Tish Holub Taylor, Ph.D.

Tish Holub Taylor, Ph.D. Dr. Tish Taylor, Ph.D provides effective services in counseling, evaluations, and therapy for strugg

ADHD or Learning Disability? 🤔How do you tell the difference — and what do you do when school struggles go beyond attent...
10/15/2025

ADHD or Learning Disability? 🤔
How do you tell the difference — and what do you do when school struggles go beyond attention?

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Connect Podcast, I’m breaking down:

✅ The role of executive functioning in ADHD
✅ Common academic challenges (that aren’t always learning disabilities)
✅ Red flags for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia
✅ When to seek a formal evaluation
✅ Practical ways to support your child at home and school

🎧 Tune in to Episode 14 now at www.TishTaylor.com/ADHD-and-Learning-Disabilities

📄 Don’t forget to grab the free guide that goes with this episode:
"ADHD or Learning Disability? How to Tell the Difference — and What to Do Next"

💬 Tag a parent or educator who needs to hear this.

🧠 “Why won’t they just DO it?”If you’ve said this (or shouted it in your head), you’re not alone. Task completion is one...
10/01/2025

🧠 “Why won’t they just DO it?”
If you’ve said this (or shouted it in your head), you’re not alone. Task completion is one of the most common challenges for kids with ADHD—and one of the most frustrating for parents and teachers.

In Episode 13 of the ADHD Connect Podcast, I break down:
✔️ The three main ways task avoidance shows up
✔️ Why your response should match how they’re struggling
✔️ Real-world strategies for getting things done—without the meltdown (yours or theirs)

🎧 Listen now: “Why Won’t They Just Do It?”
📲 https://tishtaylor.com/help-kids-with-adhd-complete-tasks/
💛 Based on science. Grounded in reality. Designed to give you hope.

🌪 Tip for Tough ADHD Moments 🌪When your child is melting down, it’s tempting to focus on stopping the behavior right now...
09/23/2025

🌪 Tip for Tough ADHD Moments 🌪

When your child is melting down, it’s tempting to focus on stopping the behavior right now. But here’s a quick reframe:

💡 Instead of asking, “How do I get control?”
Try asking, “How can I help my child regain control of themselves?”

This shift takes you out of a power struggle and into coaching mode—where your child can actually learn skills for calming down and regulating.

✅ Responding this way keeps the connection intact.
✅ It models the regulation you want them to build.
✅ And it helps you stay grounded in your values, even in the heat of the moment.

Want more? Episode 12 of the ADHD Connect podcast walks you through 3 guiding questions you can use anytime the intensity spikes. https://tishtaylor.com/handling-intense-adhd-moments/

👉 Plus, grab the free “How Do I Want to Show Up?” Companion Guide to keep these tools at your fingertips.

🌟 New Podcast Episode! 🌟When your child is melting down, refusing to cooperate, or pushing back with big emotions, it’s ...
09/17/2025

🌟 New Podcast Episode! 🌟

When your child is melting down, refusing to cooperate, or pushing back with big emotions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and even easier to react in ways you don’t feel good about later.

In this week’s episode of the ADHD Connect Podcast, I’m sharing 3 guiding questions you can lean on in the heat of the moment. These questions help you pause, clarify your priorities, and respond in a way that supports your child and keeps you anchored in your values.

💡 You’ll learn:
✔️ When to give a consequence (and when it can wait)
✔️ How to shift from “control” to supporting emotional regulation
✔️ Why coaching beats correcting — especially in tough moments
✔️ How to model calm, clear leadership when emotions run high

🎧 Listen to Episode 12 here: https://tishtaylor.com/handling-intense-adhd-moments/

✨ Bonus: Download the FREE companion guide How Do I Want to Show Up?, a simple reflection tool to help you prepare for or process those intense moments.

You don’t have to be perfect in those tough moments - just intentional. 💛

📚 Back to School: Is It the Jitters… or Something More? 🧠As routines settle and classrooms come alive, you might start n...
09/10/2025

📚 Back to School: Is It the Jitters… or Something More? 🧠

As routines settle and classrooms come alive, you might start noticing your child…

✨ Struggling to get out the door on time
✨ Forgetting homework (again)
✨ Daydreaming instead of focusing
✨ Melting down after school from sheer exhaustion
✨ Getting frequent reminders from teachers to sit still or stay quiet

These can all be typical back-to-school bumps… but they can also be early signs of ADHD.

This time of year often brings ADHD to light—not because school "causes" it, but because the demands for attention, organization, and self-regulation suddenly go way up.

💡 If you're seeing consistent struggles across settings—not just at home or school—it might be time to dig a little deeper.

You’re not alone in wondering. And wondering doesn’t mean labeling—it means understanding.

✨ Let’s replace panic with perspective.
✨ Let’s replace blame with curiosity.
✨ Let’s replace “What’s wrong?” with “What’s going on?”

Back-to-school is a perfect time to start asking the right questions—and to build the right kind of support.

I'm here to help you do just that. Use this ADHD screening tool to start: https://tishtaylor.com/add-adhd-screening-tool/

Struggling to make a reward system stick?It might not be your child—it might just be the structure.The key?✔️ Be specifi...
09/10/2025

Struggling to make a reward system stick?
It might not be your child—it might just be the structure.

The key?
✔️ Be specific
✔️ Be consistent
✔️ Use rewards that actually motivate your child

💡 A reward system isn’t bribery—it’s a bridge to help kids with ADHD practice skills and feel successful.

🎧 Learn more in Episode 11 of the ADHD Connect Podcast
📥 Grab the free ADHD Motivation & Reward Planning Guide
👉 https://tishtaylor.com/getting-reward-systems-right/

Struggling to get your child to follow through, even with constant reminders?You’re not doing anything wrong — they may ...
09/04/2025

Struggling to get your child to follow through, even with constant reminders?
You’re not doing anything wrong — they may just need a different kind of support.

🎧 In this week’s episode of the ADHD Connect Podcast, I’m breaking down how to use reward systems that actually work for kids with ADHD.

You’ll learn:
✅ What to reward (and how to define it clearly)
✅ Why motivation systems often fail — and how to fix them
✅ How to keep things simple, consistent, and sustainable
✅ Why this approach supports emotional regulation, too

💡 Plus, you’ll get access to a free printable guide to help you set up your own system at home or in the classroom.
🎧 Listen to Episode 11 now: https://tishtaylor.com/getting-reward-systems-right/

🍎 Teachers everywhere: ADHD shows up in your classroom every day. Now you can get the training you need, when you need i...
08/30/2025

🍎 Teachers everywhere: ADHD shows up in your classroom every day. Now you can get the training you need, when you need it.

My new on-demand ADHD Certification Course is available 24/7 - created specifically for busy educators who want practical tools without the scheduling hassle. From understanding behavior theory to supporting emotional regulation, this course meets you where you are. Available to educators nationwide, serving Kansas City and beyond.

https://learn.tishtaylor.com/adhd-certification-course-for-educators/

Transitions are tough, but they’re even tougher without a plan.For kids with ADHD, organization isn't just helpful - it'...
08/28/2025

Transitions are tough, but they’re even tougher without a plan.

For kids with ADHD, organization isn't just helpful - it's essential. Systems give structure to days that can otherwise feel chaotic or unpredictable.

This week on the ADHD Connect Podcast, I’m sharing how to get organized about getting organized before school stress kicks in.

🎧 Listen to the ADHD Connect Podcast, Episode 10: Back-to-School Systems for Kids with ADHD
https://tishtaylor.com/back-to-school-adhd-systems/
🎁 Plus, grab the free Back-to-School Success Checklist—a simple tool to help you start strong.

08/26/2025

Start your back-to-school journey with clarity! Try our free ADHD Individual Trait Tool to identify your child's specific challenges—from focus and organization to emotional regulation. Every child with ADHD is unique, and understanding their individual needs is the first step toward effective support.

Access our free ADHD Screening Tool now and get the information you need to support your student: https://tishtaylor.com/add-adhd-screening-tool/

Check out new teacher education modules and information on ADHD in the classroom on my Teachers Pay Teachers page
08/25/2025

Check out new teacher education modules and information on ADHD in the classroom on my Teachers Pay Teachers page

📚 Back-to-School + ADHD = A LOT.New school year, new routines, new expectations—and if your child has ADHD, it can quick...
08/20/2025

📚 Back-to-School + ADHD = A LOT.

New school year, new routines, new expectations—and if your child has ADHD, it can quickly feel overwhelming (for both of you). But it doesn’t have to.

🎧 In this week’s ADHD Connect episode, I’m sharing how to create simple, sustainable school-year systems that support executive functioning, reduce stress, and keep you out of constant catch-up mode.

We’ll talk:
✔️ Proactive teacher communication (what to say + when to say it)
✔️ Systems that actually stick (no color-coded chaos)
✔️ How to check assignments without daily power struggles
✔️ Apps that help kids stay focused without constant reminders

PLUS—I’ve created a free Back-to-School Success Checklist to help you put everything into action with ease.

👉 Listen now + download the checklist: https://tishtaylor.com/back-to-school-adhd-systems/
Let’s get organized about getting organized. 💛

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