In this episode of the ADHD Guys podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael discuss the three zones of executive functioning: home, school, and social. They challenge the traditional view of executive functioning, exploring the internal skills that are often overlooked. Listen to uncover the secrets behind successful executive function development and the impact on a child's overall success.

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[00:00:00] Start

[00:02:35] Academic executive function skills.

[00:05:50] Academic challenges in ADHD.

[00:07:55] Writing struggles in students with ADHD.

[00:10:16] Supporting oral storytelling for kids.

[00:14:28] Cognitive flexibility.

[00:19:16] Time management in ADHD.

[00:22:13] Social executive functioning.

[00:25:05] Perspective taking in social skills.

[00:28:36] Social executive functioning and awareness.

[00:31:59] Executive function coaching without parents.

[00:34:43] Improving behavior at home.

[00:36:25] ADHD educational content.

In this episode, Ryan and Michael take on the complex topic of learned helplessness in children with ADHD. They explore how this behavior is developed, the impact it has on a child's independence and self-esteem, and the dangers of enabling it.

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[00:00:00] Start

[00:01:24] Learned helplessness in kids with ADHD.

[00:03:48] Learned helplessness in children.

[00:08:18] Helping Kids with Learned Helplessness.

[00:11:22] Parental involvement in education.

[00:14:41] Importance of authoritative parenting.

[00:17:41] Learned helplessness in education.

[00:21:31] Enable independence with visual timelines.

[00:24:54] Emotional manipulation.

[00:27:27] Importance of self-confidence in parenting.

[00:29:48] Learned helplessness in social media.

Join Ryan and Mike as they talk about children's use of "noise", exploring how kids with ADHD often resort to complaining and negative talk to avoid tasks. They discuss the fine line between validating feelings and reinforcing negative behavior, touching on the importance of not giving attention to noise. How can parents navigate emotional manipulation and help their children develop resiliency? Tune in to discover the proactive strategies parents can employ to empower their children and foster growth.

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[00:00:00] Start

[00:00:15] The use of noise.

[00:06:15] Overcoming negativity in sports.

[00:08:29] Overcoming child's resistance to change.

[00:11:43] Noise leading to emotional manipulation.

[00:13:26] Kids and emotional manipulation.

[00:19:21] Emotional dysregulation in parenting.

[00:22:09] Brain voice vs. brain coach.

[00:24:47] Negative effects of talk therapy.

[00:29:20] Kids and anxiety resilience.

[00:32:35] Fishy for the negatives.

[00:33:57] Holding high standards for clients.

Join Ryan & Mike for the first mailbag episode where they directly answer YOUR questions! This round they explore topics such as managing inattentiveness in social settings, handling lying behaviors, and addressing aggression towards siblings. Are screens impacting behavior? How can parents navigate grumpy phases effectively? And what does it truly mean to be neurodiversity affirming? Tune in to uncover their strategies and perspectives on these crucial issues!

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[00:02:35] Social successes in ADHD teens.

[00:04:39] Social executive functioning tied into one.

[00:09:07] Screen time struggles and control.

[00:11:14] Unplugging screens for behavioral improvement.

[00:14:44] Controlling screen time for kids.

[00:19:07] Dealing with constant lying.

[00:22:35] Dealing with children's lies.

[00:26:35] Armchair therapist role.

[00:29:32] Dealing with aggressive behavior.

[00:33:17] ADHD and neurodiversity affirming.

[00:36:00] Independence and life skills.

[00:40:30] Neurodiversity-affirming approach.

[00:42:37] Emotional support stuffed animals.

[00:45:14] The importance of social acceptance.

[00:48:35] ADHD resources and support.

In this episode, Ryan and Michael delve into the intricate world of social perspective taking, uncovering the crucial role it plays in social interactions. They explore the misunderstood concept of social executive functioning, shedding light on why perspective taking is a foundational skill.

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[00:00:00] Start

[00:01:41] Social executive functioning skills.

[00:06:11] Social attention-seeking behaviors.

[00:09:08] Social executive functioning ADHD.

[00:11:12] Lack of social perspective taking.

[00:15:37] The importance of varied experiences.

[00:17:27] Boys need real friendships.

[00:21:04] Social perspective taking.

[00:23:56] Lack of perspective in adulthood.

[00:28:32] Lack of empathy and perspective taking.

[00:32:38] The effectiveness of social skills groups.

[00:35:15] Social skills groups for ADHD.

[00:37:52] Teaching perspective taking strategies.

[00:41:42] Teaching social competency.

[00:45:07] Social perspective taking.

[00:46:34] General informational and educational purposes.

Stop trying to partner with your kids in parenting! In this episode, Ryan and Michael delve into the concept of authoritative parenting, challenging the idea of children masking their true selves due to ADHD. They explore the importance of pushing children out of their comfort zones and discuss practical strategies for effective parenting. What are the three key parenting rules shared by a pediatric emergency doctor? How can parents model emotional regulation for their children?

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[00:00:00] Start
[00:01:51] Children's role in parenting.
[00:06:16] Pushing children out of comfort.
[00:09:06] Boys and therapy resistance.
[00:11:00] Resilience and Anti-Fragility.
[00:15:54] Parenting challenges and decisions.
[00:19:18] Building self-confidence in children.
[00:21:33] Varied experiences for child development.
[00:25:41] Strategies for handling child's resistance.
[00:28:47] Clutch and cringe video segment.
[00:32:27] The negative impact of masking.
[00:36:32] ADHD masking on social media.
[00:38:08] Parenting rules and discipline.

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the intricate world of social executive functioning skills in children with ADHD. They explore the difference between social skills and social executive function skills, highlighting the challenges faced by kids with ADHD in social interactions. With a focus on perspective taking and cognitive flexibility, the hosts provide insights into how parents can support their children in navigating social situations. Tune in to discover the crucial role of front-loading information and the impact of social relationships on long-term success.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:22 Social executive function skills.

00:03:27 Differences between ADHD and autism.

00:07:15 Disorder of self-awareness in ADHD.

00:10:41 Difficulty with perspective taking.

00:15:01 Social challenges in ADHD.

00:18:38 Social executive functioning challenges.

00:22:19 Social executive function challenges.

00:24:18 Social impact of ADHD behaviors.

00:26:14 Male youth development.

00:29:19 Social relationships and success.

00:34:17 Teaching social perspective taking.

00:36:26 The ADHD parent.

00:40:22 Front loading for social skills.

00:43:26 Pushing kids out of comfort zones.

00:45:26 Parenting through discomfort and anxiety.

00:50:00 Social dangers of Discord.

00:50:48 Social executive functioning groups.

The ADHD Guys podcast hosts, Ryan and Michael, delve into the lack of men in the mental health and speech language pathology fields, discussing the challenges and implications of this imbalance. They explore the impact on boys' social development, highlighting the importance of natural social interactions over structured groups.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:48 - Lack of men in respective fields.

00:06:26 - Men in speech-language pathology.

00:07:25 - Speech pathology misconceptions.

00:11:30 - Creating a welcoming environment.

00:15:32 - Social skills and speech-language pathologists.

00:16:47 - Neurodiversity affirming therapists.

00:20:48 - Social pragmatic language groups.

00:23:10 - ADHD and social executive functioning.

00:28:00 - Social skills groups for boys.

00:31:00 - Cultivating and sustaining friendships.

00:33:31 - Male loneliness epidemic.

00:36:24 - Social activities for skill development.

00:41:35 - Stark differences between boys and girls.