The Shadows

Introduction:

ADHD is one of the most common conditions in childhood. It impacts how kids function in school and in everyday life. Suspecting or hearing that your child has ADHD can raise many questions, even basic questions like “what is ADHD?” You may wonder about symptoms, cause, and some misconceptions you have heard about. Understanding the challenges of ADHD allows you to find the best possible help for your child at home and at school. This podcast “The Shadows” can answer many of your questions about ADHD, no matter where you are on your journey. It provides basic information to get you started, but you’ll also find more in-depth information and tips.


Episode 1: What is ADHD?

ADHD which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common conditions in childhood. This episode will provide you basic information of ADHD to get you started.  We will explore into symptoms, causes, and some possible treatments of ADHD.

  • What is ADHD?
  • How is it diagnosed?
  • Types?
  • What caused ADHD?
  • Treatment?
  • What can parents do?

Episode 2: Common Misconceptions of ADHD

Have you ever blamed sugar, poor parenting or electronic devices for causing ADHD? Have you ever mixed up ADHD and learning disability?  Have you ever thought that ADHD will block your path to success? Myths will be debunked in this episode! We are going to discuss about some misconceptions you may have heard of in the past!

  • Would sugar cause ADHD?
  • Would poor parenting cause ADHD?
  • Would you consider ADHD a learning disability?
  • Any advantages?
  • Would ADHD prevent you from succeeding?

Episode 3: ADHD and School

Through interviews from an elementary school teacher and a high school counsellor, we have an insight into how students with ADHD perform at school.  This episode will also provide some strategies that teachers could use to help students with ADHD and also some possible ways for students to succeed at school.

  • How kids with ADHD behave in classroom?
  • Strategies that teachers could use to help?
  • What is the most frustrating thing for students with ADHD?
  • What should parents do?
  • Should teachers be trained?

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