Justine Ruotolo's Miss ADD Talk Show

Please join me this coming Sunday August 28 2016, 4:00PST as I welcome Dr. Kirsten Milliken to the show. ADHD is a serious problem, but your approach to it doesn't have to be. Dr Milliken focuses on how developing a more playful mindset and habit of engaging in playful activities can actually help you to manage your ADHD. After a lifetime of being urged to stop goofing off and to take things more seriously, Dr. Milliken is telling you that play is what you need to better manage your dificulties with attention. Dr. Kirsten Milliken is a dynamic and unique clinical psychologist who lives and works in the Portland Maine area. Yes, she has ADHD! Kirsten has used her insight and knowledge of ADHD to develop her playful style as well as her companies, ADHD Executive coaching and PlayDHD. Kirsten espouses that Play is the best non medication intervention for people with ADHD. While Kirsten works with all age ranges, she focuses on working primarily with adults in her practice. Kirsten earned her degrees and training from SUNY Stony Brook, Alliant University, and ADDCA. She is an ICF certified Coach and is trained as an ADHD Career Services Specialty Coach.

Please join me this coming Sunday August 21, 2016, 4:00pm, PST, as I welcome Erica back to the program! Erica is a special education teacher in New York City. Erica brings to the show a wealth of knowledge about transitioning your child/adolescent/young adult back to school after enjoying their summer! We will be discussing how to physically and emotionally prepare them for the return, and what they will need from a parent and teacher prespective. How anxiety can impact their return, such as transitioning from elementary to middle school, worrying about bullying, making friends, academics, and organization. Matching your child with teachers! How to approach the school with your concerns about the teacher your child will have, and how to facilitate the change. Communication with teachers, and the importance of establishing this at the very beginning of the school year! How to encourage your college student to utilize their acomodations, and helping them ask for help! We will also have a short conversation about IEP Goals, and 504 plans!

Please join me this coming Sunday, August 7, 2016, at 4:00pm, PST, as I welcome Debbie and Lilly, to the program! Debbie, the Mom, and Lilly, will be discussing their lives with ADHD, and how they were both able to overcome, and succeed. Lilly, is a college student, she will be discussing her struggles and successes in life and school, from her younger years to now! Lilly is also an accomplished singer, song writer, and will discuss how her creativity, helped her with the negative symptoms related to ADHD. Debbie, will be talking about her own struggles with ADHD. Debbie, will give us all some tips on how she parented Lilly, highlighting her total acceptance of Lilly for who she is, not what she does! Don't miss this show! They will both be providing us with valuable information. Please feel free to call in and talk with Debbie and Lilly, (917) 889-7025.  

Please join me this coming Sunday, July 17, 2016, at 4:00pm, PST, as I welcome, Mary, and David to the program. I met this wonderful couple, at the Culver City ADHD adult support group. They have a love, and respect, that everyone in the group has commented about. David has ADHD, along with his 14 year old daughter. Mary, does not have ADHD, but is able to seperate the symptoms from the person, David! Mary, (Jacques), her given name, is an established motivational speaker, author, training specialist, and a dynamic woman of purpose! Her book, Life Happens, she shares words of wisdom, and encouragement, that provide hope for those times when you experience unpredictable life events. She is a wife of 23 years, and mother to Micala, who is 14 years old. David, is the Pastor of Transforming Lives Community Church, in Los Angeles. David is also the founder of "1 Soul at a Time" Ministries and Operation Re-Launch, a ministry specializing in the empowrment of individuals and organizations, in the full realization of their designed mission for service. Please, call in during the show, and speak with Mary and David. (917) 889-7025

ADHD and Improv: How They Work TogetherPlease join me this Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 4:00pm, PST, as I welcome Julie Martin to the program. We will be discussing how improv can help improve communication and social skills.Julie Martin is a Confidence and Presentation coach who inspires and educates. Much of her relaxed and upbeat style can be traced to her 12 years as a director, teacher, and performer of improvisational comedy acting. Julie has been defined as a master group facilitator, an inspirational mentor, and a seasoned and understanding coach.Ms. Martin uses experimental exercises borrowed from her improvisational laboratory for a breakthrough experience in expression and the art form of you. With 30 years front of the room experience, she has a genius for helping you bring your unique soul quality into all types of communication including video, speaking, interviews, educational programs, and presentations. She encourages her clients to trust themselves, to innovate, to teach, to be thought leaders, and expand into their own personal and creative expression.Through the art of comedy improvisation, Julie has learned to trust herself, trust her own unlimited creative potential, and believes comedy improv is the best communication training on the planet. She specializes in coaching on the "inner game" of presenting, speaking, and leading, and creates a supportive and safe space for transformation. Julie knows taking a chance to become more visible will allow you to shine, and create the potential for higher income and personal satisfaction.Jumpstartimprov.comPlease feel free to call in at 917-889-7025.