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𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. [Medical and research ADHD conference.]

As a reminder, this is not my research, so I can't answer questions about study design or methods. My role here is to share evidence-informed information about ADHD, not to debate opinions about research.

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This adds to a well-established body of evidence showing that stimulant treatment for ADHD, including long-term use, 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 increases the risk of later substance abuse. In fact, stimulant treatment is associated with a 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 in serious substance use problems in adolescence and adulthood. Misuse risk is linked to short-acting formulations, not long-acting or extended-release medications.

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A longitudinal study following students from 5th through 7th grade found that peer connectedness mattered more than overall school climate in shaping how students felt about their ADHD diagnosis. Feeling accepted by peers reduced negative self-perception related to ADHD.

This finding aligns closely with my in-person work over the years. Social relationships are a key lever for kids with ADHD. Helping them feel included and valued often means supporting participation in school activities and helping build 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, not just focusing on academics.

𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗗 𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗗 𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲. www.adhddude.com/socially-smarter-preview/

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 44

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If you are trying to make sense of your child’s behavior, the amount of “feel-good” content and misinformation in neurodiverse parenting spaces right now is exhausting.
It is confusing. It is overwhelming. And it makes it harder to know who to trust.

If you are paying attention to my content, I believe I owe you something better.

I owe you accurate, evidence-informed information.
Not opinions.
Not identity politics.
Not whatever happens to be trending in neurodiverse parenting social media this month.

I am about to board a plane to head to San Diego to attend the APSARD conference, the American Professional Society of Attention Related Disorders. This is the primary conference for medical professionals and researchers in the field of ADHD.

Most people who create ADHD parenting content on social media will not be there. The information gained at this conference does not sell well on parenting social media.

Attending this conference is expensive, and it does not provide me with any financial benefit. I go because I believe it is the right thing to do and because it is my responsibility to anyone who takes the time to pay attention to my content or trusts this approach enough to join the membership.

I look forward to sharing the latest research and evidence-based information from the conference with you, because whether you are a parent, grandparent, clinician, coach, or teacher, this is what you deserve.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 54

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If your days feel harder than they should, that usually means you're parenting without enough structure in place.

That's not a motivation issue. It's an order issue.

Inside the ADHD Dude Membership, parent behavior training is organized by 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲, so you know what to focus on first instead of trying to fix everything at once.

You start with the foundations that reduce daily friction, then layer in expectations and support as needed.

Membership is $𝟮𝟰/𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.
𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺. 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

All courses are included, allowing you to focus on what matters most at this time.

Members also have access to 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 to get questions answered and decisions unstuck.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 17

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If you're exhausted from the lack of cooperation at home, the arguing, the poor treatment of family, and the selfish behavior, this course was made for you.

The most common pattern I see in families with ADHD is high giving, low expectations.
Privileges slowly become entitlements.
Very little is expected in return.

And when parents finally try to have expectations, they're met with arguing, refusal, emotional outbursts, learned helplessness, or emotional blackmail.
So parents back off.
And the cycle continues.

Creating Daily Expectations teaches you how to establish clear, realistic expectations for behavior, cooperation, and household help, without resorting to threats, punishments, or constant power struggles.

You’ll learn how to:
• Set age-appropriate, observable expectations
• Tie privileges to responsibility instead of entitlement
• Use “currency” that actually works within your child's time horizon
• Give multiple opportunities to earn, not one-and-done consequences
• Shift your language so your child understands they are accountable for their choices
When expectations are clear and predictable, parents stop negotiating all day, and children begin to recognize how capable they actually are.

There are versions for ages 4–7, 8–11, and 12–18, all included with your ADHD Dude Membership. The new courses for 8-11 and 12-18 will be released tonight. The 4-7 course is available now.

👉 Recommended "start here" sequence by age is listed in the comments.
Better behavior and cooperation start today at adhddude.com

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1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 74

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas. I appreciate you today, and every day.

With gratitude,
Ryan

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Read the article here 👉www.adhddude.com/blog/understanding-adhd-child-out…

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This is the video I sent to parents most frequently, because it's the most common problem I see in families of kids with ADHD. There are three separate Creating Daily Expectations courses, based on age. You can learn more about them at: adhddude.com.

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Many parents are trying to help their child and feel overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting information online.

Online conversations about diagnoses, labels, and identities are often led by vocal, identity-driven voices without enough context, leaving parents unsure what guidance to trust.

This post isn't about right or wrong.
It's about clarity.

A diagnosis helps guide evidence-informed treatment.
Labels provide comfort because they help people make meaning of traits.
Identities provide a sense of belonging and allyship.

They serve different roles to meet various needs.
When those roles get blurred, parents are left sorting through opinions instead of clear, skill-building guidance.

The focus of ADHD Dude is on skill-building strategies grounded in research, not opinions.
Skills are taught based on what helps kids function and realize how capable they are, regardless of diagnosis.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 21

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Chag Sameach to your family, from ours. Let us be reminded of the warmth and light that Hanukkah brings during our darkest times.

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It can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle socially.
They want friends.
They don't understand why things keep going wrong.
And you're left trying to help without damaging their confidence or making them feel blamed.

Many parents were actively searching for help on this topic and couldn't find anything useful. Most advice focused on behavior, compliance, or surface-level social rules, without addressing the actual skill that was missing.

When kids with ADHD come across as bossy, controlling, or too much, the issue is often perspective-taking.
Not attitude.
Not intention.

Perspective-taking is a core social executive function skill. ADHD is an executive function developmental delay, which means this skill develops later and in an inconsistent manner. Many kids are not automatically tracking how they're coming across in the moment, even though they care deeply about belonging and connection.

This is one of the most misunderstood topics in the ADHD field. It's why I began creating content for ADDitude. Parents needed clarity around what was really happening and what actually helps kids grow socially.

It's also important to be honest.
Improving perspective-taking takes time, often years. ADHD is a condition of inconsistent performance, not inability. With your steady scaffolding, these skills can strengthen over time.

The sooner you start teaching these skills, the sooner your child can begin to understand that they are likable and capable of having meaningful friendships.

The Socially Smarter course is designed to help parents teach the core social executive function skills that can be challenging for kids with ADHD to develop and maintain friendships. The first three sections and all of the downloadable tools are fully dedicated to building perspective-taking in a way that kids can actually learn.

This is not about fixing your child.
It's about giving them the skills they need to succeed socially, starting now. Socially Smarter is part of the ADHD Dude membership.

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