Dr. Carrie Jackson is more than just an expert in child psychology—she's a trusted ally for families navigating the challenges of ADHD. With a Ph.D. in child psychology, personal experience with ADHD, and years of professional expertise, Dr. Jackson brings empathy, knowledge, and proven strategies to support children and parents alike.
Understand What They Are Dealing With:
ADD vs. ADHD: How to Identify and Diagnose Your Child's Needs
In this video, Dr. Carrie Jackson breaks down the evaluation process, highlights key symptoms of ADHD's three presentations (hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive, combined), and offers guidance to parents on how to recognize and support their child effectively.
Gain Insight That Allows You To Put Yourself In Their Shoes:
Inside the ADHD Brain: What Every Parent Needs to Know
ADHD is more than just behavior—it's a brain-based neurodevelopmental disorder. Learn how differences in executive functioning and dopamine processing impact motivation, planning, and reward responses in children with ADHD.
Understand How To Make Their Lives Easier:
Effective Therapies for ADHD: Exploring Behavioral and Beyond
Supporting a child with ADHD starts with empowering parents. Learn about effective parent-focused therapies, school accommodations, and how movement can enhance learning for children with ADHD, helping them thrive despite their unique challenges.
Build An Environment Where They Can Thrive
Empowering Parents: Practical Tools and Strategies for Home
Help your child with ADHD thrive at home with simple strategies! Learn how visual cues and personalized routines can improve memory, reduce stress, and make daily tasks easier for both you and your child.
More Movement Creates More Focus
Fidget Toys and Active Chairs: Boosting Focus and Engagement
Discover how active chairs, fidget toys, and movement breaks can help kids with ADHD stay focused and engaged. Learn why allowing movement boosts learning and how these strategies benefit both therapy and everyday tasks.
Healthy Habits Support Focus And Improve Performance
Healthy Habits: Diet, Exercise, and Rest for Kids with ADHD
Explore tailored diet, exercise, and relaxation strategies for ADHD kids! Learn how high-intensity workouts, active relaxation techniques, and mindful movement can improve focus and support your child's needs.
Professional Tips That Work In All Settings
Therapist’s Toolkit: Proven Strategies for Working with Young Patients
Support ADHD children with flexible approaches, movement breaks like yoga or fidget toys, and positive reinforcement. Offer choices in activities, use visual schedules, and reward effort to create an engaging, comfortable, and motivating therapy environment.