Featuring Brandy Callahan, PhD https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jwninshrqv4sn28w/Brandy_Callahan_Susan_Buningh_EDITED_AUDIO69cw2.mp3 Neuropsychologist Brandy Callahan discusses the relationship between ADHD and brain health, especially as individuals age. An expert in cognitive aging and brain health, Dr. Callahan…

…complicated. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it is brain-based. Differences in genes that structure the brain can be passed along to children. In the Time magazine article “Growing Up…

…infection or other prenatal trauma, other medical issues after birth such as brain infections, malnutrition, physical and emotional trauma, environmental toxins (the list goes on)—and of course, interactions between all…

…When a patient presented with a web of complex, interrelated symptoms and a brain-based condition was assessed, medical providers had to choose between a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD. That…

…the evidence is in. ADHD is not the product of parenting deficits; rather, it is a brain-based disorder of behavioral inhibition. ADHD does tend to run in families, but it…

…ADHD and non-ADHD brains. Neuropsychological testing reveals characteristic deficits in active working memory and other executive functions. Radioisotope scans highlight specific variations in the dopamine and norepinephrine brain networks which…

…and facial expressions are skills they practice. No one is perfect, and no one reads everyone’s facial expressions right every time. An ADHD brain, however, can cause other behaviors that…

…Start by working with your brain and your own unique gifts. These are the things that make you special in your own right. Maybe you’re a great artist, or you…

ADHD is a prevalent, biologically based condition that changes how the brain develops and works. It’s not about being lazy or undisciplined—the brain is literally wired differently. This means that…

…mental health services into primary care. Currently, she is the clinical director of two early childhood mental health consultation programs and has been training director or associate training director for…

…the moment may make some people think we are rude, distant, or upset with them. First, we must understand how sensory information affects the ADHD brain. When you experience sensory…

…management in underserved communities Explain the importance of integrating behavioral and other interventions for people with ADHD in underserved communities   Announcer: You are listening to Pocket MD: Training on…