Were you at the last Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) conference in Minneapolis? Host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper was. “It was amazing,” says Copper. “My favorite part was the talent show. I was blown away by the ability and professionalism of all the performers.” In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, we interview conference chair Evelyn Polk Green, keynote speakers Rick Green and Sari Solden, and breakout session presenter and leader Dr. Charles Parker. Get conference details, le...
Jun 07, 2013•28 min
Mindfulness, awareness, medication… it all sounded fluffy until Attention Talk Radio host an ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviewed the experts and finally "got" it. In this episode, he interviews Mark Bertin MD on the topic in a concrete way. Mindfulness will be defined and illustrated in the context of ADHD, and Dr. Bertin will explain how it is a powerful tool in managing executive function, self-regulation, and attention. Join us for this insightful show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site...
Jun 06, 2013•49 min
Obvious is obvious; right? Not always in this top-10-list world we live in. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we'll share several personal ADHD stories and solutions that might surprise you. For example, rocking in a rocking chair and singing your notes to the tune of “Yankee Doodle Dandy” as a surefire means to succeed on a test. Or watching punk videos to write a doctoral dissertation. If you have ADHD and struggle to find obvious solutions, listen to this show and see what obvious solu...
May 30, 2013•54 min
We interviewed Dr. Arthur Robin in two previous episodes on “Defiant ADHD Teens: Tips from the Trenches,” on Attention Talk Radio. In Part 1, we discussed what defiance is, the characteristics of you, your teen, the environment, and your parenting style. In Part 2, we got into more details about some of the tips and strategies that Dr. Robin has found to be helpful in managing those issues. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Robin shares additional specific interventions and simulation...
May 23, 2013•55 min
“There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli. It has been said the phrase points to the persuasive power that statistics have in supporting weak arguments. Conversely, mastering statistics is a fundamental requirement of many sciences. In this episode, host, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. Russell Ramsay of the University of Pennsylvania around ADHD statistics. The diagnosis of ADHD is on the rise. What does this mean? Are we over-d...
May 16, 2013•1 hr 3 min
What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD? Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing resource, not only for advice on medications but as a place to discuss ADHD assessments. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Frank J. Granett, R.Ph., a board certified pharmacist. He discusses everything from the pharmacist’s role to the physiological, environment, and behavioral assessments, as well a...
May 09, 2013•40 min
What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD? Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing resource, not only for advice on medications but as a place to discuss ADHD assessments. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Frank J. Granett, R.Ph., a board certified pharmacist. He discusses everything from the pharmacist’s role to the physiological, environment, and behavioral assessments, as well a...
May 09, 2013•40 min
What does it mean to treat a disorder? Does it matter if it is something physical or psychological? What does it mean to take medication? If you take medication, who gets credit for your success? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview returning guest Dr. Ari Tuckman on all this and more as we discuss the psychology of medication and treatment. Join your host ADHD coach Jeff Copper for what promises to be an insightful show for anyone diagnosed with or impacted by ADHD. Attention T...
May 02, 2013•57 min
On January 16, 2013, in our interview with Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder, we defined “obsessive” in the context of OCD, as well as “compulsive.” We looked at the nature of both words and how they differ; we also looked at the nature of OCD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we go more in-depth about both ADHD and OCD and the fact that many are diagnosed with OCD first and don't realize they have ADHD. We also talk about treatments for them both and indivi...
Apr 25, 2013•1 hr
Let's face it. A war is being raged for your attention. Friends, families, pets, your boss, your employer – they all want your attention, especially the media and corporate America. If we're not careful, our attention can get used by the media… or you could attend to the media wisely. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Mark Bertin on the impact of media on ADHD. Given the topic and the nature of ADHD, this promises to be an insightful...
Apr 18, 2013•51 min
In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper will interview Dr. Russell Barkley around the workshop he will be doing May 15, 2013, in Malmo, Sweden. The workshop will be attended by some of the best ADHD professional in Scandinavia. Key topics Dr. Barkley will be discussing at the workshop include “The Importance of Emotions in Understanding and Managing ADHD,” “The Other Attention Disorder: Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Versus ADHD,” and “ADHD, Self-Regulation and Ex...
Apr 15, 2013•17 min
What is stigma? Is it different from discrimination? How is it different and what are its properties? What role does language play? What is courtesy stigma? How is stigma overcome? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley, who has studied this topic extensively for decades on a personal and academic level. If you have been diagnosed with or are impacted by ADHD, then stigma impacts you...
Apr 11, 2013•53 min
The Northern Virginia Chapter of CHADD has invited us to do a live interview on location at Commonwealth Academy, a school for students who have organizational, attention, or learning differences in Alexandria, Virginia. The focus of our show is on answering questions most teens don't ask. On hand will be Dr. Clifford Sussman, board certified physician in psychiatry and neurology. We will be answering questions submitted by teens on a range of topics most are too afraid to ask. This will be an i...
Apr 04, 2013•1 hr 3 min
The New York Times printed a tragic story of Richard Fee as told by reporter Alan Schwarz. The story is disturbing. In short, Richard Fee passed away because of inappropriate use of stimulant medication. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Ann Abramowitz and Dr. Theresa Maitland share the tragic stories of many who suffer because of inappropriate use of media sensationalism. The story is disturbing. What is even more disturbing is that the media would capitalize on the pain of the Fee f...
Mar 28, 2013•37 min
In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, interview Dr. Jeffrey Katz on three common approaches used to address behavior from a clinical perspective. It includes conventional behavior management, positive behavioral intervention and support, and collaborative problem solving. They also talk about coaching approaches to behavior management and brain stimulation from a coaching perspective by focusing on what stimulates the brain as a means to unlock the ...
Mar 21, 2013•1 hr 3 min
Do you remember Steve Martin’s bit in the 1970s about cat juggling? It might have been funny, but in reality it would be ugly and cruel to the cats. For many with ADHD, juggling work, sleep, eating right, exercise, stress management, friends and family, organization, time management, and the notion of simplification is ugly and anything but simple. If you identify with this, we want to help. Join us with two of our favorite guests, Dr. Ari Tuckman and Dr. Roberto Olivardia, as we talk about life...
Mar 14, 2013•1 hr 1 min
What is the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)? Why does it hold a conference? What impact does it have on those with ADHD? What impact does it have on Attention Talk Radio, Video, and News? Find out the answers to all of this and more as we interview this year’s conference chair, Joyce Kubik. In our interview we also reflect back on the many inspired video and radio shows that resulted from the conference and talk about how important the ACO is in helping those affected by ADHD. Attention Talk Rad...
Mar 07, 2013•50 min
Isn't incarceration about applying negative consequences in the hope individuals will see the light and change their ways? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Rob Tudisco, a criminal defense attorney, around the topic of ADHD in prisons and the reintegration process. Listen in and become aware of how the system penalizes those with ADHD by removing the tools, structures, and resources that those with ADHD need to manage their ADHD effe...
Feb 28, 2013•38 min
Woops! Your ADHD teen is in trouble with the law… innocent until proven guilty, right? That might not always be the case when ADHD traits manifest in behavior, because ADHD lends the human element to sentence your teen without the facts. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Rob Tudisco, criminal defense attorney, addresses the need to get your teen out of the line of fire and why your attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and the judge need to be educated around the reality of ADHD. Listen in ...
Feb 21, 2013•41 min
The phone rings. Your ADHD adolescent is in trouble with the law. You're now in the thick of it. But what three things could you have done to minimize the problem? Education and criminal law attorney Rob Tudisco discusses what you might need to cover with your ADHD teens before they get into trouble. This will be an insightful show. If you want to minimize a bad situation before it happens, this is the show for you. Listen and learn three important tips to teach your teens before an incident occ...
Feb 14, 2013•47 min
In the real world, Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are enacted to protect those needs. But the question is: Does the real world work the way it's supposed to? We're not so sure, because if it did, teenagers would act their age and politicians would execute what they promised to do when they got elected. The fact is it doesn't always work the way it's supposed to. In this episode, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken talk with Rob Tudisco, an education and criminal law ...
Feb 07, 2013•47 min
Rob Tudisco has ADHD and a depth of experience as an attorney specializing in education and criminal law. Now, he is the executive director of the Edge Foundation and one of the greatest ADHD community assets. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken take the opportunity to showcase Rob as he reveals how he manages his own ADHD and uses what he does to raise money for the Edge Foundation. Learn why he was cast in the perfect job as a district attorne...
Jan 31, 2013•39 min
In Part 1 of “Defiant ADHD Teens,” we learned the four factors in a family dynamic that result in coercive interchange. Three of the factors are what they are. But parenting styles can have a big influence in outcomes. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, pick up with Dr. Arthur Robin where they left off and get into the nitty-gritty of what parents can do to manage defiant teens. If you have a teen, you don't want to miss this show. Attention Talk ...
Jan 24, 2013•59 min
What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can an individual have ADHD and OCD at the same time? If so, how can a person obsess and be compulsive and, at the same time, be impulsive and distracted? Believe it or not, it happens. Join us in this episode of Attention Talk Radio, as we interview Dr. Roberto Olivardia on this topic, which is near and dear to his heart. In the interview, co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, talk to Dr. Olivardia about OCD and ADHD, their differences and simi...
Jan 17, 2013•1 hr
Got kids with ADHD? Need to form habits and routines? Then, you need to check out Hey, You! In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Melinda McNeal, creator of Hey, You! It is an audio program designed to help kids form positive habits and routines in a fun and unique way by putting instructions to music. Teaching kids in this way engages their modalities to help them learn and it adds infectious fun for all who participate. Remember School...
Jan 10, 2013•45 min
“I don't know” can seem to be the default response from kids, teens, and adolescents to almost any question. It's the easy answer, especially for those who do not think to think, forget to think, or just refuse to think. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Wendy Rice. Dr. Rice will share tips and strategies she uses in her practice on a daily basis to help teens begin to think ahead about issues and consequences in an effort to help th...
Jan 03, 2013•38 min
It’s the holiday season, a time for joy and giving. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken pay attention to the notion or idea that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a gift. Is it or isn’t it? The conversation will incorporate things like hard fought-for accommodations, byproducts of ADHD like developed skills, and, as Mark Katz says, “There's never anything so wrong with us that what's right with us can't fix it.” The discussion pro...
Dec 27, 2012•43 min
Ever look at the characteristics needed for a stay-at-home ADHD mom? Patience is one, especially with small kids, along with the execution of multiple, repetitive, boring, routine tasks and organizational skills. How well do these characteristics match up with the typical ADHD temperament? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Sheryl Greenfield lays it on the line, telling all the good, the bad, the ugly, and the uglier. What makes her an authority on this? She lived it. Now, she's an ADHD co...
Dec 20, 2012•37 min
Michele was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. The diagnosis explained why she had struggled so much, but now what? Michele searched for information and answers, then turned to coaching. Today Michele has a whole new outlook on life due to a paradigm shift. A paradigm shift is simply a shift in what is being paid attention to. Before coaching Michele paid attention to how she believed she was supposed to work. Then, ah ha! Coaching helped her discover how she does things, making all the differen...
Dec 13, 2012•47 min
“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” This quotation from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke is the center of our topic in this episode of Attention Talk Radio. Join us as our co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein (http://www.drjeffonline.com) around communication, specifically related to those impacted by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We talk about why those with ADHD find it difficult to communicate, determine what is real and what is not,...
Dec 06, 2012•40 min
