I am reading the American Psychological Assn.'s monthly journals article on "Managing Emotion Dysregulation in ADHD" by Kirsten Weir. Two studies really grabbed my attention: 1. The American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.171, No.3, 2014 (Shaw et al.) - reports several studies researched indicate 30-70% of adults with ADHD and 25-45% children with ADHD have significant emotion dysregulation. 2. Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol.26, NO.4, 2022 (Guo, C., et al.) - report from a meta-analysis that best treatments for ADHD include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Social Skills training, and Parent Training.

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I became certified in administering the Safe Sound Protocol in November 2021 to children, teens, and adults as a non-medication treatment that have proven effectiveness with the following individuals: ADHD Depression Anxiety Learning Problems Chronic Fatigue/Pain Autism IBS POTS Parkinson's Trauma Sensory Processing Disorders Communication Problems Behavioral Issues

Parents that I've worked with this week have reminded me how much they take for granted that their children "know" what to do in certain situations. I had a 14 year old guy experience negative mental & emotional consequences while visiting Disney for Spring Break. He didn't have the sensory tools to block the noise nor did he remember to take a break from the anxiety influenced by the crowds. He would have benefitted from increased use of self-management skills and parental prompting of those skills. The Lesson is that we're all in a learning process and family members must work together in skills building to meet the needs of the experience. Let's keep pushing towards building skills together!!