About this episode
Ryan and Mike discuss the critical topic of prioritizing long-term goals for children with ADHD. They explore the challenges of time blindness and the importance of fostering self-awareness and accountability in young adults. Are parents inadvertently over-accommodating their children, and how does this impact their future independence? What practical strategies can parents implement to ensure their kids develop essential executive functioning skills? Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IG Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube [00:00:00] Start [00:00:39] Long-term goals for ADHD children. [00:03:48] ADHD and self-awareness challenges. [00:08:25] Accountability in IEPs. [00:10:25] IEPs and long-term accountability. [00:15:01] Feel-good parenting on social media. [00:19:10] Social media and parenting narratives. [00:20:35] ABA vilification and misconceptions. [00:24:33] Anti-science movement in mental health. [00:27:36] Expectations for children with ADHD. [00:30:53] Cultivating flexibility in children. [00:34:15] Realistic future conversations with teens. [00:36:49] Executive functions and success.