Behavioral Therapy

“Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD and Neurodivergence” [Video Replay & Podcast #582]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#582), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on October, 16, 2025.

ADHD Expert: Saskia Van der Oord, Ph.D., Michael Meinzer, Ph.D. Updated on January 26, 2026
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Episode Description

Do current cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches inadvertently promote masking and conformity for individuals with ADHD? Or do evidence-based CBT strategies support real-world functioning, self-efficacy, and quality of life for neurodivergent clients? Does CBT encourage denial of identity? Or does it promote authenticity? In this webinar, two leading psychotherapists will discuss the efficacy of CBT for ADHD and how modern approaches should move from treating ADHD behaviors and impairments to empowering individuals. Michael Meinzer, Ph.D., and Saskia Van der Oord, Ph.D., will discuss and underscore the need for evidence-based strategies that support functioning and respect neurodivergent identities without pathologizing their differences.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  •  How CBT is evolving, and what challenges it can effectively address for people with ADHD and where it might miss the mark
  • How traditional (non-adapted) CBT approaches may inadvertently encourage masking and conformity to neurotypical norms
  • How CBT for ADHD can help you adapt your lifestyle to your environment and improve situations involving your job, relationships, and more
  • How to assess whether CBT is working for you
  • What people should know in choosing and working with a therapist

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Meet the Expert Speakers

Michael Meinzer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC). He directs UIC’s Young Adult & Adolescent ADHD Services research lab and the SUCCEEDS College ADHD Clinic. He recently published Mastering the Transition to College: The Ultimate Guidebook for Parents of Teens with ADHD (#CommissionsEarned)  based on his research and clinical experience.

Saskia Van der Oord, Ph.D., is a professor of clinical psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at KU Leuven (Belgium). She is a clinical psychologist and behavior therapist, co-director of the faculty’s ADHD clinic, and head of the postgraduate training program in cognitive behavior therapy for children and adolescents. Her research work is focused on the development, evaluation and adaptation of non-pharmacological interventions for ADHD. Her research work is fueled by the perspectives of people with lived experience.

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