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All Aboard ADHD

Claire Quigley Ward

All Aboard ADHD is the podcast that helps parents and caregivers navigate the ADHD journey. Whether you"re right at the beginning asking, “What now?” or further along the path wondering, “What next?” - All Aboard ADHD is here for you. Each episode brings expert insights, inspiring special guest stories, and real-life experiences from parents whose children have ADHD - helping you feel informed, empowered, and less alone. If you"re supporting a child with ADHD, have ADHD yourself, or simply want to

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00:59:11

Nutrition & ADHD Brains

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2025/03/07

How does nutrition impact ADHD symptoms in children? And what action can we, as parents, take to better support our children and their diet?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Lucinda Miller - family naturopath, functional medicine practitioner, author, coach and mentor for kids with ADHD and autism. She and Claire discuss how the food can affect the mood, behaviour and concentration of children with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. This

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01:00:54

Low Demand ADHD Parenting

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2025/02/21

What is demand avoidance and how does it show up in children with ADHD?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, we hear from Naomi Fisher, a clinical psychologist specialising in neurodiversity and trauma, for a fantastic discussion around demand avoidance, and pathological demand avoidance (PDA), along with the positive impact of low demand parenting on children with ADHD. Dr Naomi is the author of several books, with the most recent being “When The Naughty Step Makes Things Worse” with

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00:41:58

Marsha Martin - My Parenting Story

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2025/02/07

What challenges do Black parents of neurodivergent children face in the education system? And what can we do about it?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Marsha Martin - a former behavioural therapist, neurodiversity awareness consultant and the founder of Black SEN Mamas, a charitable organisation supporting Black mothers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. As a neurodivergent woman herself and the mum of three children, two of which have

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00:39:12

Exercise Benefits for ADHD

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2025/01/24

How can exercise positively impact ADHD symptoms in children?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire meets with Dr Shu-Shih (Stone) Hsieh to discuss ADHD and exercise. Dr Stone is a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Kingston University. Stone's ActiGamer research at BREAD Lab focuses on the effects of exercise on cognition and ADHD symptoms in school aged-children. Dr Stone Hseih kicks off with some insights into the many wide-ranging benefits of exercise for

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00:54:52

ADHD Medication 101

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2025/01/10

Will ADHD medication help my child, or dull their spark?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Professor Samuele Cortese for a comprehensive exploration of ADHD medications and how they work, so that parents listening can make informed decisions for themselves and their children. Professor Samuele Cortese, MD, PhD is currently Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Southampton and Honorary Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Solent

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00:30:52

Mark Allen - My Parenting Story

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2024/12/27

What happens when you throw out the parenting rule book?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by parent guest Mark Allen - a former stand-up comedian who juggles working in IT, with being a writer, podcaster, and dad to three neurodivergent children, who have a combination of diagnoses including ADHD, Autism and PDA. Mark describes himself as an “undiagnosed neurotypical”, who navigates the competing needs of his family with humour and insight, which he channels into his

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00:38:48

Burnout in Children and Teenagers

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2024/12/13

What does burnout look like in ADHD children and teenagers?In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Dr Samantha Hiew to discuss the signs, causes, and prevention of ADHD burnout in children and teenagers. Sam - a highly sought-after neurodiversity keynote speaker and trainer - founded ADHD girls at the age of 40, after a decade of existential anxiety living with undiagnosed ADHD. Sam seeks to humanise neurodiversity, bridging the empathy gap between those who are neurodivergent and

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00:54:21

Teaching ADHD kids

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2024/11/29

What are the best practical strategies to support our children with ADHD and help them flourish in the classroom?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Jamie Gilbert, Assistant Head Teacher of a school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Jamie (aka Mr G) has been teaching SEMH children for over 10 years and works with amazing children with a range of neurodivergent conditions, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia. During lockdown, Jamie

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00:36:55

Hester Grainger - My Parenting Story

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2024/11/15

How do you balance providing your neurodivergent children with the right support, whilst empowering them to make their own decisions?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Hester Grainger - a former TV and BBC Radio presenter, certified ADHD coach, and mum of two neurodivergent teenagers who were diagnosed with autism in 2019 and then with ADHD in 2020. Hester speaks honestly and openly about her journey raising children with ADHD and autism, managing life as a

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00:37:12

ADHD & Bedtime Battles

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2024/11/01

Did you know 40% of children suffer from sleep issues, which rises to 70-80% for neurodivergent children?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Fay Smith - a Children’s Sleep Consultant and Co-owner of The Little Dreams Franchise. Fay and her business partner Jenna share an intense passion for the importance of sleep and its role in health and wellbeing, not only for children but also for their parents. As members of the British Sleep Society and the British Paediatric

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00:39:35

Compassionate ADHD Parenting

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2024/10/18

What is compassionate inquiry and how can it help us better support our children with ADHD (and ourselves!)?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Caroline Hanson, Conscious Parenting Therapist and mum to 4 delightfully neurodivergent children aged 12 to 22. Caroline shares her story of emerging from a rigid, strict, overbearing parenting style inherited from her own emotionally challenged childhood into something much more open, approachable, compassionate and tender

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00:50:49

Kirsti Nicole Hadley - My Parenting Story

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2024/10/04

How can we celebrate neurodiversity, rather than just viewing it as a disability? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Kirsti Nicole Hadley - Brand Consultant, Neurodiversity Advocate and mum to a child with ADHD. Kirsti has worked with hundreds of household names, and as well as a cross-party parliamentary advisor. She is credited with playing an integral role in reframing the narrative around neurodivergence, and recently contributed to BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour live

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00:59:30

SEN at School

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2024/09/20

What is a SENCO and how do they support children with ADHD? Do you need a diagnosis for your child in order for them to access special provisions in school? What is an ECHP and when is it needed?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, all your SEN questions will be answered - and more! Claire is joined by Lauren Lambert - a current serving school SENCO and mother to two neurodivergent children. Lauren has worked across a range of schools on the south coast from infant to sixth form over

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00:31:35

Treating and Parenting ADHD

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2024/09/06

In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest Professor, Stephen Scott to discuss ADHD treatments and why parenting matters. Stephen is a Professor of Child Health and Behaviour at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, and the Director of the National Academy for Parenting Research. He is also a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital, where he specializes in ADHD and challenging

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00:25:58

Emily Snape - My Parenting Story

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2024/08/23

How do you talk about ADHD with your child?In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by Emily Snape - a mum to 3 children, one of whom has ADHD. Emily is a children's author and illustrator, working with young people celebrating and supporting their amazing, creative neurodivergent minds. Emily shares her personal experiences as a parent of a child with ADHD, inspiring her wonderful book "My Amazing ADHD Brain." Emily’s book provides an age-appropriate

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00:26:48

Early Childhood Adversity & ADHD

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2024/08/09

Why is there such a large disconnect between the research and practice with adopted children? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by expert guest, Dr Mark Kennedy to discuss the link between early adversity and ADHD in adopted children. Dr Mark is a Senior Lecturer program lead and a researcher on the English and Romanian adoptees study at King's College London. His PhD focused on modern applications of attachment theory and his postdoctoral work has focused on the

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00:36:30

The ADHD Mother

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2024/07/26

What does it mean to be a ‘good mum’ to a child with ADHD?In this All Aboard ADHD podcast episode Claire is joined by Dr Tom Nicholson, to talk about the lived experiences of parents, particularly the mums of children with ADHD. Tom is a lecturer at Northumbria University, a neurodiversity and mental health specialist, and keynote speaker specializing in ADHD, mental health, neurodiversity, and neuroinclusion. Tom was diagnosed with ADHD at five years old, experienced an extremely traumatic

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00:31:55

My Parenting Story - Sarah Dixon

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2024/07/12

In this episode, Claire is joined by parent guest, Sarah Dixon. Sarah is a mother of two girls, aged 10 and 12, both of whom are dyslexic and have ADHD. Her husband has also been identified with ADHD. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey from the realisation her children thought differently, through the identification stage to where they are now. Sarah begins by sharing how ADHD became obvious in her firstborn, who she assumed was just energetic - even in the womb! However by age 8,

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00:37:28

ADHD in Girls

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2024/06/28

ADHD in girls - how differently does it present? In this episode of All Aboard ADHD, Claire is joined by Pippa Simou, expert guest psychologist and specialist ADHD coach. Pippa and Claire explore the surprising gender disparities in ADHD, and how much more challenging it can be to diagnose girls to ensure they access the support they need. Pippa also busts some myths around how ADHD is perceived vs what is going on in a child’s brain, with boys tending to externalise symptoms whilst girls tend to

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00:33:55

ADHD Superpowers

All Aboard ADHD ·

2024/06/14

Could ADHD be your child’s superpower? Claire is joined by Soli Lazarus in the latest episode of All Aboard ADHD, to bust some myths around ADHD in children and share some of the incredible strengths our ADHD children possess. Soli is a former teacher with 30 years of experience, culminating her career as a SENCO in a large primary school in London. Her adult son has ADHD and she has a number one best-selling book ‘ADHD Is Our Superpower’, aimed at empowering young people to see themselves

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