Talk Topics

What I speak about.

Each talk is built around real neuroscience and practical takeaways -- not a list of tips that sound good but don't translate to Monday morning. Topics can be tailored to your audience and combined into a longer workshop.

Most Requested

Why Your ADHD Student Does What They Do

The neuroscience behind attention, motivation, and behavior in ADHD -- explained in plain language. Covers dopamine, time blindness, and why consequences work differently for ADHD brains.

Teachers Counselors Camp Staff

For Parents

Stop Repeating Yourself: Communication Strategies That Actually Work

Why the same conversation keeps happening, what's going on in the brain when it does, and what to say instead. Built for parents who feel like nothing is landing.

Parents Parent Groups PTA / PTO

For Educators

What ADHD Actually Looks Like in the Classroom

How ADHD presents differently across students, what to look for beyond the obvious, and classroom strategies that work with the ADHD brain instead of against it.

Teachers Aides Support Staff

For Camps

ADHD at Camp: Setting Kids Up to Succeed

Transitions, group dynamics, emotional regulation, and how to support a camper with ADHD without singling them out. Practical tools for counselors who want to be prepared.

Camp Counselors Camp Directors Activity Staff

For Teens

Understanding Your Own Brain (For Teens with ADHD)

An honest, non-patronizing talk for teens about how their brain works, why certain things are hard, and what self-advocacy actually looks like. Designed to be direct and useful.

Middle School High School Teen Programs

Custom

Build Your Own

Have a specific topic or audience in mind? Talks can be customized for your school, program, or event. Reach out and we'll figure out what fits.

Any Audience Any Format

Format

How it works.

👤

Keynote Talk

45-60 minutes. One focused topic, Q&A included. Good for staff days, parent nights, and orientation events.

📝

Workshop

90 minutes to half day. More interactive. Builds skills alongside the content. Good for staff training.

💻

Virtual

All talks available via video. Good for parent evenings, remote staff, or multi-campus schools.

About the Speaker

Jordan Schatz, LMHC-LP

I'm a licensed mental health counselor and ADHD coach based in Brooklyn. I've spent the past several years working with kids, teens, parents, and educators on exactly what I talk about on stage -- understanding ADHD well enough to actually do something about it.

I was that kid. The one teachers couldn't figure out and parents couldn't reach. That's the lens every talk comes from.

LMHC-LP, New York ADHD Coach Brooklyn, NY In-person + Virtual

Common Questions

Before you reach out.

How far in advance should we book?

A few weeks is usually enough for virtual talks. For in-person, a month or more is helpful, especially during the school year. That said, reach out even if your timeline is tight -- I'll let you know what's possible.

Do you travel for in-person talks?

Yes. I'm based in Brooklyn and available throughout the New York area and beyond. Travel fees may apply for locations outside the metro area.

What is the cost?

Speaking fees vary based on format, audience size, and location. Reach out with your details and I'll send a quote. Reduced rates are available for non-profits and public schools.

Can the talk be tailored to our specific population?

Yes -- that's the norm, not the exception. Most talks are customized based on your audience, what they already know, and what you want them to walk away with. We talk through this before the event.

Book a Talk

Tell me about your event.

Send a note with your organization, audience, and rough date. I'll follow up within a couple of days.

Email Jordan

jordan@beenthatkid.com

ADHD explained in a way people can actually use.