Three Seminars Coming up in April
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by Thomas Armstrong
2M ago
In April, I’ll be doing three seminars for Animas Coaching on ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Multiple Intelligences.  Here are the dates: April 4, 2024 – Eight Kinds of Smart April 11 2024 – The Power of Neurodiversity April 25, 2024 – Tapping the Joy and Energy of the ADHD Brain Times for these virtual seminars will […] The post Three Seminars Coming up in April first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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Leonardo da Vinci’s IEP Meeting (Video)
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
6M ago
Imagine that Leonardo da Vinci was a child growing up in contemporary times and school authorities had to determine whether or not he should receive an IEP (Individual Education Plan).  Here’s what the meeting might look like:  Video Transcript Principal:  ”Okay, I think we’re ready to start.  Who wants to get the ball rolling?”‘ […] The post Leonardo da Vinci’s IEP Meeting (Video) first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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Does ADHD Even Exist?
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
In this concluding video in my 12-part video series ”The Myth of the ADHD Child,” I examine the question ”Does ADHD even exist?” I approach this question from several angles, including the questions: ”Do ADHD symptoms exist?” (yes, they do), ”Does ADHD exist as a de facto disorder?” (yes, it does, it’s in the DSM), […] The post Does ADHD Even Exist? first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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ADHD Isn’t a Disorder, It’s a Neurodiversity
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
This video – part 11 in my 12-part video series on The Myth of the ADHD Child – introduces the field of neurodiversity as a better way of thinking about children diagnosed with ADHD. It defines neurodiversity and discusses the problem in positing any kind of ”normal brain” in the general population. The video then […] The post ADHD Isn’t a Disorder, It’s a Neurodiversity first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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6 Environmental Factors Contributing to ADHD Symptoms
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
This video (and accompanying transcript below) looks at six ecological factors contributing to a diagnosis of ADHD including:     ultra-processed food, nature deficit disorder, the decline of rough-and-tumble play, the lack of adequate sunshine, the toxic effects of environmental contaminants, and inadequate sleep. It recommends that we not turn a blind eye to these […] The post 6 Environmental Factors Contributing to ADHD Symptoms first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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ADHD as a Social Construction
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
In this video (number 10 in my 12-part video series on The Myth of the ADHD Child), I provide a sociological interpretation of the disorder as a strong counterpoint to the usual depiction of ADHD as a medical disorder with a biochemical basis. I explain how the phenomenon of ADHD emerged over the past several […] The post ADHD as a Social Construction first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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ADHD as an Evolutionary Advantage in Prehistoric Times (and Today)
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
In 1993, ADHD advocate Thom Hartmann wrote that people diagnosed with ADHD are ”hunters in a farmer’s world.” In this video, I continue his train of thought by focusing on how ADHD may best be represented as a genetic adaptation to conditions during prehistoric times. The video describes Darwin’s theory of natural selection and examines […] The post ADHD as an Evolutionary Advantage in Prehistoric Times (and Today) first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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Register for Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2023
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
I’ll be one of the keynoters at the upcoming Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2023 that runs from October 1-3, 2023 as a virtual conference. Registration is $20.00 for general admission, $40.00 for educators who need a certificate of completion, and $100.00 for clinicians (psychologists, psychiatrists, MSWs, MFTs etc. with CEU credits available).  You can register here. […] The post Register for Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2023 first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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Is It ADHD, or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
Most people think of ADHD as a discrete medical disorder.  However, I’ve suggested that the symptoms associated with ADHD can be accounted for in terms of a wide variety of other influences.  So far in my You Tube video series on The Myth of the ADHD, I’ve talked about the impact of media, all-boy behavior, […] The post Is It ADHD, or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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Is It ADHD, Or All-Boy Behavior?
The American Institute for Learning & Human Development | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
by Thomas Armstrong
7M ago
Three times as many boys are diagnosed with ADHD than girls. One of the reasons for this imbalance is that we may be pathologizing normal boy behavior as ADHD symptoms. In this video I compare normal gender differences in free play situations. Boys prefer changing activities more often than girls, they gravitate toward playing with […] The post Is It ADHD, Or All-Boy Behavior? first appeared on Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D ..read more
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