#122: ADHD Evaluations: More Prep, Less Stress!

SHINING WITH ADHD 

EPISODE #122: ADHD Evaluations: More Prep, Less Stress!

The Childhood Collective

8/16/2023

SUMMARY

In this episode, we share how a little preparation will ease any stress you or your child might have about the evaluation process AND give you confidence in the results that you get. We are answering your burning questions we hear all the time. From, "Should I give my child their ADHD medication on the day of the evaluation?" to, "How do I explain an evaluation to my child?" we have got you covered! 

CONNECT WITH US

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. If you’re not engaging with us on social, click the links below. We share ADHD parenting tools and tips along with empathy (and a little humor!). 

LINKS + RESOURCES

Who Can Diagnose ADHD

Does My Child With ADHD Need a 504-Plan At School?

7 Things Parents Need To Know

FREE School Accommodations Guide

Executive Functions At School

Shining At School

Mentioned in this episode:

Creating Calm Course

Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!

Creating Calm Course

Customizable ADHD Printables

If you are an ADHD parent who is drowning in the chaos of forgotten lunches, lost homework, or bedtime battles…you are not alone. ADHD parents often find themselves giving hundreds of reminders that often result in yelling and frustration. Instantly download these printable routines and work with your child to create a routine that is customized to your family’s needs. Use the exclusive code “PODCAST” for 10% off!

Printables

Board Games for Kids with ADHD

Board games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas! We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes.

Board Games for Kids with ADHD