I’m really excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Norinne Russell on a new topic we haven’t covered before on this show and one that only came into my radar last year, and that is rejection sensitive dysphoria or RSD, a dysphoria commonly experienced by people with ADHD. We talked about what rejection sensitive dysphoria is and how it’s different from mood disorders or emotional dysregulation, what the early signs are and examples of triggers from Norrine’s own experience with her son, and how to support children with RSD. I’m sure this conversation will resonate with many of you and hope you find this new topic interesting and valuable to your family. 

About Dr. Norrine Russell

Dr. Norrine Russell is the founder of Russell Coaching for Students, which uses an innovative method of coaching for complex students, including those who are 2E; have ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety; and those with learning differences. This innovative method, Connected Coaching, has proven successful for hundreds of students since 2009. She is the author of the recently published guide for parents, “Asking the Right Questions Before, During, and After Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis.”

With twenty years of experience creating positive youth development and parenting education programs, Dr. Russell has extensive knowledge of child development, learning styles, special needs, and positive parenting philosophies. She blends this knowledge to provide students and parents with comprehensive support and the tools they need to grow and thrive.

Things you'll learn from this episode

• What rejection sensitive dysphoria or RSD is and how it presents
• What the early signs of rejection-sensitive dysphoria are and examples of triggers for children and adolescents
• The difference between RSD, mood disorders, and “typical” emotional dysregulation that neurodivergent children might experience
• How to support children with RSD

Resources mentioned for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) & ADHD

• Dr. Norrine Russell’s website
• Dr. Norrine Russell via telephone: +12127161161
• Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette's, Anxiety, and More!: The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals by Dr. Martin Kutscher
• New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (Additude Magazine article)
• How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (Additude article)
• Free Resource: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (Additude article)

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