Attention Talk Radio

The Diagnostic Statistics Manual (DSM) is the official guide for diagnosing those with ADHD. The DSM-5 identifies various symptoms in combination that would lead to a diagnosis of attention deficient hyperactivity disorder. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Kirsten Milliken (www.playdhd.com) reviews the current symptoms, quantifies them, and talks about how they play out and manifest in everyday life. If you’re interested in understanding the diagnostic criteria, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business w

When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, does everyone have the same version? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) digs back into the archives with clips and references to past interviews, illuminating the variability of ADHD symptoms and the danger of a one-size-fits-all approach to the diagnosis, structure, and solutions. If you struggle with adopting the obvious solution, listen to this show to gain insight as to why and find an approach to move forward. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are often targets of very negative, hurtful comments. When attacked, they experience an amygdala hijack and fall into fight, flight, or freeze, which can trigger hours of rumination. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper and guest Barbara Luther (http://windbeneathyourwings.com) share personal experiences and how they managed to deal with verbal abusers in a healthy way. If you get attacked or are often the brunt of negative comments, this is a show you can't miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its s

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is more about self-regulation than it is about a deficit of attention. Attention and emotion both are things that need to be regulated. For many kids with ADHD, emotional self-regulation is more challenging. They seem to be unable to cope or ready to explode on a daily basis. Parents want to help their child with ADHD learn to control emotions and boost self-esteem, but they often wonder how to help their child. What if art could help the child learn to manage his emotions when he is a firecracker about to explode? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (http://www.necoaching.com) interviews Holly Oberacker and Tracey Bromley Goodwin, partners in Navigating ADHD (http://www.navigatingadhd.com), about using art as a means to help kids down-regulate their emotions and channel their frustrations. If your child struggles with emotional self-regulation this is a show you won’t want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-hel

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which calls for accommodations and support for those with physical and invisible disabilities, and the increasing number of students needing accommodations are changing the landscape of accommodations offered in college for the better. Nonetheless, it takes time, money, and effort to obtain the accommodations that will best work for you. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Romaney Berson (www.bfocusedcoaching.com) who has learned from the school of hard knocks the ins and outs of navigating the system. She shares her insights and tips on how to navigate the system and give your student the best chance of receiving the proper accommodations to set them up for success. If you have an ADHD student in high school or early college, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the largest nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, CHADD’s Public Policy Committee co-chair Dr. Jeffrey Katz (www.drjeffreykatz.com) and board member Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) talk about what CHADD is advocating for on your behalf, the recent “Dear Colleague” letter issued  by the Office of Civil Rights related to accommodations for students with ADHD, and the promise of hope for those who could benefit from a Section 504 plan. If you want to understand who is advocating for you or understand the impact of the clarifying language of the Office of Civil Rights, this is a show you won’t want to miss! Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or ad

Those with ADHD are often prone to abusive or impulsive behavior referred to as self-medicating. Dr. Kenneth Blum shares insight about ADHD, dopamine, and self-medicating behaviors. Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are often involved in behavior that is referred to as self-medicating. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Kenneth Blum who coined the phrase rewards deficit syndrome. We have a generalized discussion about ADHD, dopamine, and self-medicating behaviors. If you are impacted by ADHD and are curious why those with ADHD are more prone to abuse or impulsivity, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder isn’t a deficit of attention but rather a self-regulation issue. Attention, emotions, and bodily movement are all things one must self-regulate but are not always an easy task for those with ADHD. In this episode, we interview Dr. David Nowell (www.drnowell.com) on emotional self-regulation, the brain’s automatic response in the face of a threat, the impact of that threat on those with ADHD, and the challenges of overriding the automatic response. If you’ve got ADHD, struggle with emotions or anger, or find yourself paralyzed, you won’t want to miss this insightful interview. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particul

Got ADHD? Been looking for your tribe? You can find them November 10-12 in Cosa Mesa, California! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com), co-chair of the 2016 Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) annual conference, discusses what to expect at the conference and how to register. We share interviews with several of this year’s keynote speakers, like Leigh Steinberg, the sports agent who was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire, and Dr. Sue Smalley, whose science-minded beliefs were transformed by a personal experience with mindfulness. We also share a short interview with Dr. Jeffrey Katz around a three-year advocacy journey that got the attention of the Office of Civil Rights. If you are part of the ADHD community, you don’t want to miss this show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), inclu

ADHD kids are entitled to accommodations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper and ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) follow up in a sequel to “Clever ideas to Make Classes ADHD Friendly.” They share simple but clever ideas on how to make a school classroom more ADHD friendly. If you are a parent of an ADHD child or a teacher, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing the symptoms in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It helps adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay at

ADHD kids are entitled to accommodations. Sounds good on paper. In reality it isn’t always executed. Teachers and school systems are distracted and often lack the creativity to find simple solutions that work. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) reveals what teachers think about how to get accommodations into the classroom. Caroline speaks with teachers all over the world to find out how to get putty for your kid to play with and Velcro under their seat. If you are trying to get your ADHD kid simple accommodations, don’t miss this show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing the symptoms in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention d

Helping ADHD kids with social skills issues is complicated. What If every social issue for an ADHD person is only that it is just a social skills problem to be solved? No matter what the issue is… from an ADHD teenager who is struggling to fit in to a child who can't self-regulate with his peers or a child who is overly upset compared to the size of the problem… what if the answer is social problem solving? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews social skills expert Beckham Linton, SLP (www.heartlandsociallearning.com), about how to teach social problem solving to any ADHD child or teen. If your child struggles socially, don’t miss the social problem solving equation. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing the symptoms in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio

Those with ADHD are neuro-atypical and thus the traditional solutions don't necessarily work. In order to find atypical solutions, often a parent needs to brainstorm. All too often this is done the wrong way and, over a period of time, with negative results and parents don't use this valuable tool. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) talk about the power of brainstorming, how to do it, what to look for, how to avoid the pitfalls, and how to use it to find solutions that are not so obvious. If the obvious solutions in the self-help section of the bookstore aren't working, this is a show you can't miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing the symptoms in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by

When it comes to Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and teen driving, the statistics are clear. Those with ADHD are at a much higher risk to get a traffic ticket or be in an accident. While we know there's an increased risk, what's a parent to do? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we'll interview Ann Shanahan and Gayle Sweeney around what the Edge Foundation (www.edgefoundation.com) is doing to educate drivers and instructors to teach and inform teens with ADHD how to drive safer. In our interview, we'll discuss key things that parents can do both with regard to vehicle purchases and driver's education that will help increase your probabilities of keeping your teen safe at home. If you're a parent with an ADHD teen about to drive or are driving, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder kids often struggle with social skills. The question is how do we help kids develop awareness and the skills to adapt to the crowd. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) and Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) share fundamental attention exercises to help ADHD kids learn, adapt, and progress on this challenging topic. If your child struggles with social skills, this is the show you don't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing the symptoms in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It helps adults and children get

Success for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is often determined by very small things, but the big things make a big difference. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Romaney Berson (http://www.bfocusedcoaching.com) who shares ahas, tips, and insights every college student with ADHD should know before college registration. Her insight will surprise you and it is rarely shared by the so-called professionals. If you have ADHD and are headed to or returning to college, or are a parent of an ADHD college student, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impact

ADHD coaching is not just for individuals anymore. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Edward Hallowell (www.drhallowell.com) and talk about how ADHD coaching has evolved to coaching the family. Dr. Hallowell wrote Driven to Distraction and created the first mention in print of ADHD coaching. We talk about the early days of coaching and what it looks like today. If you are a parent managing ADHD, you will not want to miss this show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adul

Got an ADHD adolescent or young adult off to college? Do they take stimulant medications? Should they be careful about who they share their diagnosis with and that they are taking stimulants? You bet they should. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview the mother of an ADHD adolescent who survived the ordeal of his life after making what seemed like a simple disclosure. If you have an ADHD teen who takes stimulants and is already in or going off to college, this is a show you can’t miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuc

A lot is written on launching kids with ADHD into college successfully. Much of it centers around the need for organization, time management, and executive functioning. What's obvious is that, if it's something they could easily do, they would have done it already. What’s more, many kids at this age don't want to seek help. Host ADHD and attention coach, Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com), and co-host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) discuss a different way of launching ADHD kids into college intended to change their frame of reference in a way that is different from traditional efforts so they may be more motivated and actually seek help. In simplistic terms, it's focusing conversations on what it's going to be like to move back in with their parents for the rest of their lives. The goal of this show isn't necessarily to solve the problem, but to help you think differently and show how you can work with your ADHD teens to motivate them to move forward. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-h

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder impacts executive functioning and presents challenges for many with ADHD, especially children. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio we interview Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com), author of the book “Why Will No One Play with Me?” In the interview she talks about what she means by social issues, how they manifest, and what the key executive functioning skills are that need to be worked on to help improve things and create more positive experiences. If you have ADHD or are a parent of an ADHD child and struggle with social cues or social clues, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and child