One of the most trusted names in ADHD parent training.
Ryan is a licensed clinical social worker, a former school social worker, and a father who has raised a child with ADHD.
– Founder, ADHD Dude | 350,000+ followers across platforms
– Creator, Confident Parents Capable Kids Method by ADHD Dude
– Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | 20+ years working with children, teens, and young adults with ADHD
– Regular presenter, CHADD International Conference on ADHD
– Co-host, ADHD Parenting Podcast | Top 1% globally
– Contributor, ADDitude Magazine
Founder of ADHD Dude
AS FEATURED IN & PRESENTED AT
Most trainings on supporting kids with ADHD leave parents and educators without practical strategies they can begin implementing immediately
Parents of kids with ADHD are often told what their child needs but rarely shown how to make it work at home. Teachers receive ADHD training that adds to their workload without improving outcomes in the classroom. The result is frustration on all sides and kids who are capable of far more than anyone around them realizes.
The ADHD Dude Approach
Parent Behavior Training That Actually Works
A practical framework built on evidence-informed strategies.
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Skil-building over labels
Understanding a diagnosis is a starting point, not a strategy. Ryan’s approach focuses on building the specific skills kids with ADHD are missing, giving parents and educators concrete tools instead of just a label to explain the behavior.
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Evidence-informed strategies
The Confident Parents Capable Kids Method by ADHD Dude is built on evidence-informed strategies, not parenting trends or social media opinions.
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Structure and consistency
Decades of research on child development and behavior show that kids with ADHD can be most successful when routines are predictable, expectations are clear, and parents and educators use an authoritative approach.
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Plain language delivery
During presentations and trainings, Ryan speaks practically and avoids therapy-speak, delivering information in plain language that parents and educators can understand and use immediately.
Professional Background
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Founder, ADHD Dude and Trip Camp
- Former School Social Worker
- Licensed Therapist in Private Practice
- Creator & Facillitator, Guys Group Program (for boys with ADHD)
- Host, The ADHD Parenting Podcast — Top 1% globally in parenting
- Regular presenter, CHADD Annual International Conference on ADHD
- Contributing writer, ADDitude Magazine
- Frequent guest on national parenting and education podcasts
Speaking
Speaking and Training
Ryan speaks to parent groups, educators, health care professionals, and mental health clinicians. His parent training is rooted in the Confident Parents Capable Kids Method by ADHD Dude, an evidence-based framework for improving behavior at home. Every presentation is built for the specific group Ryan is addressing.
For Parents & Parent Groups
- What Parents Are Rarely Told About ADHD And What Actually Helps
- What To Do When A Child With ADHD Controls Your Home: Reclaiming Parental Authority
- Helping Kids With ADHD Build And Maintain Friendships
For Educators
- Supporting Students With ADHD Without Creating More Work For Yourself
- How To Respond To ADHD-Related Behaviors And See Real Improvement Today
For Mental Health Clinicans
- Evidence-Based Strategies For Supporting Families of ADHD Children
- Reclaiming Parental Authority: Supporting Families Struggling With Parental Empathy Dysregulation
- Reconnecting Disconnected Young Men With ADHD
Testimonials
I am a Community Paediatrician in the UK, and I prescribe extensively for ADHD. I am also a mum to a boy with ADHD, and I find your advice is spot on. I signpost my patients to your resources.
My entire family has subscribed to the ADHD Dude YouTube channel for a long time now. His tips ultimately make me feel more empowered as a parent. I only wish we had discovered him sooner.
Speaking and Training
Book Ryan To Speak
Kids with ADHD who are supported by parents and educators with the right strategies can accomplish far more than most people realize. Book Ryan for your next staff training, parent workshop, or conference.