"There's Nothing Wrong With Me": Bluey's Jack and the Healing Power of ADHD Representation

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ADHD in a HURRY!

Dustin Horvath

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Hello there! This is "ADHD in a HURRY!" the podcast dedicated to ADHDers and non-ADHDers. This episode is my introduction to you, the listener, to give you some background information about myself as a person with ADHD and my experiences working in education. Each episode will be short and sweet and will include my personal or professional insights, strategies, and perspectives on topics related to ADHD!

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"There's Nothing Wrong With Me": Bluey's Jack and the Healing Power of ADHD Representation

ADHD in a HURRY!

19 minutes 1 second

6 months ago

"There's Nothing Wrong With Me": Bluey's Jack and the Healing Power of ADHD Representation

Hello, folks! This is another episode of ADHD in a HURRY! I'm your host, Dustin Horvath.

Have you ever felt like there's "something wrong" with your brain? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the unexpected world of Disney's Bluey and explore the healing power of ADHD representation through the beloved character of Jack.

Discover how Jack's portrayal offers profound validation for young children and adults with ADHD, normalizing challenges and highlighting unique strengths. We'll break down the developmental and socio-emotional impact of seeing ADHD authentically on screen, and reveal actionable parenting strategies based on lessons learned from Jack's journey in the episode "Army."

Tune in to understand why this seemingly simple cartoon is having a monumental impact on ADHD awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion for the entire neurodivergent community.

Music: Ben Backus | Dream Codex | New Single by Hannibal Montana

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Timestamps:

Section I: Developmental and Socio-Emotional Importance3:07 Validation and Normalization5:49 Understanding Strengths 6:39 Reducing Stigma

Section II: For Adults with ADHD

7:18 Retrospective Healing/Self-compassion/Language for Discussion Section III: Parenting Young Kids with ADHD: Lessons from "Army"

12:21 Leveraging Strengths

14:23 Using Structure and Clear Expectations

15:12 Natural Positive Reinforcement

17:49 Outro