Dec 14, 2021
Hyperactivity, endless energy, incessant speaking, and impulsivity... These are some common signs of classic ADHD in little ones that many of us may recognise.
Today on the Spot Family Podcast we're speaking to Olwen Forker from Backchat Speech Pathology in Brisbane, who's bringing her extensive ADHD expertise to the conversation with a particular focus on awareness around inattentive ADHD markers.
Olwen's three children each have ADHD as part of their neurodevelopmental profile and today she shares her journey as a mother and Speech Pathologist who not only specialises but lives her work with neurodiverse little ones.
Hear all the ways that classic versus inattentive ADHD presents, the various challenges experienced in executive functioning, and how the Backchat clinic works as an invaluable resource for parents, paediatricians, OTs, and GPs.
This episode covers everything you need to know about ADHD, so if you're a parent whose gut instinct is telling you something's up, a therapist or teacher who wants to expand your knowledge, or you are just interested in this increasingly prevalent diagnosis, tune in now!
In this episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
BackChat Speech Pathology on Facebook
BackChat Speech Pathology on Instagram
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Program
SFP Episode 14: Talk, Read, Play, Succeed with Little Birdie Books
SFP Episode 2: What is Working Memory? With Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway