for ADHD in older populations.
Resources: ADHD and Dementia
Free Download: Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults
Read: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain
Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60
Read: Adults with ADD: Is Dementia in Your Future?
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #612 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-dementia/
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RSD is an intense emotional reaction to any perceived rejection or criticism. James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, discusses why RSD remains under-recognized in research, and what can help in the moment when RSD shows up.
Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder
Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel?
Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #611 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-adhd-brain-science/
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Melisa Moore, Ph.D., explains why sleep is so difficult for many children with ADHD; explores the impact of poor sleep on attention, emotional regulation, school performance, and more; and shares strategies that can make a meaningful difference.
Resources: ADHD Sleep Problems in Children
Free Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD
Read: Sleep, Interrupted: The ADHD-Insomnia Link in Children
Read: Why Children with ADHD Hate Bedtime: Solutions to ADHD Sleep Problems
Read: Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #610 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-sleep-problems-children-teens/
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Gaslighting at work can make neurodivergent workers feel responsible for the wrongs being done to them by toxic managers and colleagues. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains how gaslighting functions, shares case studies, and offers ways to protect against it.
Resources: Workplace Bullying
Free Download: How to Manage Your Time at Work
Read: How Bullying Casts a Lifelong Shadow
Read: An ADHD Cheat Sheet for Effective Workplace Communication
Read: How to Help Your Boss Help You
Read: Is ADHD a Disability? Your Legal Rights at Work
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #609 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/gaslighting-workplace-bullying/
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