Adam Wilson is the creator of Calmer Con. An event he developed to help kids with sensory needs experience the thrill of a comic book convention, without the overwhelm. Adam’s son is on the spectrum, so at it’s core, Calmer Con is a mission of love for him. And Calmer Con's first convention was great. I know, becasue I was there!
(And yes, I realize this show is supposed to be about ADHD, but I tend to think of autism as sort of a cousin to ADHD, and many of the challenges are similar. Not to mention, Adam’s story is so good that I just had to have him on.)
In this episode we’ll look at the struggles of parents who’s kids can be overwhelmed by sensory input, discuss the importance of acceptance, and maybe, just maybe, find the inspiration to do something big!
9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo Plug:
The 9thAnnual Online ADHD Awareness Expo will take place throughout the month of October. And I’ll be a part of it. My topic is 3 Ways to Communicate with Your ADHD Child Besides Talking.
Register at https://www.adhdexpo.com/adhdessentialsto let them know I sent you.
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Mindfulness, and a Teacher’s View of Distance Learning with Stephanie Letourneau, 3rd grade teacher
An ADHD Adult Who Pursued His Childhood Passions to NASA, with Chris, ADHD Adult and NASA Problem-Solver
ADHD & Money with Alicia, ADHD Mom of ADHD Kids
The ADHD Effect on Marriage Relationships with Melissa Orlov, ADHD Expert, Marriage Consultant, and Author
Mindful Over Matter: How to Power Up Your Kid’s Brain, with Alan Brown, the ADD Crusher
COVID Q&A with ADHD Coaches Lollie Weeks and Kyra Todd
Creativity and Confidence Born of Big Passions and Small Wins with Roxanne Jarrett, Educator, Artist, Creativity Coach, and Mom with ADHD.
An Overview of COVID-19 with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, Pediatrician.
Thoughts on Self-Care During COVID-19
COVID-19 & What to Do When You and Your Kids are Stuck in the House with Dr. Sharon Saline, Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Expert
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Technology and ADHD with Brittany Smith of Devise and Conquer
How to Play with Your Kid with Megan Vandersluys, Play Therapist
Two Good Things One Thing You Would Change If You Could at Disney, with Brendan Mahan Your Traveling Talker
Bids and Turning Towards with Dr. Don Cole, Clinical Director for The Gottman Institute
Guarding Your Yes with René Brooks of Black Girl, Lost Keys
Safety and Peace of Mind Through Structure, with Mike, former Marine and ADHD dad
Learn the Reasons for Our Kids Behavior by Underreacting, with Michelle, ADHD mom and School Librarian
Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper, ADHD & Attention Coach, Host of Attention Talk Radio, and ADHD Dad
Finding the Gifts in ADHD with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parecalls, Pediatrician and Mom with ADHD
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