I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.

About this episode

Rae discusses the challenges of getting help for her child with ADHD despite her expertise in the field.

Today’s episode is a crossover with Understood’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box. Host Jessica Shaw interviewed Rae about something she rarely discusses on Hyperfocus: Being a mom to a fabulous kid with ADHD. Even with Rae’s 20 years of experience studying and writing about ADHD, getting help for her child in school has been really challenging. Here’s how she’s supporting her daughter while they wait for school services.

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Shaw

Guest: Rae

Topics covered

• ADHD
• parenting
• education
• support
• mental health

Keywords

• ADHD
• parenting
• school services
• support
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Understood

Books & works: Everyone Gets a Juice Box, Hyperfocus

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