VOLUME 2, 2019 SUMMIT
Parenting ADHD Experts Library
Top Insights and Strategies for Raising a Child with ADHD, from 28 Leading ADHD and Parenting Experts
VOLUME 2, 2019 SUMMIT
This library of 28 expert interview sessions is all about helping you to help your child — and your family — thrive. Twenty-eight of the world’s ADHD and parenting experts and influencers have come together to share the most effective insights and strategies for raising kids with ADHD.
They explain how to understand your child and their behavior, let go of traditional expectations, boost your child’s self-esteem, manage child and family stress, navigate school struggles, handle emotional intensity, empower your child for success and confidence, and so much more.
Clinical Psychologist and Author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew
Parent Coach, RDI™ Consultant, Special Needs Care Navigator
Attention Coach, Expert on Attention Issues, Founder of DIG Coaching
Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist, Faculty at Harvard Medical School, Author Nowhere to Hide
Psychologist, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Psychotherapist, Director of Mental Health at the Center for Connection
Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist, Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist
Double-Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Author of The Life Recovery Method: Autism Treatment From a Trauma Perspective
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS™ Practitioner
Board-Certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist, NY Times Bestselling Author of Drive to Distration
Developmental Pediatrician, Author: How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD & The Family ADHD Solution
Licensed Clinical Therapist, Founder of ParentsWithConfidence.com
Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, 2e Expert
NY Times Bestselling Author, Founder of TiLT Parenting, Author of Differently Wired
Parenting ADHD/Autism Coach, Author of 4 Books on ADHD Including Boy Without Instructions
Founding Director of Lives in the Balance, Originator of the CPS Model, Author The Explosive Child
Founder and President of LearningWorks for Kids, Clinical Director
Education Writer, Former Classroom Teacher and Early Intervention Specialist
Clinical Psychologist, Parent Coach, Author of What to Do Guides for Kids & Outsmarting Worry
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Play Therapist, Certified Trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach®
Speedchalk Artist, Motivation Speaker, Adult with ADHD
Co-Founder of InventiveLabs, CEO of Several Startups
Licensed Psychologist, Author, Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology
ADHD/Executive Function Consultant, Coach, and Speaker, Host of ADHD Essentials Podcast
Special Education Teacher turned Educational Support Consultant
Marriage Consultant, Author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage
The ADHD brain works differently than a neurotypical brain. Learn how it actually works, and how to work with it instead of fighting it.
ADHD treatment is paramount, of course. In addition, a child’s overall physical health and wellness affect their ADHD and life experience.
Traditional parenting strategies and expectations simply don’t work for kids with ADHD. Learn the approaches that do work, and what really matters.
Behavior is often the most prominent ADHD symptom, but it’s not the primary focus. Learn what your child’s behavior is telling you, and how to improve it.
Kids with ADHD struggle immensely in school, because it’s structured for neurotypical brains. Learn how your child can have academic success, too.
Join thousands of parents improving life for their children with ADHD, as well as themselves and their families.
SHARON SALINE, PSYD
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Sharon Saline, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew, specializes in how ADHD, learning disabilities and mental health issues affect children, teens, and families. Her unique perspective, namely growing up in a household with a sibling who wrestled with untreated ADHD, combined with decades of clinical experience, assists her in guiding families as they navigate the confusing maze of information, emotions, stress and conflict related to ADHD. She helps them create successful dialogues, interventions and connections.
SARAH WAYLAND, PHD
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Sarah Wayland, Ph.D., founded her company to help parents learn how to confidently and effectively help their children with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and other brain-based differences at home, at school, and in the community.
In addition to working with individual clients, Sarah teaches parenting workshops and trains professionals on a range of topics relevant to supporting neurodivergent people. In addition to co-hosting the Parenting Autism Summit with Penny Williams, Dr. Wayland is co-editor of the book “Technology Tools for Students with Autism”, and frequent contributor to parenting and special needs publications. You can learn more at www.guidingexceptionalparents.com.
Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC, ACG
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Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, is an attention coach and expert on attention issues, more commonly referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD/ADHD. As founder of DIG Coaching Practice and the host and founder of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video, Jeff coaches individuals and entrepreneurs with ADD/ADHD symptoms who are seeking to improve their personal and business results.
Jerome schultz, PhD
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Dr. Jerome (Jerry) Schultz is a pediatric clinical neuropsychologist who is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. He is a former special education teacher, and consults to many school districts about kids with learning, behavioral and emotional challenges. He is a prolific writer and a featured speaker at conferences in the U.S. and abroad. In acknowledgment of his continuing contributions to the field of learning disabilities, Dr. Schultz was given the prestigious LDA Award by the Learning Disability Association of America (www.lda.org). In Dr. Schultz’s book “Nowhere to Hide: Why Kids with ADHD and LD Hate School and What We Can Do About It” he explores the insidious but pervasive impact of performance-related stress on cognitive functioning and behavior in students with learning and attention problems. He is an Expert on www.Understood.org, where he offers webinars and writes articles. You can also find his writing and webinars on www.attitudemagazine.org. He also blogs for the Huffington Post and has an active following on Twitter. You can find more information about Dr. Schultz at his website: www.jeromeschultz.com.
Holly Moses, MS, BCBA, LPC, LPA
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Holly Blanc Moses is a Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years’ experience in ADHD, Autism, and anxiety. Her specialty areas include challenging behavior, social skills deficits, independence and academic problems. Most importantly, she is the mother of two differently wired boys.
Christine Triano, LCSW
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Christine Triano, LCSW is a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of adolescents, adults, families, and creative professionals. Her practice at the Center for Connection focuses on issues related to anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, parenting, relational challenges, and life transitions. An avid student of interpersonal neurobiology, she loves bringing the newest research into the therapy room as she works with clients to change old patterns and cultivate new ways of being and thriving. Using a variety of modalities, Christine takes a holistic approach to treatment, often blending somatic techniques with mindfulness training and cognitive therapy. A native New Yorker, Christine holds an MSW from California State University, Los Angeles and a BA from Tufts University. In addition to her therapy practice, she serves as Director of Mental Health at the CFC.
William Dodson, MD
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Dr. Dodson is a board certified adult psychiatrist who has specialized in adults with ADHD for the last 25 years. He was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in recognition of his clinical contributions to the field of ADHD (2012). He was recipient of the Maxwell Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities (2006).
Jackie Flynn, EDS, LMHC, RPT
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Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC, RPT is the founder and director of a local group private practice, Counseling in Brevard. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Couples Counselor (Trained in Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy), Education Specialist, Certified Hypnotherapist, and a Former Elementary and Middle School Counselor. Her passion for helping people through a variety of therapeutic modalities inspired her to open a heart-centered, private practice group in Cocoa Village where she provides caring, thoughtful counseling and therapy to individuals of all ages, families, couples, and groups. As a proud veteran of the US Army, a Give an Hour Provider, and a Trauma Therapist, she is especially passionate about helping people heal from traumatic experiences and move towards a happier, healthier life. Jackie is also the founder and host of Play Therapy Community and Parenting in the Rain Podcasts, an informational resource for child therapists and parents, downloaded over 180,000 times in over 50 countries.
Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD
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As one of the nation’s most acclaimed ADHD experts, double-board certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown (aka Dr. Dawn Psych MD), is an internationally recognized two-time #1 best-selling author, Podcaster, Public Speaker and On-Air/Media-influencer. She is also a Mental Wellness Strategist and an Acute Crisis Psychiatrist for Professional Athletes.
Dr. Dawn is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the ADHD Wellness Center and has two private practice locations in Texas, with a growing virtual presence. She is the founder of “The ADHD Amaze-Ability™ Academy” which features a proprietary comprehensive ADHD Lifestyle Optimization Method to help home in realistic and successful strategies for #Supermoms who parent children with ADHD. She shares her medical expertise via her book series, “The ADHD Lifestyle” and by way of her Podcast, “From ADHD to Amaze-Ability!™.” From her own experiences of living with ADHD, she provides extensive knowledge on this common condition with a comprehensive, yet personal touch. Dr. Dawn is on a mission to transform what the world recognizes as a dis-ability, into an Amaze-Ability!™ To connect, visit her website at www.DrDawnPsychMD.com.
Robert Cox, MA, LPC, NCC
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Robert is a therapist in the Kansas City area who specializes in trauma and autism. He is the author of the book “The Life Recovery Method: Autism Treatment From a Trauma Perspective” and a frequent lecturer and trainer on the topic of autism and autism services. He has been working with individuals on the spectrum in many capacities for over 25 years and continues to research how autism changes the brain what can be done to help both individuals and parents deal with the disorder.
Jennifer Scribner, NTP CGP
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Jennifer Scribner is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified GAPS™ Practitioner. She’s the author of the book “From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please. How to get your kid to eat new foods, end picky eating forever, and stay sane in the process,” which is based on her work with hundreds of clients and details how any parent can dramatically change the diet of their pickiest kids.
Jennifer teaches families how to make step-by-step changes to create a non-toxic lifestyle. Her focus includes food choices, non-toxic home products, and mindset and stress management tools, including EFT Tapping.
Her other passions include her husband and two kitty cats, Hello Kitty, and taking cooking classes when she travels abroad. Learn more and connect with Jennifer on her website and blog at www.bodywisdomnutrition.com.
Dr. Edward Hallowell
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Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, leading authority in the field of ADHD, the host of “Distraction” – a weekly podcast for thriving in this CrazyBusy world, NY Times best-selling author, world-renowned speaker and the founder of The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, NYC, San Francisco and Seattle.
He has authored twenty books on various psychological topics, including ADHD, the power of the human connection, raising happy children, worry, and managing your “crazybusy” life. Dr. Hallowell’s most recent book, Because I Come From A Crazy Family The Making Of A Psychiatrist, was published by Bloomsbury in June 2018. Dr. Hallowell is a highly recognized public figure and has appeared on major TV show including Oprah, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, and CNN and interviewed for The New York Times, Time and other leading publications. Learn more at www.drhallowell.com
Mark Bertin, MD
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Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD and The Family ADHD Solution, which integrate mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based pediatric care. He is a contributing author for the book Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. Dr. Bertin is on faculty at New York Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute, and on the advisory boards for the non-profits Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. He is a regular contributor to Mindful Magazine, and his blog is available through Mindful.org and Psychology Today. For more information, please visit his website at www.developmentaldoctor.com.
Angela Pruess, LMFT
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Angela is a licensed clinical therapist and wants to help you raise emotionally healthy kids that will change the world, by explaining the he(art) and science behind your child’s developmental and emotional needs at ParentsWithConfidence.com. She also writes about childhood mental health and the therapeutic power of play. With her help, you can better understand your child, help them meet their full potential, and LOVE the journey of parenthood.
Julie F. Skolnick MA, JD
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Angela is a licensed clinical therapist and wants to help you raise emotionally healthy kids that will change the world, by explaining the he(art) and science behind your child’s developmental and emotional needs at ParentsWithConfidence.com. She also writes about childhood mental health and the therapeutic power of play. With her help, you can better understand your child, help them meet their full potential, and LOVE the journey of parenthood.
Debbie Reber, MA
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Debbie Reber is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a website, top podcast, and social media company for parents who are raising differently wired children. Her next book, Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World, is available now.
Penny Williams
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Penny Williams trains and coaches parents raising kids with ADHD and/or autism. She’s the award-winning author of three books on parenting ADHD — Boy Without Instructions, What to Expect When Parenting Children with ADHD, and The Insider’s Guide to ADHD — and her latest title, The Hidden Layers of ADHD. She’s also a frequent contributor on parenting and ADHD for ADDitude Magazine and other parenting and special needs publications.
She is often contacted for interviews on the subject of parenting a child with ADHD, being quoted in publications like The Chicago Tribune, Parenting.com, Livescience, NBC’s Today.com Parenting section, and The High Desert Pulse. She’s also the coordinator of the annual Happy Mama Retreat and the Purposeful Parent Bootcamp.
Ross W. Greene, PhD
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Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., is the originator of the innovative, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), as described in his influential books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. Dr. Greene was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years, and is now Founding Director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance. He is on the adjunct faculty in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and in the adjunct Faculty of Science at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Greene has worked with several thousand behaviorally challenging kids and their families, and he and his colleagues have overseen implementation and evaluation of the CPS model in hundreds of schools, inpatient psychiatry units, and residential and juvenile detention facilities, with dramatic effect: significant reductions in discipline referrals, detentions, suspensions, and use of restraint procedures and solitary confinement. He has infused the parenting and teaching of all kids with humanity, empathy, and compassion. Dr. Greene lectures throughout the world and lives in Portland, Maine.
Randy Kulman, PhD
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Randy Kulman, Ph.D. is the Founder and President of LearningWorks for Kids http://learningworksforkids.com/ , an educational technology company that specializes in using video games to teach executive-functioning and academic skills. For the past 25 years, Dr. Kulman has also been the Clinical Director and President of South County Child and Family Consultants, a multidisciplinary group of private practitioners that specializes in assessment and interventions for children with learning disorders and attention difficulties.
Additionally, Dr. Kulman is the author of numerous essays and book chapters on the use of digital technologies for improving executive-functioning skills in children. His current research projects include the development of a parent and teacher scale for assessing executive-functioning skills in children and a large survey study examining how children with ADHD and Autism use popular video games and apps. He is an advisor and occasional writer for ADDitude Magazine, Commonsensemedia.org, and Toca Boca. He is the author of two books; Train Your Brain for Success: A Teenager’s Guide to Executive Functions and Playing Smarter in a Digital World.
Amanda Morin
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Amanda Morin worked as a classroom teacher and as an early intervention specialist. She has been working as an education writer since 2007 and played an integral role in launching Understood.org in 2014. She taught kindergarten, worked with infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities and provided education and training to parents of children with disabilities. As an educator and also as a parent of kids with learning issues, she has been an active member of numerous IEP teams and believes strongly in the importance of educators partnering with families.
Morin received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Maine, special education advocacy training from the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates and UDL Associate Certification-Level 1. She is the author of three books: The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education, The Everything Kids’ Learning Activities Book, and On-the-Go Fun for Kids: More Than 250 Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy and Happy—Anytime, Anywhere!
Dawn Huebner, PhD
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Dr. Dawn Huebner is a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in the treatment of anxiety. Fifteen years ago, Dr. Huebner recognized the need for materials to help children practice the cognitive-behavioral strategies they were learning in her office, creating the What to Do Guides for Kids – which have now sold over a million copies. Her newest book Outsmarting Worry (not part of the series), maintains her distinctive voice while adding a layer of sophistication appreciated by older children.
Dr. Huebner’s books have been translated into 23 languages. She has been featured on the TODAY Show, CNN, WebMD and many other news and information outlets. Dr. Huebner’s TEDx talk – Rethinking Anxiety – has been viewed over half a million times. Dr. Huebner has a private practice in NH where she guides young worriers and their parents towards happier lives.
Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT
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TAMMI VAN HOLLANDER, LCSW, RPT, is a licensed clinical social worker and Registered Play Therapist and has spent over 20 years working with children, families, and individuals. She holds a Master of Social Work from The University of Pennsylvania and has had extensive training and supervision from The Family and Play Therapy Center in Philadelphia. She is a certified trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach®, a certified FirstPlay® practitioner, trained in level one Theraplay® and EMDR. Tammi has presented lectures to professionals throughout the world both independently and with Cross Country Education & PESI, Inc. Tammi is thrilled to continue her journey to expand Main Line Play Therapy and provide a variety of services through Main Line Therapy, LLC.
Ben Glenn
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Ben struggled with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) throughout his formative years, ultimately finding it impossible to stay interested in school and leaving following his junior year in college. Although his ADD caused him to struggle academically, it proved to be a perfect companion in his career as a performer, creator, and educator. Rather than let it hold him back, he chose to be inspired by his condition. He uses it as a tool for writing, speaking, and making videos focused on ADHD and personal development.
Ben’s speaking engagements began spontaneously after his short-lived collegiate career when he was presented with the opportunity to tell his story at small church camps and conferences. He has since expanded his outreach by working with students, teachers, and speaking at corporate events. Ben is a speedchalk artist, the published author of seven books and the founder of Chalkguy’s LEGO drive project.
Rick Fiery, BS, ME, MBA
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Rick is the co-founder of InventiveLabs in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Rick, and co-founder Tom Bergeron, created InventiveLabs because of their passion for helping young adults with learning differences find alternative paths to success. Programs include gap year, creer prep and entrepreneurship offerings designed to explore careers or create new businesses in an all-accepting environment.
Prior to InventiveLabs, Rick was the CEO of several startup companies that he created and grew before selling them to strategic buyers. One of his software companies grew to where it had subsidiaries in 6 countries and products sold in over 60 countries. He also ran the finance department for a large multinational software company generating over $330 million before departing to do another startup. Rick has a Bachelors and Masters in civil engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.
Wes Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, CST
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Wes Crenshaw, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist, author, and media commentator. He’s Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology (ABPP) and certified as a Sex Therapist (AASECT) specializing in teen and young adult sexuality. He trained with some of the masters in the field and is skilled and experienced in working with families, teens, and couples. He is a frequent guest in Kansas City area media and writes for ADDitude Magazine. He is author of the book, I Always Want to Be Where I’m Not: Successful Living with ADD and ADHD and the forthcoming book ADD and Zombies: Fearless Medication Management for ADD and ADHD.
Brendan Mahan, MEd, MS
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Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS. is also the producer and host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. An internationally known ADHD/Executive Function consultant, coach, and speaker, he helps parents manage the emotional, academic and lifestyle impacts ADHD has on both their kids, and themselves. Learn more about Brendan, and his Wall of Awful model at www.ADHDessentials.com.
Shawna Wingert
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Shawna Wingert is a special education teacher turned business consultant, and mom of two brilliant boys with differences and special needs.
Her background in communicative disorders, as well as her real life experience as a mom, give her a valuable and practical perspective. Shawna has written three books for parents of special needs – Everyday Autism, Special Education at Home and Parenting Chaos. She is the proud owner of Different By Design Learning, which offers customized educational support to nontraditional learners.
Melissa Orlov
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Melissa Orlov is the author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships – The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014, with Nancie Kohlenberger) and is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic. A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting and books. She also teaches marriage counselors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD. Orlov blogs for Psychology Today and at www.adhdmarriage.com, where she also hosts a large community of adults learning about ADHD in relationships. She has been interviewed by many, including the New York Times, CNN, Today, and US News and World Report. Ms. Orlov is a cum laude graduate of Harvard College.