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CORRECTION: Dr. Bryna Siegel led one of several field sites involved in validating the DSM-III-R and DSM IV diagnostic criteria for Autism while professor of psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco. She was NOT the lead of the DSM Autism field trials, a position held by Fred Volkmar, MD (Yale University)

Dr. Bryna Siegel is a Developmental Psychologist (PhD Stanford, 1980) who has co-founded one of the earliest US Autism Clinics (Stanford,1983), then founded and led the Autism Clinic at University of California, San Francisco from the late 1980s to early 2010s, serving as Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry there. She has authored five books on autism by peer-reviewed publishers, written several chapters and research articles, and over 100 research abstracts on autism, and headed two DSM field-trial sites for the validation of diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders. Over the past ten years, she founded and has served as Executive Director of the Autism Center of Northern California which provides training to clinical psychology graduate students considering a career in autism, focusing on refining a public health model for affordable, university-quality autism diagnostics and patient training to low income families living with autism. In the last 40 years, Dr. Siegel has lectured and trained teachers, therapists, parents and fellow academics across the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Her most recent book is The Politics of Autism (Oxford University Press, 2018).

BrynaSiegelPhD@gmail.com

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Professor, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, UCSF (Ret.)
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T: 415-391-3417 / www.ACNC.org/ www.BrynaSiegel.com

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Michael McLeod, M.A.

In this episode, Mike Mcleod and I talk about ADHD, parenting styles, and the role of ADHD coaching. In 2016, Michael created the Internal Skills Executive Function Strengthening Model, and GrowNOW ADHD was born.

His mission: improve quality of life for youth and families facing ADHD and executive function challenges.

Mike has presented this model to audiences nationwide and internationally, providing specialized support in ADHD, Executive Functioning, Social Executive Functioning, and Parent Coaching.

With more than 20 years of experience, a Master’s degree from Lehman College, and collaborations with leading doctors, neuropsychologists, and nonprofits, Mike blends deep expertise with a practical, strength-based model that gets results.

Co-Host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast

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Best Executive Function Coaching Service Award

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Developmental Service Hero Award – Main Line Parent

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Winning Keynote Speaker and School Trainer

I am here today with Michael McLeod, M.A., co-host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, one of my new favorite parenting podcasts.

With over 20 years of experience, Michael is the creator of the innovative Internal Skills Executive Function Strengthening Model and the founder of GrowNOW ADHD.

His mission is to improve the quality of life for youth and families navigating ADHD and executive function challenges.

An award-winning keynote speaker and trainer, Mike blends deep expertise—backed by a Master's degree and collaborations with leading doctors and neuropsychologists—with a practical, strength-based approach that truly delivers results.

https://www.grownowadhd.com/