EP. 71: ADHD and the Importance of Fun, with Psychologist, Author & Grand Poohbah of Play, Dr. Kirsten Milliken

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tracy is delighted to welcome Dr. Kirsten Milliken to Episode #71 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Dr. Milliken is a licensed clinical psychologist, an ADHD Coach, and the Author of PlayDHD: Permission to Play. A Prescription For Adults With ADHD. Dr. Milliken lives in Portland, Maine with her two amazing children, her partner, Perry, and her two dogs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a licensed clinical psychologist Kirsten has worked in a variety of fields including juvenile justice, geriatric mental health, school psychology, community mental health and nonprofit development. Currently, Kirsten has a private practice where she offers services to military veterans, provides diagnostic evaluations, and coaches teens and adults with ADHD.</span></p> <p><strong>Kirsten shares with Tracy:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The circumstances surrounding her late in life ADHD diagnosis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The symptoms she struggled with</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How she missed the diagnosis in herself</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What has changed since she was diagnosed</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How and why she educates her clients on the value of play, as a naturopathic treatment for ADHD</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The exciting project,</span> <a href= "https://www.worldwithoutadhd.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">World Without ADHD</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">that she started with Kris Mitchell. Its goal is to increase the awareness of the positive impact of ADHD on society</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to submit written and visual works for potential publication</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="f