Dr. Adriana Popescu
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EP 3 – A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism with Anne Maxwell, LCSW
EP 3 – A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism with Anne Maxwell, LCSW
EP 3 – A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism with Anne Maxwell, LCSW
Saturday 30th May 2020
Dr. Adriana Popescu and Anne Maxwell discuss empowering kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism by recognizing their unique strengths in this episode.
36 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Non-judgmental
Engaging
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Get the buttons here!Seeing Beyond Labels: Embracing the Unique Strengths of Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism
What if there is nothing wrong with kids who have ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism? What gifts, talents, and abilities do they have? What is it like to empower them?
Imagine if we could see beyond the labels often assigned to children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism. In this thought-provoking episode of 'Kaleidoscope of Possibilities', Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Anne Maxwell, LCSW, RPT-S, a psychotherapist with a fresh perspective on these diagnoses. Instead of viewing these conditions as limitations, Anne challenges us to recognize the unique gifts and talents these kids possess.
Through engaging stories and practical tools, they explore how to empower children and their families to thrive in a world that often misunderstands them. Anne shares her journey and how her background shaped her understanding of these children. They dive into the idea that what we often see as disabilities might actually be abilities in disguise.
With anecdotes from her practice and insights from her revolutionary book, 'Would You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?', Anne provides a compelling argument for rethinking how we approach mental health in schools and at home. The episode covers a range of topics, from questioning traditional diagnoses to finding new ways to support different learning styles. Anne and Dr. Adriana discuss the importance of self-soothing techniques, the benefits of multitasking, and the power of embracing each child's unique strengths.
They also touch on how to handle difficult interactions and empower both parents and children to take control of their own narratives. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and mental health professionals looking for innovative ways to support children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism. It's an invitation to shift our perspective and see the incredible possibilities that lie beyond the labels.