After a long hiatus, Rachel and Christie are back with a discussion with Dr. Sarah Cheyette about the challenges of getting support for ADHD in children and adults. Listen in as Dr. Cheyette explains the how the history and stigma of the ADHD diagnosis affected the number of doctors trained to work with patients. She also outlines the options for families to get support starting with a primary physician and specifically, from coaches, therapists, developmental pediatricians, psychiatrists and like her pediatric neurologists. You will hear her explain that it goes back to having a good team and to never give up on your child. Links from this podcast: Dr. Cheyette's blog on Psychology Today Attitude Magazine CHADD

Rachel & Christie talk with ADHD coach, writer and entrepreneur, Leslie Josel, about her new book How to Do it Now Because it’s Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done. Procrastination is a key challenge for all students and even more so for students with ADHD. Listen in as we discuss challenges, strategies and simple tools to support your child. And if you are like us, her techniques may resonate with you as well! A respected resource on ADHD and Executive Functioning in students, Leslie launched Order Out of Chaos® in 2004 after her son was diagnosed with ADHD. Leslie is the creator of the award-winning Academic Planner: A Tool for Time Management®. The planner, awarded glowing reviews by numerous media outlets including Family Circle and ADDitude Magazine, is a 2021 National Calendar Gold Award recipient honoring the best planners for children. Leslie writes the weekly Dear ADHD Family Coach® column for ADDitude Magazine, the premier resource for adults and children with ADHD. and also speaks and conducts workshops internationally. Click here for full show notes or visit our website at constantchaospodcast.com If you like this episode, please consider writing a review and stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast www.constantchaospodcast.com We welcome your feedback: [email protected]

Rachel and Christie talk with Emily Holl of the Sibling Support Network about the challenges for siblings of kids with disabilities both visible and invisible. Emily talks about SibShops, a worldwide program, that offers support to siblings of kids with special needs. Emily also offers tips on how parents can best support these siblings and help them voice their own feelings and fears.  Emily Holl is the Director of the Sibling Support Project. Emily is a social worker, author, trainer, and sibling. Since 2003, she has worked in the disability field and has provided workshops, training, and groups for siblings, families, and individuals with disabilities. Emily has served as a board member of the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), and she founded sibsNY, the New York state chapter of the SLN. Emily has written about her own sibling experiences in blogs, magazines and books such as Thicker than Water. Emily was an author and a co-editor of The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Adult Brothers and Sisters of People with Disabilities, published by Woodbine House in 2014.  Click here for full show notes. References: SibTeen Facebook Group Sib20 Facebook Group Adult Sibling Facebook Group Find a SibShop near you How to Talk So You Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish If you like this episode, please consider writing a review and stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast www.constantchaospodcast.com We welcome your feedback: [email protected]

Rachel and Christie talk to the HR Mom, Melissa Griffin, about how to raise ADHD kids to be adults. Using her experience as an HR executive, Melissa talks tricks, tips and tools on bringing up children to be functioning adults who can succeed in life and the workplace. Listen in to hear about how Melissa structures her family life to meet her kids where they are each at as well as managing her own ADHD. Follow Melissa at https://www.facebook.com/askHRmom If you like this episode, please stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast We welcome your feedback: [email protected]

In this not-to-be-missed episode, Rachel & Christie talk to the amazing René Brooks, creator of  Black Girl Lost Keys talks about growing up with ADHD and finally be diagnosed as an adult.  Want to understand what it's like for your child when you make them sit down until all their homework is done? Why they need to sharpen their pencil one more time, get another drink of water or need that one eraser? René brought us to tears describing what it feels like to grow up with ADHD. And don't miss her cleaning rules for ADHD and so much more! Listen in and then follow René at @blkgirllostkeys and learn about how she is an advocate for educating and empowering women with ADHD. If you like this episode, please stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast We welcome your feedback:  [email protected]

Dr. Brad Berman speaks with Rachel and Christie about defining normal in today's world.  Listen in for a thought-provoking discussion that might change your views of "dis-ability".  Dr. Berman is board certified in both General Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. He is on the medical staff at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. He is a frequent lecturer at professional conferences and community organizations. Dr. Berman is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. His private practice, Progressions, is dedicated to the evaluation, management and consultation of children with diverse abilities and neurodevelopmental needs. If you like this episode, please stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast We welcome your feedback: [email protected]

Rachel and Christie have a powerful chat with co-writer of ADHD and the Focused Mind, Peter Johnson. Peter a super Black Belt and Tae Bo master and talks with Christie and Rachel about connection, goal setting and coaching your child to success. Using the tools of elite athletes, Peter discusses how setting achievable goals can help put ADHD kids on the path to success. If you like this episode, please stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast We welcome your feedback: [email protected]

Rachel and Christie talk with Roberta Savage well-known special education attorney, about the IEP process, parents' rights and when to consult an attorney. Ms. Savage represents children with disabilities and their parents in program disputes with local education agencies. The goal of her work is to help parents navigate through the process of obtaining a free appropriate public education for their special needs children. If you like this episode, please stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast We welcome your feedback: [email protected]

Rachel and Christie talk with Dr. Sarah Cheyette, pediatric neurologist about the ins and outs of medicating for ADHD. She helps us understand what drugs are used for what, what drugs may be used in combination and how it is an ongoing process to find the right drug and dose. Dr. Cheyette is an expert in working with kids and young adults with ADHD. Sarah has treated thousands of patients and their families. She has authored two books on the subject: Winning with ADHD and ADHD & The Focused Mind. If you like this episode, please stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast We welcome your feedback: [email protected]

Great conversation with the wonderful, Dr. Katherine Quie about her book, Raising Will, that details the challenges of raising a child with ADHD. Rachel and Christie talk with her about her experiences navigating school, home life, and helping her son fuel his ADHD into a passion.   If you like this episode, please stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast We welcome your feedback: [email protected]