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ADHD: Turning the Tide on Relationships and Intimacy

13 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Marriage and relationships are difficult to begin with. Adding kids doesn’t make it any easier!  But add ADHD to the relationship and… UGH! Often...

ADHD College Students Don't Want Help

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Parents want to help those with ADHD succeed in college. Colleges and universities want to help them succeed and provide services and accommodations, ...

ADHD: What You Need to Know As You Collaborate with Your Prescriber

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In general, how much education does a physician or psychiatrist get in med school around ADHD? Is there an impact on ADHD by such levels of education?...

Inattentive ADHD, or Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, Clarified

23 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Russell Barkley (http://russellbarkley.org) around the research suggesting there is a new at...

ADHD: Coping with Emotion Too Little or Too Much

16 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Even though emotions are not a part of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in the DSM-5, researchers agree that emotions are as much a part of ADHD as at...

Addiction and ADHD Stimulant Medication

09 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of questions, confusion, and demonization of ADHD stimulant medications in the context of addiction. In this episode of Attention Talk ...

Celebrating 20 Years of ADHD Coaching with Dr. Ned Hallowell

02 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of ADHD coaching was first mentioned in the book Driven to Distraction coauthored by Dr. Ned Hallowell published in 1994. In this edition of ...

CHADD Conference: Sesame Street, Open-Wheel Racecar Drivers, and More

25 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD conferences are about learning, connecting with your tribe, and having fun! That is right… FUN! Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hype...

ADHD, Dopamine, Motivation, and CBT

18 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

More and more researchers are looking at ADHD as an executive function issue.  We've done several interviews around neurotransmitters and dopamine. I...

ADHD Research: Interviewing ADHD Experts with Rick Green

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention talk Radio, Jeff interviews Totally ADD’s Rick Green (http://www.totallyadd.com) on the value of interviews as a resear...

10 Things You Are Doing Every Day That Make Your ADHD Worse

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The key to ADHD is to keep your machine (your physical brain) and your mind (your thoughtful mindful brain) running efficiently and in harmony to achi...

ADHD: Sensitive to What is Right and Wrong

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

For whatever reason, many of those with ADHD are particularly sensitive to what is right and what is wrong. Could it stem from emotional issues from c...

ADHD, Stimulants, Women in Midlife, and Hormones, Featuring the ADDiva

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

During midlife a woman’s estrogen levels diminish, unmasking often-hidden ADHD. What is the impact of taking hormones when this happens? And how doe...

ADHD: The Elderly, Their Issues, and a Call for Research

14 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe there is virtually no research on ADHD and the elderly? Surely they must be impacted. We speculate that this population not only exper...

ADHD, Awareness, and Inattentional Blindness

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Attention and perception define our experience in life.  They also define what we are and are not aware of. Question is… how aware are you of being...

Preparing Teens with ADHD/LD for College

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Is your teen ready to launch? To head off to college? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Theresa Maitland, co-author of “Read...

ADHD, Gender Variance, Coming Out Versus Inviting In

24 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Is gender variance consistent between the population and the ADHD community, or is the frequency higher in one group over the other. Is there any diff...

ADHD: Attending to Process to Get Outcomes

17 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD are not stupid. Their issue isn’t knowing what to do; it’s using the executive functioning brain to execute what they already know...

An ADHD Victory over Discrimination in the Ivory Tower

10 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Get this!  For students with disabilities, including those with ADHD, who asked for accommodations when taking the LSAT to get into law school, score...

ADHD and Delegation: Like It’s Really That Easy

03 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Delegate, delegate, delegate! It sounds so simple, but is it?  If it’s so simple, wouldn’t you have done it by now? In this episode of Attention ...

Surviving the Summer with ADHD Children and Families

26 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

After nine months of rigid school schedules, homework, and the hustle and bustle of after-school activities, the summer might seem like an oasis for t...

ADDA: 25 Years - Past, Present & Future

19 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This year, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is celebrating 25 years since its founding. A lot has happened since then. In this editio...

ADHD: Looking for a Career Can be Counterintuitive

12 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Looking to cast yourself in a job you were born to do?  Is it straightforward, or is the process counterintuitive? In this episode of Atten...

ADHD: Building Systems that Work

05 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to building systems that work for those with ADHD, should you focus on building a system and adhering to the process or understanding yo...

A Glimpse of the Inattentive ADD Mind

29 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it is like to have inattentive ADD? What is going on? In this episode we interview inattentive ADDer Barbara Luther who will share he...

ADHD Summer Camp, More Than Just Fun and Games

22 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Summer camp sounds like a great time, but just imagine the amount of learning that can take place. To execute something as simple as a sailing trip, a...

ADHD: You Can’t Blame Everything on ADHD!

15 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Nardone has ADHD and is outspoken about it. Love him or leave him, but he makes some very good points. In this episode host and attention coach Je...

The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD

08 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"A book destined to save marriages in trouble and awaken those in repose," says Edward M. Hallowell M.D. about the new book by Melissa Orlov and Nanci...

ADHD: The Power of the Pause

01 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Watch, listen, or read any advertisement or weight loss program and you’ll hear about the need for regular exercise as a part of the program in the ...

ADHD: Getting Accommodations at Work

24 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

So, you’ve got ADHD and need some accommodations at work. How exactly should you set out about advocating and getting accommodations?  In this epis...

ADHD: Handling Criticism

17 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Many with ADHD live a lifetime being criticized.  How does one appropriately respond and manage criticism in an ego-driven world?  In this episode o...

ADHD: What is Your Daily Diet of Attention?

10 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The attention deficit disorder label would imply that those with ADD can’t pay attention.  What we’ve learned in interviewing ADHD experts is tha...

ADHD: Tests and Test Anxiety

03 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Learning is one thing... taking tests is another. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we’ll interview education and learning expert Ann Dolin. ...

Dopamine: The Reward Neurotransmitter and Its Role in ADHD

27 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Kenneth Blum on the subject of dopamine and its role in ADHD.  D...

The ACO Conference Is Not Just for Coaches Anymore

20 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The ADHD Coaches Organization conference isn't just for coaches anymore. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Charles Parker, who...

ADHD: What is Social Attention and What is Social Thinking?

13 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

For those with ADD, ADHD, or ASD, regulating attention is difficult enough in usual circumstances, but what about in a social environment? What is soc...

Addressing ADHD Stigma Eye to Eye

06 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to deal with a learning disability or ADHD stigma? David Flink, a man with dyslexia and ADHD, says, “Eye to eye; the best way t...

ADHD Gap Year Before College: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

27 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are all ADHD students ready for college after high school? What if they're not ready? What if they need to mentally heal from the trauma of high schoo...

ADHD: A Dr. Charles Parker and ATR Success Story

20 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We do what we do at Attention Talk Radio because we are motivated to help those diagnosed with or impacted by ADHD. One of our frequent guests is ADHD...

ADHD Heroes

20 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There are many inspirational stories of people out there with ADHD who have done some amazing things. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we inte...

ADHD and Dyslexia: The Ugly, the Bad and the Good

13 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Deborah is 44, has severe ADHD and dyslexia, and is a loyal listener of Attention Talk Radio.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview ...

ADHD and Motivation: Point/Counterpoint

06 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What is motivation? Are those with ADHD motivated or just lazy? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken...

ADHD Procrastination: Point/Counterpoint

30 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Know your resources, chunk it down, plaster your goals all over the place. Do these strategies really work for those with ADHD? Or are they just tempo...

ADHD: Brainwaves Made Simple

23 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The human brain is a low-voltage electrical system.  Electrical impulses travel in different wave ranges.  These wave ranges can be associated with ...

ADHD: Ugly Organizational Systems

16 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Is organization about beauty or about putting things in a home in a place where you can find them?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we inter...

ADHD: How to Learn How You Learn

09 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Processing, learning, and remembering information… it can be hard for those with ADHD. Isn't hard overrated? Why not take the path of least resistan...

Dietary Interventions for ADHD

02 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Sandy Newmark about things you can focus on in the realm of diet to ease ADHD symptoms and t...

Highlights: A Year in Review Interviewing ADHD Experts

26 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken share insight from countless interviews from 2013. This will be...

The Impact of Food Additives on ADHD

19 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

All kinds of things are added to our food. Some are good and healthy; some are not so good for many individuals. In this episode of Attention Talk Rad...

ADD/ADHD: Finding It Difficult to Pause ‘Cause of Menopause

12 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve interviewed ADDiva Linda Roggli around the topic, “Is it ADD, Age, or Menopause?” In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attent...

Making Sense of Nutrition and ADHD

05 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

"Diet, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, metabolism, supplements, preservatives, additives, fiber, allergies, food sensitivities, deficiencies, protein, ...

ADHD Coach’s Toolbox: Favorite Metaphors

28 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The root of ADHD coaching is helping those with ADHD regulate attention.  Shifting attention to what works is a big part of the process.  Metaphors ...

ADHD: Transitions Conference: From High School to Higher Education

25 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Lynn University’s annual Transitions Conference focuses on students with learning challenges and the transition from high school to higher education...

ADD/ADHD: The Menstrual Cycle Rollercoaster

21 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a woman? Got ADD/ADHD? Do you experience mega mood swings? Over-the-top irritability during that time of the month? You’re not alone. Monthl...

ADHD: Blurting, Babbling, Interrupting – Point/Counterpoint

14 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Ugh!  Isn't it frustrating when you struggle with something for years only to find out you're paying attention to it the wrong way? Then, when you at...

ADHD: Sensitive to Senses, How Distracting

07 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

So many with ADHD are sensitive to their senses which can create maddening distractions. It looks something like this. Imagine you have ADHD and are s...

ADHD: Its Impact on Puberty and the Advent of the Period

31 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Puberty is difficult enough for an adolescent, but what is it like for a girl to have ADHD and start having her period? Yikes!  In this episode of At...

We Plus ADHD – Creating Great Relationships

24 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

You fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after... NOT!  How about a reframe? You fall in love, get married, and live happier, and happier...

The Impact of ADHD on the Economy

17 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What is the impact of ADHD on the US economy? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, attention coach Jeff Copper, interviews Linda Walker, an ...

2013 CHADD Conference: Details in Interviews with Presenters

10 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The 2013 CHADD conference is around the corner. In preparation, we will be interviewing Barbara Hawkins, president of the board of Children and Adults...

Got ADHD? Get Aware! ADHD Awareness Month Is Here!

03 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Individually, those in the ADHD community can advocate for themselves and bring awareness to the ADHD condition. Collectively, we can have a much grea...

The Anatomy of a Story and the Benefit to Those with ADHD

26 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Stories are powerful. Stories are what we tell ourselves about ourselves, our families, and our world. Stories impact how we attend to things and what...

ADHD and Sales Careers: Not a One-Size-Fits-All-Solution

19 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

    Episodic sales, reoccurring sales, create a need sale, replacement sales, product sales, intangible sales, wholesale and retail sales… There ...

ADHD and Sales Positions: The Attraction

12 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

   When it comes to ADHD, it's about environment, environment, environment, says host and attention coach Jeff Copper.  In this episode of Attentio...

ADHD: Stress and Anxiety in a Context We Can All Understand

29 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

How can you manage anything if you don't know what you're managing? For example, how are stress, anxiety, and daily hassles different from each other?...

The Impact of Boredom on Attention, Performance, and ADHD

22 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What is boredom? What impact does it have on those with ADHD? Are there different kinds of boredom?  Can you manage boredom? Why should we attend to ...

ADHD Rules for Effective Incentives

15 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Establishing habits or finding motivation to do boring things is most effective by piggybacking on existing habits or using what you naturally attend ...

ADHD: Behavior Response and Reinforcement

08 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Attention and the object of attention are two different things.  Most focus on the object of attention because it's more tangible.  In this episode ...

ADHD: Attending to Self-Esteem and Confidence

01 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

    What is self-esteem? What is self-confidence? Are they the same thing or two sides of the same coin?  When it comes to managing adverse situat...

Why Have a Coach on an ADHD Treatment Team?

25 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

    Surprise! The tables are getting turned.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio clinical psychiatrist Dr. Charles Parker (www.corebrain.org/...

ADHD and Play: Everyone Needs to Play

18 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve done the science-based shows, the emotional shows, shows about research, shows about kids, about adults, religion, sex and intimacy, and even ...

ADHD: You Can't Go Off to School with Them But We Can

11 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

College is a huge investment. It is the biggest life transition for any student and even bigger for an ADHD student. Join us for this edition of Atten...

ADHD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

04 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

How does ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder affect the brain? Is there a similarity? How are both conditions treated in a similar way or complete...

ADHD-ADD: The Gift or Curse Debate with Dr. Russell Barkley

27 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Is ADHD a gift or a curse? What role does stigma play in the debate? Was Dr. Russell Barkley stigmatized as “Dr. Evil” on this important topic? Ho...

Men Married to ADD Women: A Survival Guide

20 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If you are married to a woman with ADD, we are talking to you!  In all likelihood your marriage or partnership is anything but mainstream.  Old para...

ADD Workplace Accommodation: Preparation Then Implementation

13 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Companies are good at accommodating physical disabilities, but what about cognitive disabilities? Now, that is a different story. In this edition of A...

ATR Special: The ADDA Conference is Back

07 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Were you at the last Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) conference in Minneapolis? Host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper was. “It was amazing,”...

Mindfulness and ADHD without the Fluff

06 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness, awareness, medication… it all sounded fluffy until Attention Talk Radio host an ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviewed the experts and fina...

Obvious ADHD Solutions

30 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Obvious is obvious; right? Not always in this top-10-list world we live in. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we'll share several personal ADHD...

Defiant ADHD Teens – Part 3: Intervention Examples

23 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We interviewed Dr. Arthur Robin in two previous episodes on “Defiant ADHD Teens: Tips from the Trenches,” on Attention Talk Radio.  In Part 1, we...

ADHD: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

16 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

“There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli. It has been said the phrase points to the persuasive powe...

ADHD, Your Pharmacist and ADHD Assessments

09 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD?  Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing reso...

ADHD, Your Pharmacist, and ADHD Assessments

09 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD?  Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing reso...

ADHD: The Psychology of Medication and Treatment

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to treat a disorder? Does it matter if it is something physical or psychological? What does it mean to take medication? If you take ...

ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - The Sequel

25 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On January 16, 2013, in our interview with Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder, we defined “obsessive” in the context ...

The Impact of Media on ADHD

18 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it. A war is being raged for your attention. Friends, families, pets, your boss, your employer – they all want your attention, especially...

Advanced ADHD Research and Multimodal Treatments

15 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper will interview Dr. Russell Barkley around the workshop he will be doing ...

The Impact of Stigma on ADHD

11 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What is stigma?  Is it different from discrimination?  How is it different and what are its properties?  What role does language play? What is cour...

ADHD: Answers to Teen Questions Most Don't Ask

04 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Virginia Chapter of CHADD has invited us to do a live interview on location at Commonwealth Academy, a school for students who have organ...

ADHD: Drowning in Media Sensationalism

28 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Times printed a tragic story of Richard Fee as told by reporter Alan Schwarz. The story is disturbing. In short, Richard Fee passed away ...

ADHD Motivation: Three Approaches to Change Behavior

21 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, interview Dr. Jeffrey Katz on three common approaches used to add...

The ADHD Circus: Juggling It All

14 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember Steve Martin’s bit in the 1970s about cat juggling? It might have been funny, but in reality it would be ugly and cruel to the cats....

Impact of the ADHD Coaches Organization Conference on ADHD

07 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What is the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)? Why does it hold a conference?  What impact does it have on those with ADHD? What impact does it have on...

ADHD in Prison: The Travesty and Reintegration

28 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't incarceration about applying negative consequences in the hope individuals will see the light and change their ways?  In this episode of Attent...

ADHD and Juvenile Justice: Accused but not Sentenced

21 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Woops! Your ADHD teen is in trouble with the law…  innocent until proven guilty, right?  That might not always be the case when ADHD traits manife...

ADHD and Juvenile Justice in Schools and on the Streets

14 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The phone rings. Your ADHD adolescent is in trouble with the law. You're now in the thick of it. But what three things could you have done to minimize...

ADHD: Advocating in the Educational System

07 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In the real world, Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are enacted to protect those needs. But the question is: Does the real world work...

A Criminal Law & Education Attorney: An ADHD Community Asset

31 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Tudisco has ADHD and a depth of experience as an attorney specializing in education and criminal law. Now, he is the executive director of the Edg...

Defiant ADHD Teens: Tips from the Trenches - Part 2

24 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 1 of “Defiant ADHD Teens,” we learned the four factors in a family dynamic that result in coercive interchange. Three of the factors are w...

ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

17 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can an individual have ADHD and OCD at the same time? If so, how can a person obsess and be compulsive an...