Reflecting on this interview, I realized how much advice I’ve heard about ADHD is not backed up by science. It’s so important to always be learning and double check what we know!
I look forward to continuing to dive into the Executive Functioning bit, as it is something I am exploring at home yet ADHD Dude’s actionables sound like they could take me to the next level! Thanks for putting this together.
For parents struggling to explain ADHD to their children, I highly recommend John F. Taylor’s book The Survival Guide for Lids with ADHD. In fact, it’s a great first resource for anyone recently diagnosed with ADHD, including adults. The book covers all the basics using really approachable language. Also, re medication, your local library should be able to provide you with access to scholarly research about medication for children with ADHD!
While I generally agree that a diagnosis isn’t necessarily something to be scared of, there are some things worth considering when it comes to diagnosis. The DSM is an inherently biased document-the research informing many diagnoses does not adequately represent all genders or races. In the case of ADHD, much of the research is based on studies of white boys, leaving girls under diagnoses based on current diagnostic criteria. We also know that children of color, and particularly young black boys who present with symptoms like ADHD are frequently diagnosed with more stigmatizing disorders like oppositional defiant disorder. A diagnosis will stay in your medical record and can influence the perspective of future providers. Finally, children who have experienced adverse childhood events may present with executive dysfunction that is written off an ADHD but may actually be the result of how trauma changes the brain. A child being considered for an ADHD diagnosis should be screened for trauma along with other comorbid mental health issues.
This was great! Love ADHD Dude!
Thank you! He has such great science backed advice
Reflecting on this interview, I realized how much advice I’ve heard about ADHD is not backed up by science. It’s so important to always be learning and double check what we know!
Thanks for watching live this morning!
I look forward to continuing to dive into the Executive Functioning bit, as it is something I am exploring at home yet ADHD Dude’s actionables sound like they could take me to the next level! Thanks for putting this together.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m glad it was so helpful 😊
I don’t even have children and this was so informative
I learned so much! Thanks for watching 😄
For parents struggling to explain ADHD to their children, I highly recommend John F. Taylor’s book The Survival Guide for Lids with ADHD. In fact, it’s a great first resource for anyone recently diagnosed with ADHD, including adults. The book covers all the basics using really approachable language. Also, re medication, your local library should be able to provide you with access to scholarly research about medication for children with ADHD!
Putting a hold on this at the library now! Thanks for watching and commenting 🩷
While I generally agree that a diagnosis isn’t necessarily something to be scared of, there are some things worth considering when it comes to diagnosis. The DSM is an inherently biased document-the research informing many diagnoses does not adequately represent all genders or races. In the case of ADHD, much of the research is based on studies of white boys, leaving girls under diagnoses based on current diagnostic criteria. We also know that children of color, and particularly young black boys who present with symptoms like ADHD are frequently diagnosed with more stigmatizing disorders like oppositional defiant disorder. A diagnosis will stay in your medical record and can influence the perspective of future providers. Finally, children who have experienced adverse childhood events may present with executive dysfunction that is written off an ADHD but may actually be the result of how trauma changes the brain. A child being considered for an ADHD diagnosis should be screened for trauma along with other comorbid mental health issues.