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Michael Ascher, M.D., and Lauren Ascher, J.D. M.S.T.

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Michael Ascher, M.D., is a board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist who serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and is in private practice. He sees clients in his private practice who face depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, and substance use issues.

Lauren Ascher is an ADHD coach and clinical mental health counselor (pre-licensure). Before entering the mental health field, Lauren spent 10 years as an attorney in public and private settings. She received her JD from Columbia Law School, a Master of Science for Teachers in Childhood Education with a concentration in Students with Disabilities from Pace University, and a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Lauren offers both individual and group coaching and counseling. She also co-hosts The Wavy Brain Podcast, a podcast about the intersection of work, life, and neurodiversity.

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How to Access Job Accommodations

Reducing the shame around conversations about our strengths and challenges at work can de-stigmatize the accommodation request process and help everyone become more efficient.

Reducing the shame around conversations about our strengths and challenges at work can de-stigmatize the accommodation request process and help everyone become more efficient.

Does ADHD Coaching Work?

Does ADHD coaching really work? The answer is yes. ADHD coaching leads to improved outcomes and increased executive function skills.

Does ADHD coaching really work? The answer is yes. ADHD coaching leads to improved outcomes and increased executive function skills.

How to Excel With ADHD

Do you have ADHD and feel like you are always swimming upstream? Understanding yourself, prioritizing self-care, and focusing on your strengths can bring you more ease.

Do you have ADHD and feel like you are always swimming upstream? Understanding yourself, prioritizing self-care, and focusing on your strengths can bring you more ease.

5 Tips for Law Students With Adult ADHD

The unique demands of law school's environment create the need for a skill set that poses a particular challenge to those with ADHD.

The unique demands of law school's environment create the need for a skill set that poses a particular challenge to those with ADHD.