ADHD, Children, and Digital Media (
ADHD, Children and Media
Children with ADHD can benefit from extra support in managing their media use, as well as digital tools to help them stay on task. In this #AskTheExperts Webinar, Children and Screens’ panel discussed the unique considerations for children with ADHD vis-a-vis digital media use. Panelists shared tips about how families and educators can best support ADHD youths’ healthy digital lives.
Children and Screens’ #AskTheExperts Panel:
Shelley Haven, ATP, RET, BSME, Assistive Technology Consultant, Technology to Unlock Potential
Clifford Sussman, MD, Gaming and Internet Use Disorder Specialist; Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, George Washington University
Anthony Yeung, MD, FRCPC, DRCSPC, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia
Moderated by Carey Heller, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, Founding Partner of Heller Psychology Group
Timestamps:
[00:00:11] - Introductions by Executive Director of Children and Screens, Kris Perry
[00:00:56] - Moderator Carey Heller on what ADHD is and why children with ADHD may struggle to regulate their media use
[00:10:23] - Clifford Sussman on the neurobiology of ADHD and why children with ADHD spend more time on video games
[00:24:34] - Follow-up: How can we help prepare older teens who are heading to or in college manage their media use?
[00:26:46] - Anthony Yeung on how digital media affects sleep in children and youth with ADHD and misinformation about ADHD on social media
[00:41:44] - Follow-up: How can users distinguish between useful information and misinformation about ADHD on social media?
[00:44:08] - Shelley Haven on technological tools and strategies that can help children regulate their attention and manage distractions
[01:02:29] - Follow-up: Is using multiple desktops a good way to avoid having too many tabs open?
[01:04:33] - The panel addresses questions from the audience.
[01:04:43] - What is considered a “binge” amount of screen time, and how much is too much?
[01:07:14] - Should rules around screen time be different for ADHD youth than their neurotypical peers?
[01:08:42] - What are some suggestions for how the whole family can get on board with balancing screen time use?
[01:14:25] - How do short-form media (e.g., Reels and Tik Tok) affect children’s impact spans?
[01:16:29] - Is the increasing use of technology in schools helpful or harmful for students with ADHD?
[01:22:46] - Wrap-up with Children and Screens’ Executive Director Kris Perry.
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