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ADHD and puberty: What to expect
Manage episode 384071387 series 2472853
Puberty can be a challenging time for kids and their families. But what about if your child going through puberty has ADHD?
In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek take a deep dive into puberty and ADHD. First, they hear from three parents of teens with ADHD to find out what it’s like to be “in it.”
Then, they welcome returning guest Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and Understood expert. Listen in as he explains how ADHD and puberty can affect each other.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.
Related resources
- ADHD and puberty
- ADHD and mood swings
- 5 ways teens with ADHD take risks — and why
- Check out Understood’s collection of ADHD resources
- Plus, hear more from Roberto on this In It episode: ADHD in the family: When your child’s diagnosis leads to your own
Introducing MissUnderstood, the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen now: lnk.to/missunderstood
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
93 episodes
Manage episode 384071387 series 2472853
Puberty can be a challenging time for kids and their families. But what about if your child going through puberty has ADHD?
In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek take a deep dive into puberty and ADHD. First, they hear from three parents of teens with ADHD to find out what it’s like to be “in it.”
Then, they welcome returning guest Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and Understood expert. Listen in as he explains how ADHD and puberty can affect each other.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.
Related resources
- ADHD and puberty
- ADHD and mood swings
- 5 ways teens with ADHD take risks — and why
- Check out Understood’s collection of ADHD resources
- Plus, hear more from Roberto on this In It episode: ADHD in the family: When your child’s diagnosis leads to your own
Introducing MissUnderstood, the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen now: lnk.to/missunderstood
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
93 episodes
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