Guest Experts
Each week, we feature an expert who has a perspective on complex kids, coming from the fields of Parenting, Coaching, ADHD, mental health, learning issues and related issues. Our wide range of trusted experts help you to focus on children's challenges and how to best support them. When you stay current on the issues and pay attention to your role -- whether as a parent or a professional -- the children in your care will benefit.
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Chris Dendy, Educator
Chris Zeigler Dendy, a popular national and international speaker on ADHD, has over 40 years experience as a teacher, school psychologist, mental health counselor and…
Lisa Shives, MD
Lisa Shives MD is board certified in Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She graduated from the University of Chicago medical school and trained…
Virginia Hurley, PCC, CMC, PCAC
Dr. Virginia Hurley practices Integrative ADHD Coaching, including research-based strategies from Positive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Wellness. Prior to her work as an ADHD coach,…
Susan Lasky, MA, SCAC
Susan Lasky has been helping people with ADHD since 1989 when she co-founded the New York City chapter of CHADD. She is a board certified…
Cinda Johnson, EdD
Cinda Johnson is the co-author of Perfect Chaos: A Daughter's Journey with Bipolar, A Mother's Struggle to Save Her (St. Martin's Press, 2012) written with…
Carol Gignoux, MEd
As founder and president of Live ADHD Free, LLC, Carol Gignoux, MEd has proven to be one of the foremost thought leaders on the subject…
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC
With a lifelong passion for politics and community, Elaine Taylor-Klaus has always been a vocal and dynamic advocate for change. When she was presented with…
Rick Green, Speaker/Comedian/Expert
After graduating with a BSC. in Physics, Rick Green created public programs for the Ontario Science Centre. In 1979 he became a full-time comedian, writing…
Larry Silver, MD
Larry Silver, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, is the past president of the Learning Disabilities Association of America and the author of The Misunderstood…
Heather Salsman, Educator, Special Ed
Heather Salsman is a Special Education Teacher in Indianapolis, IN. She has experience working with students in preschool through high school settings as a general…
Melissa Fahrney, MA, ACC, CSS
Melissa Fahrney holds a Master's degree in school psychology, licensure as a HeartMath(R) Provider, and certification in life, AD/HD and career specialist coaching for children,…
Jed Applerouth, PhD
Jed Applerouth is the founder and CEO of Applerouth Tutoring Services, a national educational company with offices in Atlanta, New York, DC, Los Angeles, Chicago…
Marydee Sklar, Education Specialist
Marydee Sklar has been educating people about time-management, organization and executive functions of the brain for over 20 years through individual and group courses for…
Marshall Findlay, MA, Tutor Manager
Marshall Findlay is the Tutor Services Manager at Applerouth Tutoring Services, where he helps coach more than 150 tutors in their work with both LD…
Mary Anne Richey, MEd
Mary Anne Richey is a Licensed School Psychologist who has been employed by the School District of Palm Beach County for thirty years as a…
Jim Weiss, Storyteller
Jim Weiss and his wife Randy founded Greathall Productions in 1989. It was a huge leap of faith as children's audio at the time was…
Lara Mealor, Health/Wellness Advocate
Lara Mealor has spent twenty years focusing on entrepreneurship in the medical community. For the past decade she has grown her NaturalMed network, helping doctors…
Marla Cummins, MS, PCC
Marla Cummins, MS, PCC, is a certified coach specializing in ADHD Coaching for adults and college students. In her private practice, she serves adults and…
Robert Hunt, MD
Robert D. Hunt, MD is the founder and CEO of Hunt Psychiatric innovations. HPI is developing a series of apps under the heading of MedOptimizer…
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST has given more than 400 presentations and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful.…
Pam Shervanick, DO
Dr. Pam Shervanick is a psychiatrist in private practice in Barrington, Rhode Island, specializing in Adult ADHD. Her practice methodology utilizes a positive psychology, strengths-based…
Neil McNerney, LPC
I know what it is like to have ADHD and be a student. I was not diagnosed until college, but I had all the typical…
Claudia Martinez, Clinical Psychologist
As a Clinical Psychologist, with a Master in Behavioral Therapy and a Specialty in Parent and Family Therapy, Claudia Martinez works at a Pediatric Center…
Michelle Grey & Michelle Cooper, Student Organizers
Michelle Cooper and Michelle Grey are mothers with a background in business and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. They help small businesses and residential clients…
Alison Ratner, LICSW
Alison Ratner is a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She received her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Boston College Graduate School of Social…
Keyuri Joshi, RN, MSN, CPC ACC
In 1995 Keyuri Joshi 'retired' from nursing to be a stay at home mom. As her only child grew more independent, she turned her passion…
Debbie Dobbs, MS
Debbie Dobbs has a Master's of Science in Management, focusing on Organizational Behavior & Development and Healthcare Administration from Georgia State University. She has worked…
Karen Paz, Parent Advocate
Karen Botnick Paz is the Director of Programming and Development at The Amit Program. Amit provides special education services and programs to families of children…
Carol Ann Brannon, MS, RD/LD
Carol Ann Brannon, MS, RD/LD is a Nutrition Expert with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, education, individual counseling, and corporate wellness. She has…
Alexis Davis, MS, LPC
S. Alexis Davis, MS, LPC is a psychotherapist who has been working with children, adolescents and families for over 10 years. She graduated from Nova…