The ADHD Parenting Podcast

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The ADHD Parenting Podcast offers practical information to help you help your child reach their full potential without the fluffy stuff. This podcast is presented by Mike McLeod, SLP from GrowNow ADHD, and Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, from ADHD Dude.
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Debunking Four Common ADHD Parenting Myths
Episode 49
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

In this episode of the Mike and Ryan break down four widespread myths about ADHD that continue to circulate on social media, in parent groups, and even in professional settings. Using research-based evidence and clinical experience, they explain what’s accurate, what’s not, and why these misconceptions can be unhelpful for families.Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠{{chapters}}[00:00:00] Start[00:00:48] Mike’s Book Announcement[00:01:42] Ryan’s Certification Program[00:02:53] Myth One: Seven Types Of ADHD[00:06:45] Myth Two: Genetic Testing For Medication[00:10:29] Myth Three: AuDHD As A Diagnosis[00:14:08] Myth Four: Masking At School[00:15:15] Why ADHD Behavior Is Context Dependent[00:24:46] Final Takeaways And Closing Thoughts