The symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and executive functioning difficulties—often lead to stress. In this CHADD Ask the Expert, Diane Dempster, CPC, PCC, MHSA, and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, CPCC, MCC, explain how stress impacts a family with ADHD and provide ways to manage stress and communicate effectively.

More information on ADHD and Stress: https://chadd.org/adhd-and-stress/

Elaine Taylor-Klaus, CPCC, MCC and Diane Dempster, CPC, PCC, MHSA, are certified professional coaches, community educators, and advocates for families living with ADHD. They have 6 complex kids between their two families and are passionate about helping parents reduce the stress of raising children with ADHD. Experts in the fields of coaching and ADHD they are the co-founders of ImpactADHD.com, a global resource offering training, coaching and guidance for parents.

Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
9:10 - What are the reasons and who is affected?
12:32 - What are the effects when there is stress in the family?
15:50 - How can poor communication lead to more stress?
18:06 - What are some reasons parents and children with ADHD struggle to communicate effectively?
21:02 - Why is it necessary to create and maintain healthy interactions and what steps can parents take?
24:46 - What types of tools or services are best to help families during times of stress?
26:08 - Final thoughts.
29:54 - Contact Diane and Elaine.


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