24: Nurturing Executive Function in Kids with Zac Grisham

SHOW SUMMARY:

In this episode of the ADHD Mom Docs podcast, we talk with Zac Grisham, author of Scattered to Focused, and therapist in Dallas who has ADHD himself. He shares his journey from being diagnosed with ADHD at 15 to becoming an advocate and specialist in the field. He discusses the challenges and strengths associated with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in parenting. Zac also highlights the significance of viewing ADHD from a strengths-based perspective and offers insights into managing ADHD in family systems. The conversation touches on the complexities of ADHD, including its co-occurrence with anxiety and depression, and the importance of reframing ADHD traits as strengths.

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