In this episode, our guest is Dr. Yanira Hernandez, a bilingual, bicultural Latina therapist and founder of Palante Therapy Inc. Dr. Hernandez shares her experiences having worked in school systems supporting Latine families and children with ADHD through psychoeducation and advocacy. We talk about barriers such as cultural stigma and language differences that affect mental health care access, the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, and the various supports available, such as IEPs and 504 plans. The episode concludes with practical advice for parents on navigating these challenges and advocating for their children's mental health needs.

Dr. Yanira Hernandez links:

Instagram @palantherapy

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Additional ADHD resources:

https://www.understood.org/

https://chadd.org/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:59 Challenges Faced by Latina Families in ADHD Care

04:14 Language Barriers in Mental Health Services

05:11 Misinterpretation of ADHD Symptoms

11:03 Support Systems in Schools

16:51 Understanding IEP and 504 Plans

20:24 Empowering Parents and Students

26:37 Advice for Parents Suspecting ADHD

34:10 Contact Information and Resources

36:55 Conclusion and Call to Action