Episode 69: Is Your Child Just Busy Or Is It ADHD with Dr. Walt Karniski

Send us Fan MailDoes your child have difficulty focusing or paying attention? Are they hyperactive? And do you wonder if they may have ADHD? Today, we are talking to Dr. Walt Karniski, an ADHD expert and author for some answers. Listen in as he explains where ADHD comes from and helps us understand that the diagnosis doesn't mean that your kid is doomed. If you've ever wondered whether you or your child has ADHD, this episode will address some of those common questions. Walt Karniski is a Developmental Pediatrician. He trained at Boston Children’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical Center. He was the Director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida for 15 years. He then opened a private practice and for 20 years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Learning Disabilities and other developmental difficulties. TIMESTAMPS• [14:08] “The first question that I asked in my book is, is medication effective? Does it work? And there's actually three ways that we know that medication works and works extremely well.”• [17:11] Dr. Karniski shares why there is compelling evidence that medication works.• [19:54] “Many other people have been diagnosed with ADHD and they found ways to To make it a productive part of their lives…” • [26:54] Dr. Karniski explains, “as young as three years of age, we can distinguish that a child is having difficulty with hyperactivity, impulsivity, short attention span, distractibility…”For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQInstaCart: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/3434912/1402209/7412**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Dr. Walt KarniskiWebsite: https://adhdmedicationbook.com/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Medication-Does-Work-Safe/dp/153815577X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=adhd+medication+does+it+work+and+is+it+safe&qid=1654545666&sprefix=adhd+medication+do%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1Link to Cicerone Society: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/cicerone-societyLittle Hearts Academy - Challenge Group for Parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/154671059580181810-Day Challenge to Find your Peaceful Voice: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/your-10-day-challange-to-finding-your-peaceful-voice Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support