EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 31 MIN
#215: ADHD School Advocacy: When You’ve Tried Everything and Nothing Is Working
from Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective · host The Childhood Collective
If you’ve already done the meetings, asked for evaluations, followed the usual steps, and still feel like you’re hitting a wall, this episode is for you. ADHD school advocacy can feel exhausting and emotional when you’re trying so hard to get your child the support they need. As professionals (and moms) who have guided hundreds of families through complex school situations, we’re sharing what we’ve seen work when the typical routes haven’t moved the needle. You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels, and you don’t have to figure out the next steps alone.MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode #215 TranscriptEpisode #137: ADHD at School: The One Thing Every Parent NEEDS to KnowEpisode #161: Back to School - You've Got This!Episode #165: 504 Plan vs. IEP: Which One Does My ADHD Child Need?Shining at School CourseThe Childhood Collective InstagramHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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SHINING WITH ADHD #215: ADHD School Advocacy: When You’ve Tried Everything and Nothing Is Working The Childhood Collective 3/18/2026 SUMMARY If you’ve already done the meetings, asked for evaluations, followed the usual steps, and still feel like you’re hitting a wall, this episode is for you. ADHD school advocacy can feel exhausting and emotional when you’re trying so hard to get your child the support they need. As professionals (and moms) who have guided hundreds of families through complex school situations, we’re sharing what we’ve seen work when the typical routes haven’t moved the needle. You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels, and you don’t have to figure out the next steps alone. MEET OUR TEAM We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD. LINKS + RESOURCES Episode #215 Transcript Episode #137: ADHD at School: The One Thing Every Parent NEEDS to Know Episode #161: Back to School - You've Got This! Episode #165: 504 Plan vs. IEP: Which One Does My ADHD Child Need? Shining at School Course The Childhood Collective Instagram Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Shining at School Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off! Shining at School Course Hungryroot Hungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount. Hungryroot Board Games for Kids with ADHD Board games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas! We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes. Board Games for Kids with ADHD Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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