SHINING WITH ADHD

#164: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

The Childhood Collective

9/4/2024

SUMMARY

If you have been around the world of ADHD for a while, you may have heard the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria" or RSD. When kids with ADHD experience RSD, they can fall into negative thought patterns such as, "nobody likes me" ... and it can be heartbreaking to watch. In this conversation, Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart shares empathy, insight, and practical strategies for parents to help our kids (and ourselves!) through those tough moments.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.

LINKS + RESOURCES

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart Instagram

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart’s website A New Day Pediatric Psychology

Episode #127: Competition to Cooperation: Siblings and ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Episode #164 Transcript

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