Adults with ADHD Parenting Kids with ADHD with Guest Justin Gillespie.
Description
In episode 27, "Adults with ADHD Parenting Kids with ADHD," host, Dan Rothenberg interviews Justin Gillespie, a therapist and owner of a center for people with ADHD in Plymouth, Michigan. They delve into the challenges and experiences of adults with ADHD who parent children with the same condition. Gillespie emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in therapy and the necessity of creating a structured home environment tailored to a child's individual needs. They also discuss the genetic component of ADHD, the impact of rejection sensitivity dysphoria on self-esteem, and the importance of parental self-care. Gillespie highlights the crucial role that parents play in shaping their children's self-perception and self-talk. The episode also touches on the misdiagnosis of ADHD in adults, particularly women, as bipolar disorder.
United States
