Kids and Teens with ADHD
Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) harming your child’s wellbeing?
Are you the parent of a child or teenager whose life is being turned upside down by ADHD? Does your child…
Feel frustrated, inadequate, or disappointed in themselves?
See themselves as a failure or a “bad kid”
Cause problems at home and school
Experience tantrums, aggressive behaviors, or oppositional attitudes
Show signs of low-self esteem, anxiety, or depression?
Perhaps you are the parent of a teenager who is…
Misunderstood as being loud, disruptive, lazy, or defiant
Quiet, distant, withdrawn, or emotionally shut down
Having trouble keeping up with school work and grades
·Developing an eating disorder, substance use problems, or other harmful behaviors
Raising a Child with ADHD can be challenging for everyone involved
For young children, it can be easy to internalize getting bad grades or struggling with friendships as a personal failure or flaw. Similarly, teenagers may withdraw from family or develop an over-reliance on technology to escape the feeling that they’re letting everyone down.
As a parent, you probably feel ashamed because you don’t know how to be the best, most empathetic parent you can be. And the confusion and frustration surrounding your child’s behavior is likely making you irritable and unable to regulate your emotions when it’s needed most
Although things may seem hopeless right now, there is a way to understand and help your child while deepening the connection between you. With my support, your child can learn to regulate their behaviors, increase their self-confidence, and gain a sense of normalcy and agency in their life.
ADHD in children is common and often very misunderstood
According to the Center for Disease Control, ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders that children face.[1] In a national parent survey in 2016, it was estimated that over 6 million children were living with ADHD at that time.[2]
Contrary to popular belief, there are actually three types of ADHD: Predominantly Inattentive Presentation, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation, and a combination of the two. As a result, the signs of ADHD in children are either misunderstood or overlooked entirely.
For instance, ADHD may manifest as fidgeting, daydreaming, interrupting others, or talking too much. Oftentimes, that leads educators, peers, and family members to label that child as lazy or bad when, in reality, they’re just not being seen for who they are.
ADHD in many girls is overlooked because inattentiveness doesn’t raise the same red flags as impulsive or hyperactive behavior. So many women, go undiagnosed even in adulthood, which means they’re probably missing out on many opportunities.
I understand what it is like going through life, wondering why everything is so difficult. And I know from professional experience just how beneficial ADHD treatment for children can be.
With my support, I believe you can help your child learn how to succeed in all areas of their life. At the same time, you’ll be helping yourself become the caring and empathetic parent you want to be.
[1]https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
[2]https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html
