In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, the creator of Independence Therapy. They explore the alarming rise of anxiety in children and the surprising role of parental overprotection. What are the hidden dangers of micromanaging kids? Can fostering independence actually reduce anxiety? As they delve into the innovative approach of Independence Therapy, listeners will discover how discomfort, risk, and the "4 D's" can empower children.

Find Dr. Ortiz @ www.drcamiloortiz.com

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Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠

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[00:03:57] Kids' independence and anxiety.

[00:06:09] Overprotection and child anxiety.

[00:09:25] Risks of child independence.

[00:12:39] Permissive parenting and anxiety.

[00:16:35] Mega doses of independence.

[00:22:32] Independence and grit in children.

[00:23:32] Getting out of comfort zones.

[00:28:22] Reducing family accommodation in ADHD.

[00:32:19] Pseudoscience in neurodiverse parenting.

[00:36:10] Eliminating demands parenting consequences.

[00:39:03] National licensure for telehealth.

Ryan and Mike discuss the critical topic of prioritizing long-term goals for children with ADHD. They explore the challenges of time blindness and the importance of fostering self-awareness and accountability in young adults. Are parents inadvertently over-accommodating their children, and how does this impact their future independence? What practical strategies can parents implement to ensure their kids develop essential executive functioning skills?

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Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠

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[00:00:39] Long-term goals for ADHD children.

[00:03:48] ADHD and self-awareness challenges.

[00:08:25] Accountability in IEPs.

[00:10:25] IEPs and long-term accountability.

[00:15:01] Feel-good parenting on social media.

[00:19:10] Social media and parenting narratives.

[00:20:35] ABA vilification and misconceptions.

[00:24:33] Anti-science movement in mental health.

[00:27:36] Expectations for children with ADHD.

[00:30:53] Cultivating flexibility in children.

[00:34:15] Realistic future conversations with teens.

[00:36:49] Executive functions and success.

Ryan and Michael discuss their top tips for a successful school year for children with ADHD. They cover the importance of not tainting the parent-child relationship over homework, the benefits of enlisting supporters, and the significance of letting children communicate with their teachers independently. They also touch on the impact of written agendas, setting limits on Chromebook usage, and the value of realistic IEP goals. The guys emphasize the need for a good relationship with teachers and offer insights on navigating school challenges.

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Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube

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[00:02:08] Do not toxify homework relationship.

[00:04:09] Homework strategies for ADHD children.

[00:08:17] Kids' Homework Communication with Teachers.

[00:11:47] Learned helplessness and self-advocacy.

[00:15:03] Importance of school activities.

[00:17:43] Therapy oversaturation in children.

[00:19:41] Kids are anti-fragile.

[00:22:08] Incorporating agendas for homework.

[00:26:02] Managing homework distractions.

[00:29:27] Teacher training challenges.

[00:32:20] Executive functioning challenges in schools.

[00:36:53] Unstructured play at school.

[00:39:16] Non-sporty kids and alternative activities.

[00:42:29] Maintaining positive teacher relationships.

[00:45:36] ADHD kids and accountability.

[00:48:57] Resiliency and dealing with challenges.

[00:50:47] Negative teacher talk repercussions.

[12:45:22] Mental health conditions.⁠⁠⁠