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10th Anniversary Celebration
March 17-22, 2025
34 EXPERTS • ONLINE • FREE
10TH ANNIVERSARY SURPRISES FOR EVERYONE!
ADHD is different for women
Don't miss this life-changing week!
Yes, ADHD IS different for women, so we’ve invited the world’s top ADHD experts to talk specifically about women’s issues. It’s truly a cream-of-the-crop lineup of experts.
It was so nice to hear all these experts take my experiences as a woman with ADD seriously! Thanks for your excitement — I could feel it. You made the Palooza feel special and amazing, so I felt like I was really joining a conference, rather than just watching a bunch of interviews. I'm already looking forward to next year.
Great topics and variety! Linda and her team are a class act. We need strong leaders like her providing current information and support for the ADHD community, especially for women.
Keep up the good work! This really is a blessing - I have seen numerous psychologists and doctors and none of them have a clue about adhd and menopausal women - lets hope there will be some advances there. At least if nothing else I had some validation. I am so tired of the dismissals by younger women doctors and the eye-rolls (by male doctors).
Why the Palooza?
Because ADHD Women are Overdue for Some Special Treatment
Twenty-five years ago, ADD, as it was then known, was rarely diagnosed in girls and women. Gradually, the medical and psychology communities recognized that symptoms of ADHD are somewhat different for females.
Diagnosis and treatment opened doors for women. A collective sigh of relief could be heard from women who once thought they were either lazy, depressed, or even a bit crazy. It was just ADHD!
Free Yourself
Most ADHD women suffer in isolation. They hide behind a mask that helps them pass for “normal.” In some situations. On some days. For a little while. You are not the only one who feels the shame and guilt of missing the mark.
Find Understanding
ADHD women need resources from those who truly understand their challenges. Learn from professionals who have researched, written about, and listened to personal stories like ours. Steep in their expertise, soak up their wisdom.
I have enjoyed the Palooza talks! I can’t believe how much information was being shared. What a great idea and service for those of us living with this gift. I signed up for Encore, too! Yeah! Now I can revisit several speakers that really hit the target for me. Maybe even get my hubby to listen, too!
I'm psyched! Last year was my first and it was a breakthrough!! Linda, you do an amazing job.
Brief Intro - The State of ADHD Women, 2025
Terry Matlen, LMSW / Linda Roggli, PCC
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Changing the DSM-5 ADHD Criteria to Represent the Symptoms of Girls and Women
Maggie Sibley, Ph.D.
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Edition) provides our current system for diagnosing ADHD. The DSM-5 ADHD criteria were shaped over several decades based on research conducted with young boys, leaving many questions about their appropriateness for girls and women. In this presentation, Dr. Sibley will discuss key ways in which future DSM editions might be revised to improve identification of ADHD in girls and women. She will describe the process the American Psychiatric Association uses to revise the DSM and how women with ADHD can contribute to crowdsourcing of new symptoms for future DSM editions.
About Maggie Sibley, PH.D:
Maggie Sibley, Ph.D. is a researcher at the University of Washington School of Medicine who has been studying ADHD for nearly two decades. She is a clinical psychologist by training who specializes in ADHD diagnosis and treatment in adolescent and adult populations. Dr. Sibley has authored over 120 scholarly publications on ADHD with research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, Institute of Education Sciences, Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation, and American Psychological Foundation. She is Secretary of the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), a Professional Advisory Board Member for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), chair of the APSARD Adult ADHD Guidelines Diagnosis and Screening Subcommittee, an Editorial Advisory Board Member for Attention magazine, and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Attention Disorders. She is the author of Parent-Teen Therapy for Executive Function Deficits and ADHD: Building Skills and Motivation published by Guilford Press in 2017. Dr. Sibley is interested in understanding public health trends in ADHD, including the rise of ADHD help-seeking among women post-COVID-19 pandemic.
The Heart and Soul of Women with ADHD
Sari Solden, M.S.
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Go beyond the brain with a therapist who has worked with women with ADHD for the last thirty-five years.
Go beyond the basics and the strategies, as I describe what I’ve come to understand about the inner lives of these extraordinary women … their pain, their longings, their frustrations and fears, AND …their strength, their dreams, their depth, passion, and resilience.
As I celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Women with ADHD, join me as I pull back the curtain on the art, beyond the science, to get to the heart of the matter, empathizing in order to help these extraordinary women live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
About Sari Solden, M.S.:
Sari Solden, M.S, is a psychotherapist who has counseled adults with ADHD for over 35 years. She is the author of the books, Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, Journeys Through ADDulthood, and co-author of A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. Her areas of specialization include women’s issues, inattentive ADHD, and the emotional consequences and healing process for adults who grew up with undiagnosed ADHD. She is a prominent keynote speaker on these subjects nationally and internationally. Ms. Solden currently consults with neurodiverse women and neurodiverse mental health professionals, as well as trains therapists in how to help women with ADHD. She serves on the professional advisory board of ADDA and was the recipient of their award for outstanding service by a helping professional.
Living Longer with ADHD: Tips for Health, Focus & Balance
Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
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Women end up bearing a lot of the weight for their households. In addition to working outside of the home, they are the public face of their families and the organizers of family life. The stress with all of these roles can be overwhelming and, a recent study, found that it may be life-threatening. Researchers Elizabeth Nions and her colleagues at Cambridge University found a reduction in life expectancy in adults with ADHD, especially women. Their results showed a reduction of 6.78 years for males and 8.64 years for females. In this session, we will discuss how to reduce physical, psychological and emotional stress in the lives of women with ADHD. You will learn the tools to create your Personal Wellness Plan that will can improve your day-to-day life and longevity.
About Sharon Saline, PSY.D:
Sharon Saline, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD solution card deck specializes in working with children, teens, adults and families living with ADHD, learning disabilities, twice exceptionality and mental health issues. With decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, educator and consultant, she guides people towards a greater understanding about neurodivergence and to live with more productivity and connection. She lectures and facilitates workshops internationally on topics such as ADHD and neurodivergence, executive functioning, the anxiety spectrum, motivation, perfectionism and working with different kinds of learners. Dr. Saline is on the advisory panel, serves as a contributing editor at ADDitudemag.com and hosts their monthly Facebook Live sessions. She also blogs for PsychologyToday.com, appears as a featured expert on MASS Appeal on WWLP-TV and is a part-time lecturer at the Smith School for Social Work. She has been featured in numerous online and print publications including The New York Times, MSN, The Washington Post, The Psychotherapy Networker, Smith College Studies in Social Work, Attention Magazine, ADDitude Magazine and more.
THE Gold Standard of ADHD Care for Women Across the Lifespan
Aaron Dodini M.S., M.A., Ph.D., CGP
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Women have been understudied in virtual every aspect of healthcare with the notable exception of breast cancer research. I guess men just like studying breasts! 🙂 There is a huge gap in the literature about women and ADHD generally–from onset and assessment in girls to later life treatments and finally to how changes in hormones through the menopause continuum affects symptoms and treatment. In this presentation we are going to talk about what research has shown is THE gold standard of ADHD assessment and care for girls and women through the lifespan. Participants will learn about how ADHD shows up differently for women and how aging affects the experience of ADHD and our need for continued assessment that guides individualized treatment through the lifespan. We’ll talk about the need for objective measures that are sensitive to changes in treatments, environmental factors, and biological factors. It’s time we give as much attention to women’s brains and bodies as we do their breasts!
About Aaron Dodini M.S., M.A., Ph.D., CGP:
Aaron Dodini, MS, MA, PhD, is a Licensed Marriage and FamilyTherapist, Clinical Psychologist, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) specialist. As the founder of Dodini Behavioral Health and Calibrate ADHDin Arlington, Virginia with a national reach, he and his colleagues seek to help couples, families, and adults to live bigger, richer, fuller lives. He believes that ADHD is neither a disorder nor a disadvantage when the ADHD brain is unlocked and the brain strengths and challenges are identified. The goal is to help create alignment between the ADHD brain and the circumstances that will allow that person to thrive.Dr. Dodini carries forward a legacy of resilience, hard work, and dedication to personal growth In part because of his beliefs, values, and experiences and in part due to the examples of his ancestors, his family of origin, and his wife and children. He understands the importance of ambition and drive, and also the value of relationships to help us on our journey toward the life we want.When our efforts are based on principles of authenticity, vulnerability, and intimacy with ourselves and with others, we have much of what we need to achieve that goal.
The Power of Micro-Movements: Small Shifts, Big Transformations
Alma Galvan
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How we need to be aware of our connection with our brain and with others. Especially in our AI times.
About Alma Galvan:
In 1996, both of Alma’s children were diagnosed with severe autism, ADHD, Sensory Disorder, and more. Two doctors even told her to put her oldest son in an institution and move on with her life. That’s where her journey began…
It took her over 7 years to discover some powerful new techniques that were scientifically proven to promote brain development. They literally changed her life!
When she started using these techniques, her children’s challenges improved more in just a few months than in all the 7 years combined!
In fact, the changes were so dramatic that other parents noticed and started asking her to work with their children.
That’s how BrainWorx was born. For the past 20 years she has worked with thousands of families to help their children overcome anxiety, overwhelm, distractibility, foggy thinking, procrastination and much more.
What she has found was that movement changes the brain, which allows us to have more functions, and having more functions allows us to have greater ease in life.
Breaking the Over-Functioning Cycle: How to Do Less and Feel More Connected
Tamara Rosier, Ph.D.
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About Tamara Rosier, PH.D
Dr. Tamara Rosier is the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she leads a team dedicated to supporting individuals and families in understanding and managing their unique challenges. She is the author of two books, Your Brain’s Not Broken and You, Me, and Our ADHD Family, which provide practical strategies for navigating the emotional complexities of neurodivergence and personal growth.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Why You're Not Over-Reacting: How Your ADHD Brain Tries to Keep You Safe
Ellen Littman, Ph.D.
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About Ellen Littman, PH.D
Dr. Ellen B. Littman is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in understanding thosew with neurodiverse btains for 35 years. Educated at Brown and Yale Universities, the LIU Clinical Psychology Graduate Progam, and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she is licensed in 40 states via PsyPact. Dr Littman’s prac tice focuses on a high IQ adult ADHD population. Her holistic strenghts-bassed assessment and depathologizing approach respects and empowers individuals through a combination of psychoeducation, insight, coaching, and warm support.
Described by the American Psychological Association as “a pioneer in the identification of gender differences in ADHD,” she has expertice working with neurodiverse females. Internationally recognized as an author and speaker, Dr. Littman co-authored the book Understanding Girls with ADHD, first published in 1999 and updated in the 2015 edition, in addition to authoring more than 60 articles and numerous book chapters. As founding chair of the Special Interest Group on Women and Girls with ADHD of the American Professional Society of ADHD & Related Disorders, she has promoted the collaborative perspectives of reseatchers and clinicians.
Why Strategies Don't Work
Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC
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Got ADHD? Are you looking for strategies, tips, and tools? Are you drowning in a sea of strategies, meaning most don’t seem to work? Ever wonder why that is? A strategy is a deliberate plan or approach designed to achieve a specific goal. On paper, strategies should work for those with ADHD. In reality, they often don’t. Why? It’s because they don’t work in the face of problems. Join Jeff Copper as he explains this phenomenon, makes an argument for problem-solving, and shares an ADHD Six Sigma approach that can revolutionize how you approach your procrastination list!
About Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC
Jeff Copper, an ADHD coach and expert on attention issues, is founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host/founder of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video. He coaches individuals with ADD/ADHD by helping them realize their potential, both personally and in business. As someone who has had to learn to manage attention and deal with his own challenges, Jeff helps his clients understand how their minds work by using his anatomy of attention construct to help them regain control of their attention, move past barriers, achieve what they are capable of faster with less stress. He is the author, developer, and facilitator of Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™, an innovative and radical departure from the current paradigm as an intervention for ADHD. He received the 2022 Professional Excellence Award by the ADHD Coaches Organization.
Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, an MBA from University of Tampa, professional designations from International Coaches Federation (ICF), Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC), and certifications from ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA) and Coaches Training Institute (CTI). He is a member of Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), PAAC, and ICF.
The Challenges of Dental Care for Women with ADHD
Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.
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Dental hygiene and those trips to the dentist are rarely fun for anyone but especially for people with ADHD. Studies and clinical data demonstrate that people with ADHD have poorer dental health, and require more care due to difficulty maintaining dental hygiene. There is a lot of shame that clients share around their inconsistent habits around their teeth. We will discuss why dental hygiene is more challenging and how a trip to the dentist can be a nightmare for those with ADHD, as well as share ADHD-friendly tips as to how to make it easier.
About Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.
Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private practice in Lexington, MA where he specializes in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,Eating Disorders and issues that face students with learning disabilities. He is on the Professional and Scientific Advisory Boards for ADDA, CHADD and ADDitude. Dr. Olivardia has lived experience as someone with ADHD and learning differences, as well as being the parent of two teenagers with ADHD and Dyslexia.
Fixing Follow Through
Lynne A. Edris, ACG
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You’re smart, capable, and ambitious… so why does it feel like you’re always behind? If you’re tired of unfinished projects, missed opportunities, and the nagging feeling that you’re not living up to your potential, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. With nearly 20 years of experience helping professionals and entrepreneurs, Lynne Edris will unpack why follow-through is so hard—especially for women juggling careers and life. She’ll share her practical, down-to-earth approach to breaking free from the hamster wheel of busy-ness, so you can finally follow through, reclaim your time, and be fully present for what matters most.
About Lynne A. Edris, ACG:
Lynne Edris is a Productivity & ADHD Coach and co-host of the award-winning ADHD Support Talk podcast. For nearly 20 years, she has helped adults from all over the world learn to take control of their days and accomplish what they intend more easily so that they have more free time and more energy for what matters most to them. Her clients are smart, capable professionals whose struggles with disorganization, procrastination, poor time-management and weak follow-through keep them from reaching their potential and showing up as they intend. And, as a woman with ADHD herself, Lynne has been where her clients are. She’s gone from living in constant chaos, overwhelm and underperformance to live a life of more fulfillment & success than she once dreamed was possible, and she is passionate about helping her clients do the same. Lynne has been named among the Top 7 ADHD Coaches and a Power 50 Woman in Business, but her most treasured accomplishments are being the proud wife of more than 30 years to the partner she calls “the most amazing, but least ADD man on the planet, ” and mom to her two adult children. Learn more about Lynne at www.CoachingADDvantages.com .
How Undiagnosed 2e ADHD Fueled High Achievement at Work and in Business
Michelle Harris Price
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I became an “accidental” high achiever because of my undiagnosed twice-exceptional ADHD. I am going to reveal how being twice-exceptional—both highly gifted and undiagnosed with ADHD—set me on an unexpected path to high achievement. My fast brain was always racing, pushing me to chase big ideas and tackle challenges head-on. For the first time, I’ll share those formative experiences that made me an accidental high achiever, even before I fully understood the forces driving me.
About Michelle Harris Price
Michelle Price is a high-achieving entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for twice-exceptional (2E) professionals with ADHD.
Long before she had the language for it, she was instinctively using her natural strengths to excel in corporate roles, thriving as an instructional designer and continuous improvement analyst in healthcare. She leaned into what she did best—solving complex problems, optimizing systems, and driving innovation.
When she transitioned into entrepreneurship, she unknowingly applied the same strengths, leveraging her special interest (SPIN) in how people were “making money online” to help high-performance experts market books and knowledge products online.
Later, discovering CliftonStrengths and the Kolbe Index gave her the framework to understand how she naturally takes action, validating the strategies she had relied on all along.
Now, she’s focused on helping late-diagnosed, high-achieving women share their lived experiences through the ADHD Memoir Interview Project, a program designed to amplify their stories and insights—proving that ADHD and giftedness are powerful assets when embraced and shared..
The Influence of Hormones on ADHD Women
Linda Roggli, PCC
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About Linda Roggli
Linda Roggli is an award-winning author and founder of the A-D-Diva Network for ADHD women 40-and-better.
Her book Confessions of an ADDiva- Midlife in the non-linear lane won first prize for women’s issues in the prestigious Next Generation Indy Book Awards competition. She is currently working on a book about the effect of hormones on ADHD women and girls.
Linda is the creative force behind the online ADHD Palooza series: Women – since 2016, Parents – since 2018 and Couples – since 2021.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
What Women Need to Know About Managing ADHD Medications
William Dodson, M.D., LF-APA
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About William Dodson, M.D., LF-APA:
Dr. Bill Dodson is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has specialized in adult ADHD since 1990. He has been on the faculties of Georgetown University and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center but has been in full time private practice specializing in adult ADHD for the last 20 years. His research and writing has been on how the basic science research on ADHD can be applied to daily practice.
In recognition of his clinical contributions to the field of ADHD he was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2012. He was the 2006 recipient of the national Maxwell J. Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities. He is in semi-retired consultative practice in Greenwood Village CO.
Too Scratchy, Too Tight, Too Mushy - Hypersensitivity and ADHD Women
Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW
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Do you remember life before parenting, especially parenting a child with ADHD? You’d head out to a movie after work with your partner/spouse. Frequent weekends away. Girls Night Out. Golf outings.
Bam! You become a parent of a child with (or without) ADHD. Your entire world changes.
Parenting as a mom with ADHD is challenging, and almost always brings up feelings of guilt, anger, remorse, fear, and more. But society doesn’t allow us to express these feelings, for the most part.
I’ll be talking about those secret thoughts and feelings as a first step to accepting, expressing, normalizing, embracing them and what you can do to move on, giving you permission to feel and heal!
About Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW
Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW, an internationally recognized expert on ADHD in women, is a psychotherapist, author, and consultant.
She is the author of “Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD” and the award-winning book, “The Queen of Distraction”.
She also founded www.ADDconsults.com, an international online resource for women with ADHD, where she provides one-on-one ADHD consultations, and www.PowerfulWomenwithADHD.com, an online support and skills-based program for women with ADHD.
Her experience spans more than 25 years, and she has tirelessly dedicated herself to helping women touched by ADHD to live their best lives.
Terry is a sought-after presenter at conferences and webinars and has authored hundreds of articles.
She has been interviewed by NPR, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Time Magazine, HuffPost, and more.
Terry can be reached at [email protected]
Later Life Dx ADHD: Identifying, Objective Testing and Management
Nerissa S. Bauer, MD, MPH, FAAP
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Dr Nerissa Bauer didn’t always know she had ADHD…in fact she was diagnosed when she was 47. By that time she was already a successful behavioral pediatrician who had created a course for kids and families living with ADHD and had a practice geared towards this niche. She shares some candid moments that led her to discover her diagnosis and how she is learning to manage her professional and personal life. She talks about the rationale for pursuing late diagnosis among adults and how to go about it.
About Nerissa S. Bauer, MD, MPH, FAAP:
Dr. Nerissa Bauer is a behavioral pediatrician and entrepreneur in Carmel, Indiana. She left academia in December 2018 after burnout. She has a part-time behavioral health practice, NB Behavioral Pediatrics in her neighborhood. She created TEACH ME ADHD, an online course for families, she is the host of the TEACH to Go podcast. She is CEO of Let’s Talk Kids Health, LLC. She is also a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She had a late diagnosis of ADHD in her 40s. She believes children should have opportunities to learn how to live with ADHD in a child-friendly way so they have life skills to advocate for themselves and embrace their ADHD superpower. She is on a mission to help kids and parents thrive with ADHD, while rediscovering fun.
The Hidden Cost of Toxic Resilience: Breaking Free from Burnout
Cathy Rashidian
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High-achieving ADHD professionals often develop toxic resilience—pushing through exhaustion at the expense of their well-being. This talk unpacks how to shift from survival mode to sustainable success.
Key Points:
The difference between healthy and toxic resilience
Recognizing burnout warning signs before they escalate
The connection between ADHD, stress, and emotional regulation
How to reframe productivity and redefine success
Practical strategies to build resilience without self-sacrifice
About Cathy Rashidian:
Cathy Rashidian is a seasoned executive coach with expertise in ADHD-focused coaching. Leveraging her broad corporate leadership background and personal experiences with ADHD, she offers a unique coaching approach that combines traditional and ADHD-specific techniques. Credentialed by globally-recognized entities like ICF and PAAC. Apart from coaching, she also leads coach training at the renowned ADD Coach Academy.
Cathy is also the brain behind the Quantum Thinkers ADHD Community – a forum for mid-tier and senior professionals looking to sharpen their leadership skills and manage their ADHD effectively. She also hosts a top-rated podcast, “Refined Leadership – ADHD Lens”, that delves into the realm of ADHD in professional settings.
How AI Can Help You Manage ADHD
Bob Dietrich
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In this session you will discover how ChatGPT and other AI tools can make you more productive, organized, and on time so you can stay in in your genius zone and get sh*t done!
About Bob Dietrich
Bob Dietrich is an award winning speaker, entrepreneur, and producer who has achieved a remarkable track record of success. With over 25 years of experience in the personal development industry, he has inspired countless individuals to transform their lives and achieve entrepreneurial success.
Through his expert presentations, training programs, and services, Bob shares his unique process for building a thriving business. He is highly cognizant of the challenges that entrepreneurs encounter and provides practical strategies to help them gain credibility, establish an audience of buyers, and succeed in a business they are passionate about.
Additionally, Bob is a prominent event producer, adept in guiding individuals to create large professional summits that can drive audience growth and generate leads, thus empowering businesses to thrive.
Throughout his career, Bob has created several successful businesses that serve as a testament to his expertise in entrepreneurship. Presently, he has founded BrainWorx, an initiative that helps individuals overcome ADHD, and Laptop Lifestyle, a program designed to assist entrepreneurs to establish a thriving community, expert status in their field online, and a business they love. Bob is also a professional speaker and speaks on topics around entrepreneurship and AI.
For more information about Bob and to receive a free guide to leveraging Chat GPT to generate new content and achieve greater success, visit https://brainworxinc.com/bobs-story/.
The Uncanny Likeness Between Giftedness and ADHD
Julie F. Skolnick, M.A., J.D.
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Giftedness and ADHD can share strikingly similar traits—creativity, curiosity, emotional intensity, impulsivity, and distractibility—often making it difficult to distinguish between the two. In this session, Julie Skolnick unpacks their overlaps, why proper identification matters, and how misinterpretation can impact self-esteem and success. She introduces the “glass half full vs. glass half empty” perspective, helping attendees shift perspectives and better support gifted and ADHD individuals. Learn how to recognize strengths, implement effective strengths-based strategies, and reframe challenges to empower individuals navigating these traits. If you’ve ever wondered, Is it giftedness, ADHD, or both?, this session is for you!
About Julie F. Skolnick, M.A., J.D:
Julie F. Rosenbaum Skolnick, M.A., J.D., Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains educators and advises professionals on how to bring out the best and raise self-confidence in their twice exceptional students and clients.
Julie is the author of the award-winning book, Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child (TarcherPerigee, 2023), a beloved book lauded by parents, educators, and 2e adults alike.
A sought-after Keynote speaker, Julie’s presentations are inspirational and engaging with audiences often commenting, “I feel seen!” Julie hosts courses, memberships, and book studies for parents, 2e adults, and educators. She publishes the free weekly Gifted and Distractible Newsletter.
Julie and her husband raise three twice exceptional kids who keep them on their toes and uproariously laughing!
Located in Maryland, USA, Julie’s clients, and audience hale from all four corners of the globe.
ADHD, Pregnancy & Medication: Updates On Research & Guidelines for Treating ADHD During Pregnancy
Dusty Chipura
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ADHD is hard during any season of life – but throwing pregnancy into the mix can take it from frustrating to scary! Now you’re not just deciding for one… but two? Is it safe to take medication during pregnancy? Is it safe NOT to take it, given the fact that untreated ADHD leads to higher stress, poorer self-care and increases in things like traffic accidents? Join ADHD & pregnancy expert, certified doula and master ADHD coach Dusty Chipura to learn what the latest research on medication during pregnancy and body feeding says, and what your options are for a safe and peaceful pregnancy.
About Dusty Chipura:
Dusty Chipura is an master certified AACC-accredited ADHD coach and certified doula based in Vancouver, BC. Dusty coaches adults from all backgrounds and walks of life and uses an anti-oppressive, anti-racist framework to make her approach to coaching more accessible and inclusive. Dusty has a special interest in ADHD and pregnancy. She has given several talks on managing ADHD during pregnancy and has published an ‘ADHD and Pregnancy’ journal and Notion template for pregnant individuals to download and use to help themselves manage their pregnancy, written in conjunction with Alix Bacon, president of the Canadian Association of Midwives. You can find Dusty featured on the HowToADHD YouTube channel talking about ADHD in pregnancy.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Overcoming The Wall of Awful
Brendan Mahan, MEd., MS
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The Wall of Awful© is my model for the emotional impact of repeated failure that comes with the executive function challenges of ADHD and related neurodiverse issues. I’m writing a book about it and am in the process of signing with the Balance imprint at Hachette.
About Brendan Mahan, MED., MS:
Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., hosts the ADHD Essentials Podcast, and is an internationally recognized expert on ADHD/Executive Function, anxiety, and neurodiversity.
A former educator and mental health counselor, Brendan helps individuals, families, and organizations manage neurodiverse challenges through an approach blending education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability with compassion, humor, a focus on strengths and growth, and his “Wall of Awful©” model.
Brendan is on the board of the Men’s ADHD Support Group, and the organizing committee for the ADHD Conference, and has featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Bustle, LinkedIn, Understood, Tilt Parenting, How to ADHD, and ADDitude.
ADHD Moms: Embracing the Chaos, Celebrating the Magic
Anita Robertson, LCSW
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Motherhood is hard! And ADHD moms face different challenges and have different strengths. This session will talk about brain, body and hormone changes for the perinatal period and how it uniquely impacts ADHD. We will dive into the common ADHD mom challenges. From keeping tack of all the things, to relationships and emotional meltdowns. Anita makes sure to present easy, take away tools and strategies that you can implement in your life today!
About Anita Robertson, LCSW:
Anita Robertson, LCSW is a psychotherapist in Austin, Texas and the author of ADHD & Us: A Couple’s Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD. Anita sees couples and individuals in her private practice in Austin,. She offers several online courses on. ADHD. She has presented at the CHADD ADHD International conference and publishes articles for Attention Magazine. Anita loves seeing adults thrive with the ADHD-affirming support & tools they always deserved. Her next book, that will be released in 2026 is on ADHD & Motherhood.
Why Does ADHD Make It So Much Harder to Get Things Done?
ARI TUCKMAN, PSY.D.
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It’s no secret that ADHD makes it harder to stay on top of demands. But why, exactly? Like, really why? The better you understand how ADHD makes it harder to see time and feel the future, the more you can set yourself up for success. As unpredictable as your productivity may feel, the right strategies can help you close that gap between intentions and actions.
About Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., CST
Ari Tuckman, PsyD is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 700 presentations and podcast interviews and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. He is the author of five books, including The ADHD Productivity Manual (May 2025). He is a co-chair of CHADD’s conference committee and was awarded the 2023 Hall of Fame award for his significant contributions to the field. A popular expert and advocate, he has been widely quoted in national media and serves as an expert for Understood.org. He is in private practice in West Chester, PA.
Master Your To-Do List by Prioritizing What Matters Most (Prioritizing)
Nikki Kinzer, PCC
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* Understanding why prioritizing is challenging when you have ADHD.
* Key strategies to help you prioritize the overwhelming list.
* How to keep your list flexible as priorities change.
About Nikki Kinzer, PCC:
Nikki Kinzer, PCC is the founder of Take Control ADHD, an online business that serves adults with ADHD through coaching, online courses, and her monthly membership, Guided Planning Session (GPS), focuses on planning and prioritizing. Nikki co-hosts — Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast —with over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since the show launched in 2010. She is a co-author of Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-By-Step Framework For Everyday Planning On Your Terms. She has presented for ADDA Webinars, ADHD TADD Talks, ADHD Women’s Palooza, and The ADHD International Conference. She’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, ADHDOnline.com and Real Simple.
ADHD, Stress, and Survival Mode: Practical Strategies for Women Who Can’t Just ‘Take a Break’
Linda Walker, PCC
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Life doesn’t slow down when you’re overwhelmed—especially for women with ADHD. If stress is pushing you to the brink, this powerful interview is your survival guide. You’ll discover practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to manage stress, protect your energy, and stay focused—even when life feels unmanageable. No unrealistic advice—just real solutions for real women who can’t simply “relax.” Learn how to take control of stress before it takes control of you! Don’t miss this essential conversation designed to help you thrive, not just survive.
About Linda Walker, PCC:
Linda Walker is a Professional Certified ADHD Coach. She’s been working with Creative Geniuses (her preferred name for adults with ADHD) for over 20 years. Her online training programs help participants leave a life of chaos and overwhelm and create a new life where they channel their energy, improve their focus, reduce stress, and take decisive action. Her programs help them address their challenges with focus, planning, and productivity in their personal and work lives. Walker is a well-known and popular speaker, as well as the author of With Time To Spare.
Communication Techniques for Talking with Your Partner About Difficult Topics
Melissa Orlov
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You may feel as if your partner doesn’t understand what you are trying to say, or that your partner is frustrated that you aren’t ‘getting’ what they are saying to you. In this session Melissa Orlov will talk about how to use the Learning Conversations technique to improve understanding and calm your conversations. Learning Conversations are particularly useful for emotional or difficult topics as they slow things down and ensure that each party really hears what the other person is saying. Unlike traditional speaker/listener techniques, Learning Conversations focus on comprehension, not on parroting back what the other person said.
About Melissa Orlov:
Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and ADHD & Marriage Consulting. She helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world re-balance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, books, Intent to Action program, and consulting. She has written two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships. Her first, The ADHD Effect on Marriage was called ‘the relationship bible for couples impacted by ADHD’ by ADDitude Magazine in 2023. Melissa also teaches mental health professionals how to work with couples impacted by ADHD and leads a team of consultants who specialize in this field.
Memory Challenges & ADHD: How to Support Your Future Self
Daniella Karidi, Ph.D., CPC
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Join Daniella Karidi PhD for an insightful discussion “Memory Challenges & ADHD: How to Support Your Future Self.” Learn why ADHD makes it difficult to remember future tasks and how prospective memory challenges impact daily life. Discover practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to set up reminders that actually work, design systems that support your future self, and reduce frustration around forgetfulness. Daniella will share actionable techniques to make remembering easier and more engaging, so you can follow through on your plans with confidence. Whether you’re struggling with missed appointments or unfinished tasks, this session offers valuable tools to help you stay on track.
About Daniella Karidi, PH.D., CPC:
Daniella Karidi, PhD, is the founder of ADHDtime in Encino, California, and a board member of CHADD Greater Los Angeles. As an ADHD and Executive Coach, she specializes in guiding clients through life transitions such as starting college, launching careers, or preparing for retirement. Prior to establishing ADHD time, she managed the Center for Students with Disabilities at Loyola University Chicago, underscoring her commitment to supporting neurodiversity.
Daniella earned her PhD from Northwestern University, focusing on memory and ADHD, and holds a master’s degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Haifa. With advanced coaching training from the College of Executive Coaching and JST, Daniella is dedicated to empowering neurodiverse individuals to achieve their goals and thrive. To learn more about Daniella and ADHDtime services, go to
Friday, March 21, 2025
ADHD's Impact on Communication and What to Do About it
Mark Bertin, MD
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Understanding ADHD means moving beyond seeing it only as an attention disorder. It’s much more than that, impacting a broader cognitive skill set called executive function. Executive function acts as the brain manager, coordinating and planning everything in life from home to health to school. As part of that larger view, one of the most under-discussed aspects of ADHD is its direct impact on communication. This talk reviews the impact of ADHD and executive function challenges on communication, as well as practical solutions for communicating with more ease, less reactivity, and greater awareness. The overall intention is to integrate evidence-based ADHD care, principles of nonviolent communication and mindfulness to build strong communication skills.
About Mark Bertin, MD:
Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD and The Family ADHD Solution, all of which integrate mindfulness into evidence-based pediatric care, and a contributing author for the book Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. Dr. Bertin is a faculty member at New York Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute and has served on advisory boards for APSARD, Additude Magazine, The Screen Time Action Network, Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. His blog is available through Psychology Today and elsewhere. For more information, please visit his website atwww.developmentaldoctor.com.
Your Internal Pharmacy: Understanding and Harnessing Your Body and Brain Chemistry
Monica Hassall, BN AGC
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From science to solutions! Many people (not all) benefit from medical intervention for their ADHD diagnosis. But medication is not a “magic pill” This discussion is about how we can engage with our “own biology” to impact our day to day experiences and our performance. It’s about making connections, with our body cells, our body parts, with other people and our environment. We learn by making connections. We cover the most basic actions, from nutrition and hydration, sleep, exercise, breath work, the role of mindfulness, and more. The simple steps, most of them are “free” that support our “internal pharmacy”
About Monica Hassall, BN AGC:
Monica Hassall is an ADHD and EF Coach, from Australia. She has a Nursing Background and then her coaching journey started in 2012. Monica’s goal is to curate knowledge to work closely with her clients incorporating information and practices from a variety of sources, and then implementing them in creative and practical ways. These sources include the most current Neuroscience, Traditional philosophies, Mindfulness and Coaching Principles. She has been invited to speak about her insights into ADHD both Nationally and Internationally since 2018 , most recently at the International Conference on ADHD in 2024, and is regular podcast contributor, and has had her work published in both ADDitude and Attention Magazine. Monica always encourages her clients in the power of connecting – and this is how Connect ADHD was born.
Screw Time Management! Focus on Energy Management for More Spaciousness and Less Overwhelm
Alan P. Brown
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There’s tons written about time management, but what about energy management? Yet the fact is, all the time management tips, strategies, apps and tools in the world won’t help if you have no energy, right? And while you can’t increase the number of hours in your day, you can expand and better focus your energy. So imagine if you had, say, 20 or 30% more energy available for your thinking and doing. You’d be upping your badassery by 20 to 30%! And Alan P. Brown, coach, author and creator of the award-winning ADD Crusher™ ‘virtual coach’ video program, will share how to make it happen.
About Alan P. Brown
An ADHD coach and author, Alan P. Brown created of the award-winning ADD Crusher™ video program for ADHD teens/adults. Undiagnosed for decades, his untreated ADHD manifested in underachievement, substance abuse, and worse. Once diagnosed, he found it difficult to learn coping strategies from books, so he researched his own evidence-based “brain hack” strategies to fuel a successful advertising career and two start-ups. A featured conference presenter internationally and a TEDx speaker, he’s the #1 best-selling author of Zen and the Art of Productivity. Get his eBook, “5 Things We’re Doing Every Day that Make Our ADHD Worse” at www.ADDCrusher.com.
Oops, I Forgot to Be Social - Keeping Up with People and Navigating Women’s Friendships
Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC
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About Caroline Maguire, M.ED., ACCG, PCC
Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed., is an award-winning author, coach, teacher, and keynote speaker whose work has inspired important conversations about social skills, friendship and belonging. Caroline has been a rock for thousands of people who struggle to make friends. Her book “Why Will No One Play With Me?” has won several awards, including the Best Book Award from American Book Fest, Mom’s Choice Award for Honoring Excellence, and Book Authority’s award for Best ADHD Books of All Time. Caroline’s next book for adults Friendship Skills for the Neurodivergent: A Guide for the Quirky, Anxious, and Easily Distracted will be out in April 2026.
Do You Struggle to Accept Your ADHD?
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, PCC
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More than fifteen years after being diagnosed (in her 40’s) with learning and attention issues, Elaine Taylor-Klaus was still grappling with acceptance. By that time, she’d become a leading world expert guiding parents to support their kids with ADHD. And yet, she was secretly doubting her diagnosis, questioning her own decisions, and judging herself harshly. It turns out, even though she thought she’d fully accepted her ADHD, there was a parallel narrative in her head that was causing her to doubt herself. And then one day, she had an epiphany. As she came to accept the deep irony of living with ADHD, she began to understand what it takes to fully accept it… again and again and again.
About Elaine Taylor-Klaus, PCC AND
Elaine Taylor-Klaus MCC is a globally recognized thought leader at the intersection of neurodiversity, coaching, and parenting. As co-founder of ImpactParents.com (formerly ImpactADHD®), she pioneered neurodiversity-informed coaching, empowering families and training professionals to support ‘complex’ children, teens and young adults — and the adults who support them. A mother to an ADHD++ family, Elaine co-hosts the Parenting with Impact podcast and has authored award-winning blogs, books, and programs, including Parenting ADHD Now!, The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More, and the Sanity School® parent and teacher training programs. Elaine inspires others to navigate neurodiversity with confidence and compassion by engaging in the process of problem-solving again and again and again.
ADHD at Work: The Art of Self-Advocacy
Margaux Joffe BCCS, CPACC
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Navigating ADHD in the workplace can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to do it alone. In this session, Margaux Joffe, a neurodiversity expert and corporate disability inclusion consultant, will break down what you need to know about your rights at work, reasonable accommodations, and how to confidently advocate for the support you need. Whether you’re deciding if, when, and how to disclose your ADHD or looking for strategies to make work more sustainable, this session will provide real world advice and practical tips.
About Margaux Joffe, BCCS, CPACC
Margaux Joffe (she/her) is a board-certified cognitive specialist and the founder of Minds of All Kinds, a platform empowering neurodivergent professionals to learn, connect, and lead. As the creator of ADHD Navigators, Margaux is passionate about helping others thrive with ADHD in their careers.
Formerly an award-winning producer, Margaux’s journey took a pivotal turn at age 29 when she was diagnosed with ADHD. This experience led her to create Kaleidoscope Society, the first of its kind content platform for women with ADHD, launched in 2015. Reaching thousands in over 100 countries, the platform was recognized by Teen Vogue for “Smashing ADHD Stigma for Women and Girls” and Margaux was named a “badass woman with ADHD” by PopSugar.
Margaux went on to tackle stigma in the workplace, leading disability inclusion initiatives at Yahoo and Verizon, where she launched the technology industry’s first Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group (ERG) — building a global peer support network across 35 offices in just two years. Her impactful work to create inclusive workplaces has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Hollywood Reporter, and books such as Divergent Mind and Neurodiversity for Dummies.
As a sought-after speaker and consultant, she has worked with companies like Nike, Edelman, Dell, Hinge, GitHub and Intuit and spoken on global stages, including the United Nations and World Health Organization.Margaux’s work has earned recognition from the United Nations Foundation, D&AD Impact Awards, Webby Awards, and the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame. In 2023, LinkedIn recognized her as a “Top Voice” in disability advocacy.
She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of People with Disabilities and holds certifications in Digital Accessibility, Cognitive Disabilities, and Mental Health First Aid.
Currently based in Seattle, Margaux is dedicated to making the world a place where neurodivergent women and girls are seen, valued, and thriving.
- Saturday, March 22, 2025
- 12:00 to 4:00 pm EDT
- Online Zoom Room
I am SO grateful to all our 2025 Palooza experts this year. Such inspiring and insightful information. But as wonderful as our experts are, ADHD women need to hear from EACH OTHER. We are our own best experts sometimes. And that’s why I have insisted on hosting a LIVE event where ADHD women can meet, ask questions, share their stories and know that they have finally found their peeps! The Palooza Pink Ticket Party!
Isolation is kryptonite for ADHD women. We protect ourselves, put up walls, hope no one peeks behind them and we are so alone. So alone. But the Pink Ticket Party crushes those “It’s only me” thoughts. You are not alone.
The Zoom room for the Pink Ticket is absolutely private. I am committed to creating and maintaining a safe space for all of us. It’s a place to pull down the walls, take off the mask and be truly who you really are. An ADDiva who is tender, funny, spontaneous, lovable and loving.
Women from all over the world show up for these magical four hours. Does four hours sound like a long time? It goes by in a flash — we have conversation, some of our experts drop by to answer questions. We split into breakout rooms for small group interaction. We have some ADHD specific exercises. And we share ourselves. Without shame. Without apology.
Because we truly are a special bunch of people, we ADDivas of the world. Remember when Ned Hallowell said ADHD is a gift but it’s hard to unwrap? Well here is the place to unwrap it in all its glory.
Join me…and dozens of other ADHD women. For this year’s Palooza Pink Ticket Party.
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A message from Linda Roggli
From One WOman to Another
Research shows that ADHD ‘impairs’ women more than it does men. My own ADDiva survey of more than 3000 ADHD women reveals that, despite trying multiple treatments, most women still struggle with their ADHD.
I knew early in my career as an ADHD coach that we women of ADHD need a place to absorb accurate information, to connect and to realize that We Are Not Alone.
That’s why I co-created the ADHD Women’s Palooza with Terry Matlen in 2016. Since then, thousands of women have joined us online to learn, laugh, be inspired and perhaps change their lives. So, welcome – we’re so thrilled you are here!
Linda