ADHD Signs and Symptoms ADHD in adults can look different than in kids. While hyperactivity may lessen, other symptoms can take over, often blending into everyday life and going unnoticed. Emotional Sensitivity: Adults with ADHD often feel emotions strongly. Small annoyances can lead to big rea...
This lesson offers some strategies for coping with the problems inattention can cause. Name the Problems Since inattentive ADHD does not look exactly the same for any two people who receive the diagnosis, one of the most important ways to deal with it is to name the problems it is causing...
Sibley says children with ADHD may develop self-esteem issues as a result of repeated negative feedback from their environment. Because of their lowered impulse control, Barkley says kids with ADHD may act in ways that others deem inappropriate. It’s not uncommon for children with ADHD to reac...
“Parents just don’t understand.” Except for us — the parents ofchildren with ADHD.Weunderstand that our kids sometimes act much (much, much) younger than their biological age. Some days this translates to a 9-year-old throwing an epic ADHD meltdown in the snack aisle. To a casual o...
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Overprotective parents can make even the simplest things, like going out with friends and having a boyfriend, into major sources of conflict. This creates long-term problems for the child. Learn some tips on how to get them to give you some freedom.
Just say to yourself, “As a parent I’m doing the right thing by setting these limits.” Where should you draw the line with disrespectful behavior? I think every parent has a different line for their kids, and you’re going to know what that line is. Plan ahead and let ...
The most fundamental way of supporting a grandchild with ADHD is being a consistent, loving, and accepting presence in the child’s life. Kids with ADHD and their parents get judged a great deal by each other, other kids, other parents, and the school personnel. Therefore, a grandparent wh...
Many children with ADHD suffer low self-esteem thanks to a daily barrage of corrections, punishments, and set-backs. Learn how to build up your child's confidence.
How to create routines so your child can develop a habit of completing tasks How to teach their kids how to turn negative behaviors into positive behaviors Behavioral therapy may help children with ADHD: Stay focused on tasks, such as homework ...