Are “natural” remedies really better when it comes to ADHD, autism, and related conditions? What does it mean to use a “natural” treatment or intervention? In this episode, I discuss why those questions aren’t easy to answer. Specifically, I discuss: ✅The “appeal to nature” fallacy, what it is and why it’s potentially harmful. ✅Common “natural”…
Tag: attention
EP 002: Improve attention and focus by building these skills
Do you find that using organizers, minimizing distractions, or using rewards just don’t work when it comes to getting your kids to focus? Does getting your kids to follow through with chores, homework, or other daily tasks seem like pulling teeth? If so, you’re going to love this episode. When it comes to getting kids…
EP 001: The Attention Span Myth
Can you change your child’s capacity to focus? Or do they just have to play the hand they’ve been dealt for life? In this episode, I share the myths and misconceptions surrounding those questions. I also discuss the great “medication debate”, including ways it’s often mishandled by well-meaning professionals, and also the set of skills…