Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder
When you are parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ ADHD)
Life is challenging for everyone in the home
It is not unusual for you to feel exhausted, irritated, annoyed, or even heartbroken, while your child and her siblings may experience frustration, anger, or even sadness. These feelings are often linked to the symptoms children with ADHD most commonly exhibit, such as:
• Constant fidgeting that results in unfinished tasks or mistakes
• Difficulty controlling his emotions, which may result in frequent arguing and anger outbursts
• Inability to recognize what other people want and need
• Lack of focus, daydreaming, or simply staring off into space
• Not listening and not following through with what you ask
• Disorganized and messy
• Problems with school and homework
• Impulsiveness that may lead to dangerous behaviors (running into the street, climbing a high ladder, fighting, etc.)
Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder
When you are parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ ADHD)
Life is challenging for everyone in the home
It is not unusual for you to feel exhausted, irritated, annoyed, or even heartbroken, while your child and her siblings may experience frustration, anger, or even sadness. These feelings are often linked to the symptoms children with ADHD most commonly exhibit, such as:
• Constant fidgeting that results in unfinished tasks or mistakes
• Difficulty controlling his emotions, which may result in frequent arguing and anger outbursts
• Inability to recognize what other people want and need
• Lack of focus, daydreaming, or simply staring off into space
• Not listening and not following through with what you ask
• Disorganized and messy
• Problems with school and homework
• Impulsiveness that may lead to dangerous behaviors (running into the street, climbing a high ladder, fighting, etc.)
Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder
When you are parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ ADHD)
Life is challenging for everyone in the home
It is not unusual for you to feel exhausted, irritated, annoyed, or even heartbroken, while your child and her siblings may experience frustration, anger, or even sadness. These feelings are often linked to the symptoms children with ADHD most commonly exhibit, such as:
• Constant fidgeting that results in unfinished tasks or mistakes
• Difficulty controlling his emotions, which may result in frequent arguing and anger outbursts
• Inability to recognize what other people want and need
• Lack of focus, daydreaming, or simply staring off into space
• Not listening and not following through with what you ask
• Disorganized and messy
• Problems with school and homework
• Impulsiveness that may lead to dangerous behaviors (running into the street, climbing a high ladder, fighting, etc.)
Your child can be a force of nature, and the sooner you use positive, effective strategies to help her the better. Because, while you love your child with ADHD, you may feel constantly frustrated and find yourself yelling, and then feel guilty. And you may worry that what you are doing doesn’t really help in the long run, and creates more and more stress for the entire household.
As you learn to help your child, and your child learns to control his behaviors, your relationship improves. You will be able to focus more on their positive characteristics and spend quality time together.
This will change the dynamic for your whole family, and your child’s self-esteem will undoubtedly improve.
Your child may have a dual diagnosis:
- Recent studies indicate that anywhere from 30% to 50% of children who have symptoms of ADHD have been diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). [1]
- Children with Down syndrome are also prone to exhibit symptoms of ADHD, although the exact statistics are unknown. [2]
- 40% of children with ADHD are also diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. [3]
If this sounds like your child, outside support is often needed to figure out priorities and learn specifically what to do to solve your child’s problems.
Your child can be a force of nature, and the sooner you use positive, effective strategies to help her the better. Because, while you love your child with ADHD, you may feel constantly frustrated and find yourself yelling, and then feel guilty. And you may worry that what you are doing doesn’t really help in the long run, and creates more and more stress for the entire household.
As you learn to help your child, and your child learns to control his behaviors, your relationship improves. You will be able to focus more on their positive characteristics and spend quality time together.
This will change the dynamic for your whole family, and your child’s self-esteem will undoubtedly improve.
Your child may have a dual diagnosis:
- Recent studies indicate that anywhere from 30% to 50% of children who have symptoms of ADHD have been diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). [1]
- Children with Down syndrome are also prone to exhibit symptoms of ADHD, although the exact statistics are unknown. [2]
- 40% of children with ADHD are also diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. [3]
If this sounds like your child, outside support is often needed to figure out priorities and learn specifically what to do to solve your child’s problems.
Your child can be a force of nature, and the sooner you use positive, effective strategies to help her the better. Because, while you love your child with ADHD, you may feel constantly frustrated and find yourself yelling, and then feel guilty. And you may worry that what you are doing doesn’t really help in the long run, and creates more and more stress for the entire household.
As you learn to help your child, and your child learns to control his behaviors, your relationship improves. You will be able to focus more on their positive characteristics and spend quality time together.
This will change the dynamic for your whole family, and your child’s self-esteem will undoubtedly improve.
Your child may have a dual diagnosis:
Recent studies indicate that anywhere from 30% to 50% of children who have symptoms of ADHD have been diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). [1]
Children with Down syndrome are also prone to exhibit symptoms of ADHD, although the exact statistics are unknown. [2]
40% of children with ADHD are also diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. [3]
If this sounds like your child, outside support is often needed to figure out priorities and learn specifically what to do to solve your child’s problems.
Does Your Family Need Help?
Take a Moment and Consider the Following Situations:
• Does your child often interrupt conversations or have trouble waiting his turn?
• Does a 5-minute homework assignment turn into a battle that can last for hours, leaving you frustrated and angry.
• Does your child immediately run to anything that catches her attention, including something that can be dangerous?
• When you ask your child to do something, does he flat out refuse?
• Does your child’s teacher tell you that she talks out of turn, can’t stay in her seat, disrupts the class and/or often stares off into space?
• Do you frequently catch yourself about to yell, or actually yelling, and then punishing your child – but nothing changes?
• Do you realize that what you are doing is not working and fear that things will get worse?
If you are all too familiar with the situations above, we here to help. We understand how challenging life can be when your child has ADHD, and we are committed to helping you put an end to these struggles. Our goal is to assist you in developing the skills you need to help your child cope with ADD/ ADHD, while also supporting your child to thrive – not in spite of their ADHD diagnosis – but by embracing all aspects of their being. Contact us for a free 15-minute introductory phone call, and see if we’re a good fit for you.
For more support and information related to ADHD, visit CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), which states that it is the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), believing in improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
[1] ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4010758
[2] parents.com/health/down-syndrome/adhd-and-down-syndrome
[3] additudemag.com/adhd-web/article/4646.html
Does Your Family Need Help?
Take a Moment and Consider the Following Situations:
•Does your child often interrupt conversations or have trouble waiting his turn?
•Does a 5-minute homework assignment turn into a battle that can last for hours, leaving you frustrated and angry.
•Does your child immediately run to anything that catches her attention, including something that can be dangerous?
•When you ask your child to do something, does he flat out refuse?
•Does your child’s teacher tell you that she talks out of turn, can’t stay in her seat, disrupts the class and/or often stares off into space?
•Do you frequently catch yourself about to yell, or actually yelling, and then punishing your child – but nothing changes?
•Do you realize that what you are doing is not working and fear that things will get worse?
If you are all too familiar with the situations above, we here to help. We understand how challenging life can be when your child has ADHD, and we are committed to helping you put an end to these struggles.
Our goal is to assist you in developing the skills you need to help your child cope with ADD/ ADHD, while also supporting your child to thrive – not in spite of their ADHD diagnosis – but by embracing all aspects of their being. Contact us for a free 15-minute introductory phone call, and see if we’re a good fit for you.
For more support and information related to ADHD, visit CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), which states that it is the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), believing in improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
[1] ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4010758
[2] parents.com/health/down-syndrome/adhd-and-down-syndrome
[3] additudemag.com/adhd-web/article/4646.html
Does Your Family Need Help?
Take a Moment and Consider the Following Situations:
• Does a 5-minute homework assignment turn into a battle that can last for hours, leaving you frustrated and angry.
• Does your child immediately run to anything that catches her attention, including something that can be dangerous?
• Does your child immediately run to anything that catches her attention, including something that can be dangerous?
• When you ask your child to do something, does he flat out refuse?
• Does your child’s teacher tell you that she talks out of turn, can’t stay in her seat, disrupts the class and/or often stares off into space?
• Do you frequently catch yourself about to yell, or actually yelling, and then punishing your child – but nothing changes?
• Do you realize that what you are doing is not working and fear that things will get worse?
If you are all too familiar with the situations above, we here to help. We understand how challenging life can be when your child has ADHD, and we are committed to helping you put an end to these struggles.
Our goal is to assist you in developing the skills you need to help your child cope with ADD/ ADHD, while also supporting your child to thrive – not in spite of their ADHD diagnosis – but by embracing all aspects of their being. Contact us for a free 15-minute introductory phone call, and see if we’re a good fit for you.
For more support and information related to ADHD, visit CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), which states that it is the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), believing in improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.
