EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 22 MIN
ADHD Isn’t About Attention? The New Science of Motivation, Focus and Reward
from The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health · host Redd Rock Music
Why can people with ADHD focus intensely for hours on things that are interesting or emotionally engaging...but not on their homework? The real challenge may be how the brain processes reward. Learn why researchers are rethinking ADHD, how stimulant medications work, how dopamine shapes motivation and persistence, and practical ways parents can help children. Resources & References: • The Incredible Years Parent Program: The Incredible Years • Large-scale functional MRI study on ADHD medications and brain networks: Cell study on stimulant effects in ADHD • Study on methylphenidate and reward anticipation in ADHD: Methylphenidate and reward processing study summary Send your questions to [email protected] or message me online here. Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why can people with ADHD focus intensely for hours on things that are interesting or emotionally engaging...but not on their homework? The real challenge may be how the brain processes reward. Learn why researchers are rethinking ADHD, how stimulant medications work, how dopamine shapes motivation and persistence, and practical ways parents can help children. Resources & References: • The Incredible Years Parent Program: The Incredible Years • Large-scale functional MRI study on ADHD medications and brain networks: Cell study on stimulant effects in ADHD • Study on methylphenidate and reward anticipation in ADHD: Methylphenidate and reward processing study summary Send your questions to [email protected] or message me online here. Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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