A podcast about ADHD and all things connected.
Hosted by Matt Gupwell, owner of ThinkNeurodiversity.co.uk
Matt is a Neurodiversity professional, Professional keynote speaker, Consultant and ADHD Mentor to others looking for support in navigating their own ADHD.
The podcast is in partnership with divergenceuk.org/
It's cohosted by Andrew Jay. Senior ADHD Nurse practitioner, and co-owner of the Divergence clinic.
He's a world respected ADHD expert and professional and regular teaches other clinical professionals what they need to know about ADHD and other coexisting conditions.
Our aim is to be evidence led, providing links, references and resources for our viewers and listeners to continue their own research after each episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A podcast about ADHD and all things connected.
Hosted by Matt Gupwell, owner of ThinkNeurodiversity.co.uk
Matt is a Neurodiversity professional, Professional keynote speaker, Consultant and ADHD Mentor to others looking for support in navigating their own ADHD.
The podcast is in partnership with divergenceuk.org/
It's cohosted by Andrew Jay. Senior ADHD Nurse practitioner, and co-owner of the Divergence clinic.
He's a world respected ADHD expert and professional and regular teaches other clinical professionals what they need to know about ADHD and other coexisting conditions.
Our aim is to be evidence led, providing links, references and resources for our viewers and listeners to continue their own research after each episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryIn this episode of Talk ADHD, hosts Matt G and Andrew Jay discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting neurodivergent children, particularly in the context of education and diagnosis. They explore the assessment process, the importance of communication between parents, schools, and clinicians, and the role of medication in managing ADHD. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to advocate for their children, seek comprehensive information, and maintain open lines of communication with their children and professionals. The episode also addresses common concerns about medication, including its effects and the importance of titration in finding the right dosage.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:17 Understanding the Assessment Process for children
08:17 Evidence Across Different Settings
10:07 Cultural Considerations in ADHD Diagnosis
18:05 How to tell a child about assessment or diagnosis
24:05 What to tell schools / teachers?
32:21 Addressing Medication Myths and Concerns
49:39 Long-Term Effects of Stimulant Medication
Contact Divergenceuk.org for assessments and diagnosis:
https://divergenceuk.org
Contact Matt for Consultancy, workplace training or 1-2-1 Mentoring:
https://thinkneurodiversity.comTALKADHD Whatsapp community:https://chat.whatsapp.com/JR8R8jTl5zY0jr8MzXjIE7YouTube Channel Link:https://www.youtube.com/@TALKADHD
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