What is ADHD

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

Difficulty staying focused, listening to and following instructions, constantly being in motion or interrupting others, distractibility, boredom, impatience, forgetfulness, impulsivity, fidgeting, procrastination. Free On Line ADHD Screener

What the Experts say about ADHD:

“The ADHD brain faces a monumental challenge in initiating a task and it is a major procrastinator. Its owner will sit down to do something it really wants to do and then clean her desk instead ….” John Ratey, MD, Psychiatrist

“Having ADHD is like having a powerful race car for a brain, but with bicycle brakes. Treating ADHD is like strengthening your brakes–so you start to win races in your life.”  Dr. Edward Hallowell, MD, Psychiatrist

How parents describe the challenges of ADHD

1) Problems with peers: “I think the hardest thing has been my daughter’s alienation from classmates.  She has a remarkable connection with younger children, older children and adults but relating to her own age group has always been a struggle.”

2) Self-control issues: “It’s really difficult to try to separate what behaviors your child really doesn’t have control over and what behaviors they should be accountable for. Can they really control their behavior or are they blaming others because it is easier?”

3) Difficulty taking responsibility: “Kids with ADHD don’t take a lot of responsibility for their actions.  They blame other people.  It’s not their fault, it’s somebody else’s fault.  And that’s very hard.  It can be hard on the family. They’re always late, they’re always slow, and they’re always moving things. That can be very difficult.”  

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