How do you help a child with ADHD stay organized, on task, and confident in school? Richard Gallagher, PhD, a child and adolescent psychologist at NYU Langone Health, shares groundbreaking research on organizational skills training for children with ADHD—a behavioral treatment that’s changing lives and improving classroom performance. This episode dives into how executive functioning challenges manifest in real life, the strengths (and limits) of technology, and the power of parent training and therapeutic coaching to help children thrive.
Dr. Richard Gallagher is Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Director of the Organization Skills Program.
🔍 Topics Covered
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Current Research on Organizational Skills
01:06 Executive Functioning and Practical Interventions
02:37 Impact of Interventions on ADHD
04:41 Expanding Research and Brain Connectivity
05:08 Medication and Organizational Skills
08:11 Technology in ADHD Assessment
15:39 Effective Parenting Styles for ADHD
23:10 Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Future Research
25:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
📚 Related Resources
👨⚕️More about Dr. Richard Gallagher
🔬 NYU Child Study Center
📘 “Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD” by Richard Gallagher, Howard B. Abikoff, and Elana G. Spira
📝 CHADD Parent Training Resources
📈 CDC ADHD Parent Guide
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