The Psychologist Who's Assessed Over 700 Children for ADHD: "Here's what we NOW know about ADHD"

Dr Daniel Weisberg is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the Managing Director of CAYP Psychology – an award-winning, independent service supporting children, adolescents and young people across the UK. Daniel has over a decade of NHS experience and a specialist background in paediatric neuropsychology. He holds a PhD in developmental psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and has contributed to clinical research internationally. His clinical specialisms include paediatric neuropsychology, developmental disorders, and complex presentations in children and adolescents.

Daniel founded CAYP Psychology in 2016, which now has a team of over 100 specialised clinicians working across the UK. The service offers nationwide assessments for autism, ADHD, cognitive and learning difficulties – including dyslexia and learning disabilities – as well as therapeutic support across more than 40 locations and online. Under his leadership, CAYP Psychology has grown into one of the country’s leading independent services for young people’s psychological healthcare.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer

02:31 Dan’s mission within the ADHD world

05:24 3 signs of a good Psychologist

11:52 Traits of ADHD that aren’t accepted by the modern world

13:51 How ADHD manifests in romantic relationships (attachment styles)

17:16 The gene that research suggests causes ADHD

20:28 The most common ADHD attachment style

22:05 What causes RSD

25:16 Tiimo advert

26:60 The emotional benefits of a diagnosis

29:36 Why ADHD women and girls were missed for so long

34:07 Common emotions amongst late diagnosis ADHD women

38:03 The truth about ADHD, technology and social media

44:34 Can mobile phone use change someone’s default level of dopamine

47:13 How young can someone become addicted to something

50:50 Dan’s ADHD item

53:03 The ADHD agony aunt

55:03 A letter from the previous guest

If you're looking for support for your child, you can contact CAYP Psychology on 0333 242 0824, WhatsApp 07446 502 690, email enquiries@cayp-psychology.com, or visit www.cayp-psychology.com

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Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber

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