ADHD and Anxiety in Children: why most kids have both

Do you wonder whether your child has ADHD, anxiety or both? You're not alone. ADHD and anxiety in children often occur together and can look remarkably similar, making it difficult for parents to know what's really driving their child's behavior. In this episode of the Dysregulated Kids Podcast, Dr. Roseann explains how ADHD and anxiety in children overlap, where they differ, and why getting the right diagnosis is essential. You'll learn how nervous system dysregulation affects attention, emotional regulation, and behavior and why treating the wrong condition can make symptoms worse. Boost Your Child’s Attention, Focus, and School Performance without Medication : https://drroseann.com/adhdkit In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why ADHD and anxiety in children so often occur together ✔ The difference between internalizing and externalizing anxiety symptoms ✔ How ADHD affects attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning ✔ Why anxiety and ADHD can look identical on the surface—but have different root causes ✔ The hidden impact of low self-esteem on both ADHD and anxiety ✔ What brain-based assessments can reveal about attention and anxiety challenges ✔ Why treating symptoms without a complete evaluation can lead to ineffective care ✔ How Regulation First Parenting™ supports children with ADHD, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation 0:00 ADHD and Anxiety in Children: Why They Almost Always Come Together 1:30 What Anxiety Looks Like From the Inside: Internalizers vs Externalizers 3:00 What ADHD Really Is: Inattention, Impulse Control, and the Age-12 Onset Rule 5:00 How ADHD and Anxiety Look the Same From the Outside: Avoidance and Low Motivation 7:30 Low Self-Esteem as the Hidden Crossover Symptom Most Parents and Providers Miss 10:00 How ADHD and Anxiety Are Actually Different in the Brain and What a Brain Map Shows 12:30 Why Giving ADHD Medication to an Anxious Kid Can Cause a Psychiatric Crisis 14:30 How to Get to the Real Diagnosis Before the Wrong Treatment Makes It Worse 16:00 Your Next Step: Get a Full Assessment and Stop Guessing Which One It Is Understanding whether your child is dealing with ADHD, anxiety, or both is the first step toward choosing interventions that calm the nervous system, improve emotional regulation, and help your child thrive. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Emotional Dysregulation in Children & Nervous System Expert Regulation First Parenting™ | CALMS Protocol™ Dysregulated Kids Podcast | The Dysregulated Kid Get more resources and solutions from Dr. Roseann: ✅ Join the FREE Regulated Child Newsletter Summit to get a simple step by step plan to help your child find calm: https://drroseann.com/regulatedchilds... ✅ Get The Dysregulated Kid: The Parenting Playbook for Helping Your Child Find Calm in a Chaotic World https://drroseann.com/dysregulatedkid - where you get incredible pre-sale bonuses! ✅ Take My 3-Min Assessment To Find Out What Your Child’s Brain Needs [Free Brain & Behavior Solutions Matcher]: https://drroseann.com/help/?utm_sourc... ABOUT DR. ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE I’m Dr. Roseann, Founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, creator of Regulation First Parenting™ and the CALMS Protocol™, and host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast. For 30+ years, I’ve helped children with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, executive dysfunction, anxiety, OCD, and emotional dysregulation. As a psychologist, bestselling author, and mom of two neurodivergent boys, I provide brain-based, science-backed solutions that calm the brain first—because no learning, growth, or healing can happen without regulation. My mission is to equip parents and professionals with the tools to bring lasting calm, resilience, and emotional well-being to kids and families. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US ⦿ Invite Dr. Roseann to speak to your audience. Email: drroseann@drroseann.org ⦿ Visit our Website: http://www.drroseann.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about psychiatric medications, supplements, or other treatments for your child. Keywords used: adhd and anxiety in children, ADHD and anxiety, child anxiety, ADHD symptoms in kids, executive functioning, emotional dysregulation, nervous system regulation, parenting tips, child behavior, ADHD treatment #drroseann #regulationfirstparenting #adhdandanxiety #adhdandanxietyinchildren #childanxiety #adhdparenting #emotionaldysregulation #nervoussystemregulation #executivefunctioning #parentingtips