Episode 5: ADHD and Students: When to get evaluated

HOST: Cindy Hovington, Ph.D. Founder of Curious Neuron

GUEST: Dr. Audrey Benoit, Neuropsychologist

EPISODE SUMMARY

This is part 1 of 2 for our ADHD and Students Topic.

In today's episode, I discuss ADHD with my guest, Dr. Audrey Benoit. Is your child showing signs of ADHD or do they simply struggle with inattention? What are some signs that you should get evaluated? Can children with ADHD be misdiagnosed? What are some aids provided in the classroom? Lastly, we discuss medications for ADHD, how they work and when it might be the right time for a child to start taking medication.

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Resources:

They will be available with Part 2.

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