111: ADHD Through a Neuroscientific Lens - A Discussion with Dr. Tamara Hussain

About this episode

Dr. Tamara Hussain discusses her journey in educational psychology and shares insights on supporting children with ADHD through neuroscience-informed strategies.

In this episode of the ADHD Goals podcast, Dr. Tamara Hussein, a registered educational and child psychologist, discusses her extensive background and journey from teaching to educational psychology. She shares critical insights on tailoring teaching strategies and interventions for ADHD children, informed by neuroscience. The conversation explores the importance of understanding brain development phases, providing a supportive environment for risk-taking, and the essential role of family time and authentic parental communication. Dr. Hussein also offers practical advice on fostering independence and managing ADHD symptoms through experiential learning and visual storytelling. Links: https://www.ep-practice.co.uk/ https://www.neurokids.co.uk/neuropsychology-milton-keynes-dr-tamara-hussain https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tamara-hussain-489a498b/ 00:00 Introduction and ADHD Canvas Promotion 01:38 Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:40 Dr. Tamara Hussein's Background 04:10 Understanding ADHD and Neurodiversity 07:29 Neuroscience and Developmental Phases 11:53 Strategies for Supporting ADHD in Children 16:44 Montessori Education and Child-Led Learning 21:47 Challenges and Strategies in…

People in this episode

Host: Laurence Pratt

Guest: Dr. Tamara Hussain

Topics covered

• ADHD
• neuroscience
• educational psychology
• teaching strategies
• child development
• parental communication

Keywords

• ADHD
• neuroscience
• educational psychology
• teaching strategies
• child development
• parental communication
• experiential learning
• visual storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ADHD Goals, Montessori Education, Neurokids, EP Practice, LinkedIn

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