Supper Club × Coding with ADHD with Dr. Courtney Tolinski

In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Dr. Courtney Tolinski about ADHD, how to tell if you have ADHD, issues related to ADHD for computer workers, anxiety vs ADHD, and more.

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Show Notes

00:36 Welcome
02:11 Guest introduction
03:00 Do I have ADHD?
CHADD
09:12 What is the threshold for diagnosis?
11:43 Are there other issues for computer workers?
Arc Browser
Syntax 513 - The Productivity Episode
15:27 Avoiding difficult or boring things
17:04 Structuring your day
18:41 Sponsor: LogRocket
20:12 Any tips for working in a distracting environment?
MyNoise.net
Headspace
23:40 Can I learn to deal with things?
27:28 How can I support a team member with ADHD?
Missive
31:51 Sponsor: Appwrite
32:47 Any lifestyle changes to help with ADHD?
38:26 How do you find medical help?
42:39 How do you tell the difference between discipline vs ADHD?
47:05 Anxiety vs ADHD?
48:36 Dyslexia and ADHD
53:31 Inheritable or genetic
54:50 Don’t rely on self-diagnoses
Psychology Today
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