Attention Talk Radio

We interviewed Dr. Arthur Robin in two previous episodes on “Defiant ADHD Teens: Tips from the Trenches,” on Attention Talk Radio.  In Part 1, we discussed what defiance is, the characteristics of you, your teen, the environment, and your parenting style.  In Part 2, we got into more details about some of the tips and strategies that Dr. Robin has found to be helpful in managing those issues. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Robin shares additional specific interventions and simulations to help our listeners get insight on how to go about changing their parenting style.  Join our co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, for this lively and informative discussion.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coac

“There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli. It has been said the phrase points to the persuasive power that statistics have in supporting weak arguments. Conversely, mastering statistics is a fundamental requirement of many sciences. In this episode, host, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. Russell Ramsay of the University of Pennsylvania around ADHD statistics. The diagnosis of ADHD is on the rise. What does this mean? Are we over-diagnosing? Or was ADHD under-diagnosed to begin with and we are just catching up? Could it be that ADHD symptoms lie on a continuum and those on the fringe who could get by without a diagnosis and medication in the past now need them in our changing social culture? Or is the rise attributed to gaming the system in the black market to divert stimulant medication to the street? What impact will the new DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) have on rates of diagnosis? Get the answers

What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD?  Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing resource, not only for advice on medications but as a place to discuss ADHD assessments.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Frank J. Granett, R.Ph., a board certified pharmacist. He discusses everything from the pharmacist’s role to the physiological, environment, and behavioral assessments, as well as the role they each play in getting a proper diagnosis. He also shares how they are used in determining who can benefit from ADHD medication and who might be overusing meds.  This is an insightful show for anyone in the ADHD community. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with A

What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD?  Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing resource, not only for advice on medications but as a place to discuss ADHD assessments.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Frank J. Granett, R.Ph., a board certified pharmacist. He discusses everything from the pharmacist’s role to the physiological, environment, and behavioral assessments, as well as the role they each play in getting a proper diagnosis. He also shares how they are used in determining who can benefit from ADHD medication and who might be overusing meds.  This is an insightful show for anyone in the ADHD community. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with

What does it mean to treat a disorder? Does it matter if it is something physical or psychological? What does it mean to take medication? If you take medication, who gets credit for your success? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview returning guest Dr. Ari Tuckman on all this and more as we discuss the psychology of medication and treatment. Join your host ADHD coach Jeff Copper for what promises to be an insightful show for anyone diagnosed with or impacted by ADHD. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or

On January 16, 2013, in our interview with Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder, we defined “obsessive” in the context of OCD, as well as “compulsive.”  We looked at the nature of both words and how they differ; we also looked at the nature of OCD.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we go more in-depth about both ADHD and OCD and the fact that many are diagnosed with OCD first and don't realize they have ADHD. We also talk about treatments for them both and individually. Tune in as your co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, spend more time on this topic with Dr. Olivardia.  It promises to be an insightful show.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed

Let's face it. A war is being raged for your attention. Friends, families, pets, your boss, your employer – they all want your attention, especially the media and corporate America. If we're not careful, our attention can get used by the media… or you could attend to the media wisely. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Mark Bertin on the impact of media on ADHD. Given the topic and the nature of ADHD, this promises to be an insightful show and one you do not want to miss. After taping our interview, Dr. Bertin shared two websites parents might find useful:  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/learning-with-technology and http://www.commercialfreechildhood.org.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD.

In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper will interview Dr. Russell Barkley around the workshop he will be doing May 15, 2013, in Malmo, Sweden.  The workshop will be attended by some of the best ADHD professional in Scandinavia.  Key topics Dr. Barkley will be discussing at the workshop include “The Importance of Emotions in Understanding and Managing ADHD,” “The Other Attention Disorder: Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Versus ADHD,” and “ADHD, Self-Regulation and Executive Functions: Theory and Implications for Management.”  Join us as Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Barkley and share a preview of what to expect, as well as a few insights.  If you are in Scandinavia, this is a must interview. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Atten

What is stigma?  Is it different from discrimination?  How is it different and what are its properties?  What role does language play? What is courtesy stigma?  How is stigma overcome?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Professor  of Psychology at UC Berkeley, who has studied this topic extensively for decades on a personal and academic level. If you have been diagnosed with or are impacted by ADHD, then stigma impacts you. Tune in and get an education on this important topic. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit dis

The Northern Virginia Chapter of CHADD has invited us to do a live interview on location at Commonwealth Academy, a school for students who have organizational, attention, or learning differences in Alexandria, Virginia. The focus of our show is on answering questions most teens don't ask. On hand will be Dr. Clifford Sussman, board certified physician in psychiatry and neurology. We will be answering questions submitted by teens on a range of topics most are too afraid to ask. This will be an insightful show and will provide information that is difficult to obtain elsewhere. If you're a teen, have a teen, or know a teen who is impacted by ADHD, this is a show you don't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attentio

The New York Times printed a tragic story of Richard Fee as told by reporter Alan Schwarz. The story is disturbing. In short, Richard Fee passed away because of inappropriate use of stimulant medication. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Ann Abramowitz and Dr. Theresa Maitland share the tragic stories of many who suffer because of inappropriate use of media sensationalism. The story is disturbing. What is even more disturbing is that the media would capitalize on the pain of the Fee family, using sensationalism that causes further stigma on sufferers of ADHD who take medications properly. Very simply, the media could use counterbalance in their reporting by featuring positive outcomes. Join host and attention coach Jeff Copper to hear our guests tell the rest of the story! Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit diso

In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, interview Dr. Jeffrey Katz on three common approaches used to address behavior from a clinical perspective. It includes conventional behavior management, positive behavioral intervention and support, and collaborative problem solving. They also talk about coaching approaches to behavior management and brain stimulation from a coaching perspective by focusing on what stimulates the brain as a means to unlock the keys to motivational success. If you are looking for information on motivation, behavioral change, and different ways to address these issues, don't miss this insightful program. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Co

Do you remember Steve Martin’s bit in the 1970s about cat juggling? It might have been funny, but in reality it would be ugly and cruel to the cats. For many with ADHD, juggling work, sleep, eating right, exercise, stress management, friends and family, organization, time management, and the notion of simplification is ugly and anything but simple. If you identify with this, we want to help. Join us with two of our favorite guests, Dr. Ari Tuckman and Dr. Roberto Olivardia, as we talk about life balance and simplification. If you have ADHD, struggle to manage it all, know how good an interview with Dr. Tuckman and Dr. Olivardia can be, you don’t want to miss this show.  It promises to be very insightful and entertaining. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Att

What is the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)? Why does it hold a conference?  What impact does it have on those with ADHD? What impact does it have on Attention Talk Radio, Video, and News?  Find out the answers to all of this and more as we interview this year’s conference chair, Joyce Kubik.  In our interview we also reflect back on the many inspired video and radio shows that resulted from the conference and talk about how important the ACO is in helping those affected by ADHD.     Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed,

Isn't incarceration about applying negative consequences in the hope individuals will see the light and change their ways?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Rob Tudisco, a criminal defense attorney, around the topic of ADHD in prisons and the reintegration process.  Listen in and become aware of how the system penalizes those with ADHD by removing the tools, structures, and resources that those with ADHD need to manage their ADHD effectively, like ADHD meds, special education services, counselors, therapists, and coaches. They discuss how the structured environment of a prison sets an ADD-er up for failure when released back into an unstructured world. We'll talk about other travesties for those with ADHD, such as the emphasis upon release to get a job with no regard to finding the right job. In the end, you'll see why most ADHD adults in prison had graduated from the juvenile justice system, and you'll understand why prisons like Riker's Island

Woops! Your ADHD teen is in trouble with the law…  innocent until proven guilty, right?  That might not always be the case when ADHD traits manifest in behavior, because ADHD lends the human element to sentence your teen without the facts.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Rob Tudisco, criminal defense attorney, addresses the need to get your teen out of the line of fire and why your attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and the judge need to be educated around the reality of ADHD.  Listen in with host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken for this illuminating discussion around why your teen's school should be involved, as well as the key role that Section 504 and IEP plans can play in averting jail in favor of alternative programs or simply a return to school with more favorable accommodations.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of

The phone rings. Your ADHD adolescent is in trouble with the law. You're now in the thick of it. But what three things could you have done to minimize the problem? Education and criminal law attorney Rob Tudisco discusses what you might need to cover with your ADHD teens before they get into trouble. This will be an insightful show.  If you want to minimize a bad situation before it happens, this is the show for you.  Listen and learn three important tips to teach your teens before an incident occurs. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stu

In the real world, Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are enacted to protect those needs. But the question is: Does the real world work the way it's supposed to? We're not so sure, because if it did, teenagers would act their age and politicians would execute what they promised to do when they got elected. The fact is it doesn't always work the way it's supposed to. In this episode, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken talk with Rob Tudisco, an education and criminal law attorney, around the reality behind the reasons the system might not work the way you think it should. If you need to advocate for anyone in the school system, this is the show for you. Learn what you need to know before starting the process to be more effective in managing for those you are advocating for.  This promises to be a very insightful show.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder

Rob Tudisco has ADHD and a depth of experience as an attorney specializing in education and criminal law. Now, he is the executive director of the Edge Foundation and one of the greatest ADHD community assets. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken take the opportunity to showcase Rob as he reveals how he manages his own ADHD and uses what he does to raise money for the Edge Foundation. Learn why he was cast in the perfect job as a district attorney, then how he miscast himself as he went into private practice. More importantly, we see why his experience as a criminal law and educational attorney gives him insight into the juvenile justice system from an ADHD perspective, which he uses to benefit the ADHD community. This show is a must for those interested in our series on ADHD and the law. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD),

In Part 1 of “Defiant ADHD Teens,” we learned the four factors in a family dynamic that result in coercive interchange. Three of the factors are what they are. But parenting styles can have a big influence in outcomes. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, pick up with Dr. Arthur Robin where they left off and get into the nitty-gritty of what parents can do to manage defiant teens. If you have a teen, you don't want to miss this show.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or