The Strengths of ADHD
with Dr. Marjan Ebadi and Dr. Dylan Stewart
with Dr. Marjan Ebadi and Dr. Dylan Stewart
Episode 6, Season 4 | November 6, 2023
Along with its challenges, ADHD also brings unique strengths. Those strengths are often overshadowed by challenges, so in today’s episode we want to shed light on the strengths! In this episode we explore these strengths and how understanding strengths can transform the way we think about ADHD and how we can support our students with ADHD. We talk with CHC psychologists, Dr. Marjan Ebadi and Dr. Dylan Stewart, who share their knowledge and experience with us. Educators, parents and anyone interested in empowering students with ADHD will find valuable insights and strategies for maximizing the potential of these amazing youth.
Dr. Ebadi attended the University of California, Davis, for undergraduate degrees in psychology and english. After graduating, she worked as a behavioral therapist at Easter Seals Bay Area, working with children and families with autism spectrum disorder. Dr, Ebadi then attended Alliant International University, San Diego, to earn her MA and PhD with an emphasis on Child and Family. She worked in various settings such as schools, residential treatment centers, and community mental health during her training years. Dr. Ebadi has extensive training in Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Parent and Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Ebadi has predominantly worked with children and teens with various presenting concerns such as depression, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and complex trauma. When not working, Dr. Ebadi enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, being outdoors, reading or trying new foods.
Dr. Stewart graduated from the University of California, Davis with an undergraduate degree in Psychology. After graduation he worked as a residential counselor for a San Francisco group home, and ran a summer camp. He then attended the PGSP – Stanford PsyD Consortium to obtain his doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on children and families. He completed his internship and post doctorate training with the WestCoast Children’s Clinic, where he went on to become a staff clinician providing therapy and psychological assessment for children. Dr. Stewart’s clinical passions include the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disorders, as well as projective assessment measures. While away from work, Dr. Stewart can be found rock climbing, mountain biking or backpacking somewhere in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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What’s ADHD (And What’s Not) In the Classroom
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ADHD in Schools: Adopting a Strengths-based Perspective
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Learners with ADHD: Effective Strategies for Educators
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How (and Why) to Help Your ADHD Child Embrace Their Strengths
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Five Ways to Help Children with ADHD Develop Their Strengths
5 Strategies to Engage Students with Attention Issues
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