ADHD EXPERT

Category: special needs

  • ‘Time Blindness’ and What You Can Do About It

    Why is it that you can ask your child a zillion times to come down for dinner, yet he can be on time to watch X Factor? Why does your child do his homework at the last minute, yet will spend hours on his X Box? I asked my son why is he always running…

  • Why A Pop-Up Pencil Case Taught Me A Lesson

    Our children are heading back to school. Every where we look there are reminders; new uniforms, lunch boxes and of course new stationery…. I am reminded of a particular horrendous time with my son, who has ADHD, standing in the aisle of a crowded WH Smiths. He was desperate to have a particular Disney princess…

  • ADHD + Making Friends

    One of the most heart-breaking things is seeing your child with ADHD rejected by their peers. No invites to play dates or birthday parties. And how many times does your child get asked out with friends? Mmm. Not many I’m guessing. As a parent this is hugely difficult to stand by and watch. The outcome…

  • 7 Ways To Build a Positive Relationship With Your Child

    Living with a child with ADHD is definitely a challenge. You may get so much crap in your day from your child with ADHD. Fighting, arguing, rudeness, not listening, winding up the siblings, teasing and being generally bloody difficult to be around. It’s draining, exhausting and some days you just wish you could run away.…