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Episode Synopsis
How do you help a child with ADHD stay organized, on task, and confident in school? Richard Gallagher, PhD, a child and adolescent psychologist at NYU Langone Health, shares groundbreaking research on organizational skills training for children with ADHD—a behavioral treatment that’s changing lives and improving classroom performance. This episode dives into how executive functioning challenges manifest in real life, the strengths (and limits) of technology, and the power of parent training and therapeutic coaching to help children thrive.Dr. Richard Gallagher is Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Director of the Organization Skills Program.🔍 Topics Covered00:00 Introduction00:19 Current Research on Organizational Skills01:06 Executive Functioning and Practical Interventions02:37 Impact of Interventions on ADHD04:41 Expanding Research and Brain Connectivity05:08 Medication and Organizational Skills08:11 Technology in ADHD Assessment15:39 Effective Parenting Styles for ADHD23:10 Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Future Research25:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts📚 Related Resources👨⚕️More about Dr. Richard Gallagher 🔬 NYU Child Study Center 📘 “Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD” by Richard Gallagher, Howard B. Abikoff, and Elana G. Spira 📝 CHADD Parent Training Resources📈 CDC ADHD Parent Guide🙌 Support & EngageIf this episode was helpful, please like, share, and subscribe to support the series and spread awareness about evidence-based ADHD care.Visit our website for more Insights on Psychiatry.Watch this episode on YouTubeExecutive Producer: Jon Earle
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