#164: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

SHINING WITH ADHD #164: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise LockhartThe Childhood Collective9/4/2024SUMMARYIf you have been around the world of ADHD for a while, you may have heard the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria" or RSD. When kids with ADHD experience RSD, they can fall into negative thought patterns such as, "nobody likes me" ... and it can be heartbreaking to watch. In this conversation, Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart shares empathy, insight, and practical strategies for parents to help our kids (and ourselves!) through those tough moments.MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.LINKS + RESOURCESDr. Ann-Louise Lockhart InstagramDr. Ann-Louise Lockhart’s website A New Day Pediatric PsychologyEpisode #127: Competition to Cooperation: Siblings and ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise LockhartEpisode #164 TranscriptThe Childhood Collective InstagramHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.comMentioned in this episode:Customizable ADHD PrintablesIf 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! PrintablesBoard Games for Kids with ADHDBoard 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 ADHDCreating Calm CourseCreating 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