Ep 002: Pediatric Neurologist on Parenting ADHD: Focus on What Matters

Sarah Cheyette, MD, graduated cum laude in Cognitive Neuroscience from Princeton University, and received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Medical School. Following specialty training in Pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and Pediatric Neurology at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, she has established a pediatric neurology practice at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

Dr. Cheyette treats people with ADHD with medication and non-medication strategies such as those outlined in her books, ADHD and the Focused Mind, Winning with ADHD, and ADHD & Me. She brings a powerful professional perspective on the benefits and limitations of ADHD medication, and the many behavioral adaptations people with ADHD must embrace to thrive with their condition. She and her husband Benjamin have four kids and live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Sarah Cheyette about what is most important for parents to understand when raising teens and young adults with ADHD.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

·      Addressing anxiety and stress often leads to an underlying ADHD diagnosis

·      A foundation of trust is instrumental in navigating ADHD with your child

·      Focusing on pride and personal satisfaction establishes self-motivation

Connect with Sarah:

Website

https://sarahcheyette.com/

1-2-3 ADHD Blog 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/1-2-3-adhd

Find her book, ADHD & Me on Amazon

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/SarahCheyetteMD

@sarahcheyettemd

Twitter

https://twitter.com/ADHDFocusedMind

@adhdfocusedmind

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