Tag: hyperactivity
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ADHD IS OUR SUPERPOWER
I was asked so many times, how can we explain ADHD to our child? Once your child is diagnosed, or even if you suspect they have ADHD, you want them to know about their neurodiverse condition. Right? But there were very few published books aimed at young people, to let them know how unique their…
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ADHD + Siblings
Have you ever felt that the brothers and sisters – siblings – of your child with ADHD get a raw deal? They have to live with the whirlwind, the rule breaking, the lateness, the chaos, the drama and the uncertainty of things changing very quickly. Are you worried this may all have an impact on…
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Going back to school may be overwhelming
How do you feel about your child or teenager going back to school? You may have feelings of concern, joy, worry, frustration or pure relief. This has been an extraordinary time and it’s bloody amazing that you got through it. It may have been a period of extreme stress, exhaustion, concern and you may have…
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What is ADHD?
I’ve been banging on about ADHD, I’ve been teaching about ADHD, I’ve been supporting families with ADHD, I’ve been campaigning about ADHD? But what on earth is ADHD anyway? Here are the facts: FACT #1 ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. But anyone connected with ADHD hates this acronym. Your child doesn’t have a…