
Late Diagnosed ADHD: Executive Function Strategies from Wise Squirrel founder, Dave Delaney, Ep 77
From The Executive Function Podcast by Sarah Kesty, Brain Tools School
February 15, 2026 · 47 min
About this episode
Dave Delaney shares his journey with late-diagnosed ADHD and effective executive function strategies.
Hello, Team! If you'd only known then what you know now, right? Dave Delaney, creator of the Wise Squirrels Podcast, knows the sentiment well. When he was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago, he realized how much his patterns of strengths and struggles made sense. And, he realized, becoming aware of his brain also meant matching up strategies to help him thrive. On the show, he shares about his journey to discover the executive function strategies that work for him, as well as some encouragement for when you have challenging moments. You'll love Dave's positive spirit and insights! All my love to you, listeners, Sarah Connect with Dave: Wise Squirrels Dave's Website The Wise Squirrels Nest Dave's Substack PS My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at Solution Tree or on Amazon . I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, reach out ! Sarah at sarahkesty.com. #adhd, #ExecutiveFunction, #adultADHD, #tdah, #LateDiagnosis, #add
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Kesty
Guest: Dave Delaney
Topics covered
- ADHD
- executive function
- personal journey
- mental health
- strategies for success
Keywords
- ADHD
- executive function
- late diagnosis
- mental health
- strategies
- personal growth
- Wise Squirrels
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wise Squirrels, Solution Tree, Amazon, Wise Squirrels Podcast, Wise Squirrels Nest, Substack
Products: Growing Executive Function
More episodes of The Executive Function Podcast
- Life as a Highly Sensitive Person: Strategies and Insight from Dr Judith Orloff Ep 87 · May 26, 2026 · 37 min
- How to Negotiate for What You Need: tips and tools for ND brains with expert John Richardson Ep 86 · May 12, 2026 · 41 min
- Back at School: solutions for absenteeism with Dr Dennis, Ep 85 · April 13, 2026 · 37 min
- Writing, Executive Function, and Life: Sarah Kesty is the GUEST this week, with host Blaise Aguirre Ep 84 · April 8, 2026 · 48 min
- Sustainable Stress Strategies with Amy Leneker, Ep 83 · March 27, 2026 · 42 min
- Anxiety and Executive Function: Brain-friendly strategies with Kristen Stuppy, Ep 82 · March 21, 2026 · 38 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Executive Function Podcast podcast page.