Dr G's ADHD Chat

Dr G's ADHD Chat

Hosted by: Dr. Terry James Gingras, PhD

A show trying to make the world safe for ADHDers. Providing scientifically verified information about issues related to ADHD -- Parenting, relationships, education, health, behavior management, and adulting with ADHD.

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Episodes

ADHD: Holiday Prep

The holidays- Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah- can destroy the routines that maintain at least a partial equilibrium and balance in ADHD homes. The changes in diet, guests or being the guests, the disrupted sleep...
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ADHD-Temper Tantrums-III

Kin the last episode, we covered dealing with temper tantrums and early identification. Now we’ll discuss prevention. First you have to remember that we’re dealing with a neurological condition thought to be caused by...
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ADHD-Temper Tantrums II

Of all the symptoms and behaviors that ADHD children display, the one that concerns most parents the most is the temper tantrum. Indeed when my ADHDers was young his temper tantrums were so extreme that I, as a junior...
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ADHD-Care and Feeding of ADHD Parents

ADHD parents tend to worry about everything else but themselves. They worry about their son’s tempered tantrums, their daughter’s bad grades, why the teachers don’t seem to understand ADHD and why none of them are...
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ADHD- Honor the Struggle

ADHD parents and ADHDers know the struggle for growth, respect and advancement is sometimes long and hard. It is necessary for both parents and ADHDers to be resilient and patient, knowing that it is worth the effort,...
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ADHD - Entrepreneurs in Action

In this episode, Dr. G reviews his observations of a conference he attended that was organized and developed by groups of people that are generally considered to be 70-80% ADHD.  As you might imagine, it was a very...
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ADHD - Family Observations

In this episode, Dr. G relates his experiences as a neurotypical who married into an undiagnosed neurodivergent family( pretty much everyone  was undiagnosed back in those days). The family members were all different...
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ADHD Executive Functioning #8 - Summary

In the last 7 sessions we have covered executive functioning which is how we make plans and take action. This episode involves a short summary and brief description of cognitive abilities that constitute executive...
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ADHD - Executive Functioning #7 - Inconsistency

Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. G explores the challenge of inconsistency faced by individuals with ADHD. The discussion delves into how inconsistency can impact various aspects of life, including work,...
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ADHD-Executive Functioning #6 - Impulsivity

Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. G addresses the issue of impulsivity in individuals with ADHD. The conversation explores how impulsivity affects various aspects of life, from decision-making to relationships....
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ADHD-Executive Functioning #5 - Organization & Planning

  Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. G. deives into the challenges of organization and planning for individuals with ADHD. The discussion highlights the common difficulties faced in these areas and provides...
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ADHD-Executive Functioning #4 - Emotional Regulation

  Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. G discusses the role of emotional regulation in individuals with ADHD. The conversation focuses on the challenges that ADHD can present in managing emotions, and offers...
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