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ADHD Breakthroughs

ADHD Breakthroughs

By Brian R. King, MSW

Filling in the gaps between what you do know and need to know about showing up confidently and productively while living with ADHD.
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How people with ADHD Hear and why it's crucial to understand this.

ADHD Breakthroughs Sep 04, 2019

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How people with ADHD Hear and why it's crucial to understand this.
Sep 04, 201905:24
You are NOT Dumb!
Aug 22, 201905:14
4 lessons from my morning drive
Jul 25, 201906:30
What has social media done to improve relationships for people with ADHD?

What has social media done to improve relationships for people with ADHD?

When you live with ADHD, socialization can be daunting, overwhelming and a source of pain. Resulting in many giving up on them altogether. 

Enter social media and it's simple, concrete way of transmitting information between people. It's revolutionary and has changed my life along with the lives of countless others. Listen now and learn to be more empowered by what works best for you. 

Jul 06, 201906:03
When your child seems unmotivated to do anything new. What do you do?

When your child seems unmotivated to do anything new. What do you do?

“No thanks,” “Not interested,” are phrases often uttered by those with ADHD when invited to do something new. The fact is they are interested, but there’s something not being said that’s the key. Listen and I’ll explain.
Jun 25, 201906:13
Getting beyond, “I don’t know.”

Getting beyond, “I don’t know.”

 “I don’t know,” Is a common refrain from kids with ADHD. Let me explain how to get a better answer.
 

Jun 23, 201906:36
Why can’t you get through to your child with ADHD?

Why can’t you get through to your child with ADHD?

How do you help your child see the value of changing their negative mindset? Here is one suggestion.
Jun 20, 201906:27
Why do we discourage people with ADHD from using their greatest ability?

Why do we discourage people with ADHD from using their greatest ability?

It isn't hyper focus or passion for things that interest us that is the true SUPERPOWER of living with ADHD. I believe its something else, and I discuss it at length in this episode. It's a power we're often discouraged from using but one you must reclaim to make your full contribution to this world. 

Take back this power and you can change lives. 

Jun 10, 201914:26
Playing cards can teach a lot about life

Playing cards can teach a lot about life

Below is an overview of what I share in this episode. Of course when the recording started I had a lot more to say. Enjoy!

Context: Mom (client), texted Coach (me) because young child was throwing a tantrum and kicking seats in the car because she didn't feel heard.

Phone handed to child so they could text me. I asked strategic questions to get to the bottom of what the trigger was (not feeling heard).

I offered the following strategy to the child,

Think about making suggestions or sharing your thoughts like a game of go fish (the card game). The whole point is to see if they have what you’re looking for.

Let’s say one of your ideas for lunch is McDonald’s. So your goal isn’t to make them want McDonald’s, your goal is to see whether they want to go to McDonald’s or not. Do they have the same interest/same card as the one you want, with me on this?

All you want from them is a yes or no answer.

If it’s yes, GREAT! That’s what you want to, if it’s NO you have to go fish. Fish for another option until you find one they have an interest in too.

Make sense? Great! The child loved it to.

Jun 05, 201909:37
Something students with ADHD do that is a game changer for education

Something students with ADHD do that is a game changer for education

Many of our kiddos don’t subscribe to the tradition of blind obedience to authority. Here’s why I think that’s a good thing for all of us.

May 21, 201909:02
What's unfair about living with ADHD?
May 17, 201907:44
How I learned to up my game and reduce my anxiety from Robert Downey Jr?

How I learned to up my game and reduce my anxiety from Robert Downey Jr?

I can't think of any life experience that isn't made worse by anxiety.

When it comes to adulting, anxiety can often rob you of more resourcefulness and focus than anything else. 

The point is that anxiety is more manageable than you may believe and today I received inspiration and education from Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. Listen and learn with me. Then share this with others. 

May 13, 201911:58
Don't be the parent you wish you'd had
May 09, 201911:46
Let’s get started!

Let’s get started!

Welcome to a journey into ADHD you won’t find anywhere else.
May 08, 201903:54