Questions & Answers - The Essential Elements that Guide Therapeutic Work within Latino Immigrant FamiliesAsk The Expert

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Questions & Answers – The Essential Elements that Guide Therapeutic Work within Latino Immigrant FamiliesAsk The Expert

Original Air Date December 26, 2023

Luke Smith MD

Luke Smith, MD offers valuable insights and practical examples based on his experiences as a provider. He exposes the significance of cultivating a safe space for families and individuals to feel heard and understood. By emphasizing the importance of active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, Dr. Smith provides actionable strategies to enhance engagement and support for Latino youth with ADHD and their families.

Learn how to overcome common barriers in engaging and empowering Latino youth with ADHD. Discover techniques to ensure families and individuals feel validated, respected, and equipped to manage ADHD. Recognize that understanding and addressing the unique barriers commonly faced within the Latino community is crucial. By considering the cultural, social, and economic challenges, providers can tailor their approaches to meet their needs.

The information provided by CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD is supported by Cooperative Agreement Number NU38DD000002 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).