21 Quick Questions for Helping Bright Kids with ADHD
An excellent resource if you're new to an ADHD diagnosis or feeling stuck
What You Will Learn:
When you first find out about a child's ADHD diagnosis, it's overwhelming. You're not sure of your next steps, what to prioritize, or who to consult. I recently sat down with a mom who just received a new diagnosis for her child, and here are some of the key questions and answers we discussed.
- First Steps: Prioritize ADHD challenges to support focus and attention.
- Time Hacks: Improve time management, planning, and organization skills.
- Strengths First: Balance ADHD strengths with struggles for confidence.
- School Advocacy: Request ADHD-friendly classroom accommodations.
- Home Routines: Build ADHD-friendly habits for focus and emotional regulation.
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Meet your guide
DEBBIE STEINBERG, LMFT
Hello, I’m Debbie Steinberg, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping uniquely bright individuals thrive. Since 2009, I’ve supported bright adults, kids, and families through challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, autism, and dyslexia. I founded Bright & Quirky and led our parenting IdeaLab, helping thousands of families along the way.
I earned my undergraduate degree at Middlebury College and my Master’s in Child, Couple, and Family Counseling at Antioch University in Seattle. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at Harvard, being inducted into the Cognitive Diversity Hall of Fame, and will soon be presenting at Stanford. But more than my professional journey, I understand this personally—I’ve raised my own bright and quirky family and am dedicated to creating a life that nurtures both strengths and challenges.
With a global community of over 50,000 people in more than 150 countries, I’m excited to guide you in designing your most uniquely bright life. Together, we’ll work toward building a life where you can truly thrive.