As an adult, a parent, an individual, a spouse, and in your various other roles in life - you are constantly bombarded with messages.
Whether it is about ADHD, Depression, Bipolar, Trouble At School...
There is someone, somewhere trying to get your attention.
Take this blog for instance!
I want YOUR attention...
As a parent of a child with ADHD - or if you are a teacher in a classroom setting with students who either have ADHD or whom you suspect has ADHD:
There is so much information to know and understand.
- Everyone has an opinion
- ADHD has become mainstream and common.
- Problems become bigger and faster before you know it
"So why the truth?"
As a parent or a teacher - YOUR time is valuable and limited.
You NEED the truth.
You NEED answers.
You NEED them NOW!
You don't have TIME to wait - and in some cases, you CAN'T wait for answers.
Waiting lists are LONG...
Tests take time and preparation...
Meanwhile, YOUR life is being impacted as is the child's life.
Things are hectic - and you want to know what to do.
Enter the TRUTH
The most common question I hear - at one point or another - is:
How do I help my child understand what ADHD is?
It's always a variation of that variety...
- What is ADHD?
- Why does my child behave a certain way?
- How do I explain to my child that his or her behavior is unacceptable?
- How do I get my child to recognize what he or she is doing in that moment?
Questions are everywhere...
My response:
Regardless of the specific question - I always tell parents and teachers to look at the bigger picture.
Consider for a moment what is going on with the child and in the child's immediate circle of influence.
What has changed?
More on the big picture soon...
Keep your questions coming!
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