Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW
Founder – ADHD Dude
Practical, Authentic, Effective –
The ADHD Speaker You’ve Been Waiting For
Practical, Authentic, Effective –
The ADHD Speaker You’ve
Been Waiting For
about Ryan
With the relatable approach that’s become his signature, Ryan Wexelblatt engages audiences with content that connects, educates, and inspires.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, former School Social Worker, Father To a son with adhd and learning differences
Over 300,000 social media followers, host of The ADHD Parenting Podcast (Top 1% globally), and a frequent guest on leading parenting and mental health podcasts
Presenter at national and statewide conferences, as well as parent groups
Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, is a nationally recognized ADHD parenting expert and the founder of ADHD Dude, a leading platform delivering practical, evidence-based strategies for parents raising children with ADHD. With over 300,000 followers across social media, Ryan is widely trusted by families, clinicians, and educators alike for his clear, relatable, and research-informed approach to improving behavior and emotional regulation.
A licensed clinical social worker and former school-based therapist, Ryan specializes in helping families address real-world challenges like defiance, emotional outbursts, lagging social skills, and difficulty making and keeping friends. His work is grounded in evidence—not trends or emotional marketing—and focuses on helping parents build the skills their children need to thrive.
Ryan Wexelblatt is a regular presenter at the CHADD Annual International Conference on ADHD, a contributing writer for ADDitude Magazine, and the host of the ADHD Dude Podcast. He is also a frequent guest on parenting, mental health, and education podcasts, where he shares his expertise on ADHD behavior management, executive function, and skill-building strategies for kids and teens.
Families appreciate Ryan’s ability to communicate with warmth, clarity, and honesty—without clinical jargon or unrealistic expectations. Whether speaking to parents, professionals, or the broader community, Ryan Wexelblatt brings a grounded and practical voice to the national conversation on ADHD parenting.
Speaking Topics
Some common presentation topics Ryan is asked to present on:
“Ryan, I just want you to know that 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.“
ADHD in Plain Language.
(Training for School Faculty) Supporting students with ADHD & executive function needs without creating more work for yourself.
(Training for School Counselors, Social Workers, etc.) Helping students develop social executive function skills, not “social skills”.
The child is not the identified patient: How to work effectively with families of kids diagnosed with ADHD.
Social Executive Function Skills: How to help kids with ADHD cultivate and maintain friendships.
What you were never told when your child was diagnosed with ADHD.
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Ryan can tailor presentations to the need of the audience. He has presented to mental health professionals, educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents.
