119 ADHD Part 3: Executive Function Pediatric Meltdown

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Dr. Colleen Cullinan is back for part III, diving deeper into Executive Function. This series not only takes a look at the condition from the child’s point of view, but also the parents. Dr. Gaggino asks the questions that many have thought but few have asked.  If you’re a parent of a child with ADHD, this is especially for you. Dr. Cullinan knows you. She hears you. And she gives a voice to those that have been on the sidelines. Pro Tip: listen to this with a pen and paper nearby. You’ll want to refer back to your notes often on this one.  
 
[00:33 -12:42] Opening Segment
We’re introduced to Dr. Colleen Cullinan and continue with part 3 (of a 4 part) seriesPicking up where we left off in episode 109 on “Executive Function”  How adults and children differ in terms of Executive FunctionThe definition of “Working Memory”Driving a car in terms of Executive FunctionsData on ADHD and car accidents
[12:46- 19:54]  Hindsight, Foresight and ADHD  
Hindsight: working memory and timeForesight: Anticipating potential outcomes in the futureRunning through scenarios and consequences Internal dialogue as a tool to insights and behavior

[19:55 -23:57]  How to Find What’s Motivating For Kids
Communicating with the ADHD kid on their level, both developmentally and morallyMotivations are centered around “winning” or “losing”   Understanding right versus wrongHow to deal with temper tantrums in this stage 
 
[23:58-46:13]  Understanding the Stages of Developmental Empathy in Kids 
Stage One – Lack of Empathy or EgocentrismStage Two – Beginning Stages of Understanding Others’ PerspectivesStage Three – Moral Reasoning & Perspective Taking (capable of true empathyUnderstanding that kids are capable of true empathy, they just need time and experience with it 

[46:14 - 51:33]  Closing segment Takeaways

You can reach Dr. Colleen C. Cullinan
Twitter:  @ColleenCullinan
 
Links to resources mentioned on the show
 
Other episodes in the series:
Episode #88 
ADHD: Strategies for Boosting Executive Function Pt I
https://302.buzz/88ADHD-Boosting Executive Function
Episode #109 
ADHD: Executive Functions Pt II
https://302.buzz/109ADHDpt2

Key quotes for Twitter:
“Kids who meet criteria for ADHD tend to be about 2-3 years delayed compared to their same age peers. And I think this is particularly true with working memory and working memory is really a tricky executive function”..  Colleen Cullinan
“There is a lot of data that suggests that folks who meet criteria for ADHD are in more car accidents and have more moving violations and tickets… colleen Cullinan
     
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