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Unstitching ADHD: Urban Ed Talks with Dr. Stanley Ekiyor
"Unstitching ADHD: Urban Ed Talks" is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of ADHD within urban education settings. Through insightful discussions, expert interviews, and real-life stories, we aim to empower educators, parents, and stakeholders with the knowledge, strategies, and support they need to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for students with ADHD. Our mission is to foster understanding, advocacy, and positive outcomes for all learners impacted by ADHD in urban communities.
Unstitching ADHD: Urban Ed Talks with Dr. Stanley Ekiyor
Episode 38: "I'm Not Lazy, I Just Learn Differently" - Breaking ADHD Myths in Education
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What if everything we've been told about ADHD students is wrong? In this raw and powerful conversation, Dr. William Lane—an educational consultant who grew up being told he'd "amount to nothing"—sits down with host Dr. Stanley Ekiyor to dismantle the most damaging myths about neurodivergent learners.
Dr. Lane shares his personal journey from finding his high school yearbook with zero signatures to becoming a #1 bestselling author and leading advocate for students with learning differences. This isn't your typical academic discussion—it's a deeply human exploration of what it really means to support ADHD students in urban classrooms.
What You'll Learn:
• Why "just try harder" fails ADHD students every time
• The "three minis" framework: mini steps, mini deadlines, mini successes
• How to make learning meaningful through interest, urgency, and purpose
• Why breaking tasks down matters (or "how to eat an elephant")
• The critical difference between compliance and genuine engagement
• What educators and parents get wrong at IEP meetings
• Practical classroom strategies that actually work
• The mindset shift schools desperately need to make
Key Quote: "We're not lazy. We just learn differently than other people. We are worthwhile. You just need to ask me what works for me."
Whether you're an educator, parent, administrator, or someone navigating your own neurodivergent journey, this episode offers hope, practical tools, and a powerful reminder that labels don't define potential.
About the Guest:
Dr. William Lane is an educational consultant, academic coach, international speaker, and author of "Stop Being Invisible: Overcoming Communication Barriers." He brings both professional expertise and lived experience as someone on the spectrum to his work supporting students, families, and educators.
About the Host:
Dr. Stanley Ekiyor hosts Unstitching ADHD: Urban Ed Talks, a podcast dedicated to moving beyond deficit-based narratives in education.
