Class Is In Session With Dr. David Anderson - Child Behavior Disorder Specialist
Episode description
It's another episode chock full of detailed info for you, so break out the pen and paper and get ready to take some notes! David Anderson, PhD, is senior director of the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center and the director of Programs at the Child Mind Institute. He specializes in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with ADHD and behavior disorders, and he also has broad experience with anxiety and mood disorders. His expertise includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral parent training, school-based consultation and classroom behavioral support. Dr. Anderson is devoted to ensuring that patients receive innovative, cutting-edge care tailored to each family’s specific needs.
Together, Hilaria, Daphne and Dr. Anderson discuss different behavioral issues that many children face and how it's more important to equip parents with the strategies to address these issues, rather than change the way children behave, which almost always garners more positive results. Also, to push for parents to seek help from professionals and remove the stigma of seeking help with mental health and our kids. Plus, a look at ADHD and how to spot signs that actually point to whether or not a child may display behaviors that point to the disorder.
Tools for parents mentioned by Dr. Anderson:
Dr. Alan Kazdin's books The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child and The Everyday Parenting Tool Book
Dr. Russel Barclay books on managing ADHD
Support Legislation for Mental Health Parity Law
Favorite Things:
Daphne: Beauty Blender Cosmetic Sponge Applicator
Hilaria: Kids Iron On Patches
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