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If ADHD is a disorder, can it also be a gift or even a superpower? Some people say that it is. People with ADHD are often acutely aware of their struggles which can ravage self-esteem, so it’s natural to seek ways to feel better about themselves. It’s certainly true that individuals with ADHD have many gifts, but there are risks to claiming that ADHD itself is what provides those gifts.
In this session, view Ari Tuckman and Jessica McCabe as they integrate the impact of ableism on how disorders are defined, address the risks of toxic positivity, and assist clients to navigate social expectations for performance.
You’ll discover:
Don’t miss this dynamic duo - critically acclaimed author and presenter and podcaster, Ari Tuckman, and film actor, creator and star of award-winning YouTube channel How to ADHD and TEDx presenter, Jessica McCabe!
Continuing Professional Development credit is not available on this product.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - ADHD Struggles with Self-Esteem and Labels (1.2 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - ADHD Struggles with Self-Esteem and Labels (120.8 KB) | 22 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD expert. He is the author of four books on adult ADHD – one for clinicians and three for the general public. He has also written several book chapters and is a frequent author for ADHD-related publications, including ADDitude Magazine and Attention Magazine.
He is a popular and dynamic presenter who routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complex concepts understandable and useful. He has given more than 650 presentations and podcast interviews for professionals and members of the public, across America and in Sweden, Turkey, Greece, Mexico, England, Spain, Denmark, Canada, and Iceland.
He has appeared on CNN, National Public Radio, and XM Radio and has been quoted in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, USnews.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Men’s Health, and many other media outlets. He is a former board member and current conference committee chair for CHADD and is the 2023 recipient of their Hall of Fame award for his significant contributions to the field.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ari Tuckman maintains a private practice. He receives royalties as a published author. Ari Tuckman receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ari Tuckman is the National Conference Committee co-chair for CHAAD.
At 32, Jessica McCabe’s ADHD brought her to the darkest point of her life thus far. At 34, she was thriving both personally and professionally, producing a successful, award-winning YouTube channel about living with ADHD - How to ADHD. She is also known for roles in several independent films and television shows including the show American Dreams and the short film Lure. Since its founding in 2015, How to ADHD has grown to over 1.25 million subscribers. The channel – widely respected by treatment providers, ADHD researchers, and especially the ADHD community – has become a treasure trove of scientifically backed and experientially affirming information on how people with ADHD might work with their brains in a world not built for them.
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