In today’s episode, ADHD expert Dr. Glen Elliott shares his wisdom on how ADHD might present itself during distance learning; how to mitigate distractions and maximize learning; to medicate or not to medicate; finding compassion for yourself and your child; and the importance of positive reinforcement.
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Resources mentioned in the show
Raising Human Beings by Ross Greene
Parent Support Groups at CHC
Dr. Elliott’s Reading Recommendations
Online:
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Pediatrics
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
Council for Exceptional Education (CEC)
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
National Institute of Mental Health
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Books:
Raising Human Beings. Ross Greene
Addressing ADD Naturally. Kathi J. Kemper (2010)
The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today’s Push for Performance. Stephen Hinshaw and Richard Sheffler (2014)
Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD. Peter Jensen (2004)
Medicating Young Minds: How to Know if Psychiatric Drugs will Help or Hurt Your Child. Glen Elliott with Katie Kelley (2006)
Superparenting for ADD: An Innovative Approach to Raising Your Distracted Child. Edward M. Hallowell & Peter S. Jensen (2010)
Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids, 4th Ed. Timothy Wilens & Paul G. Hammerness (2016)
Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. Russell Barkley (2013)
