#178: [workshop] Is it Trauma or ADHD? with Kay Heikes

Early trauma and childhood adversity cause changes in the brain. Kids with neurodivergent brains often display challenging behaviors which look a lot like ADHD. So how can we tell the difference? Kay Heikes, LSCSW, specializes in infant and early childhood mental health. She is a Trust-based Relational Intervention Practitioner® and commits her time to help support families learn how to help everyone feel safe, seen, heard and valued. During this workshop Kay enumerates the similarities and differences between ADHD and trauma, gives treatment options for ADHD, and addresses how to help your child with lagging executive functioning and social skills. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Kay's Website Join The Village (use code podcast) Private Coaching with Greg TBRI Animate: Toxic Stress and the Brain on YouTube #87: The Impact of Prenatal Trauma on Children with Stacey Gagnon Join The Village for future workshops (use code: podcast)