Tag: neurological condition
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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…
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Schoolwork. Do Not Do It…
I know it sounds a bit defiant and naughty…but during this period of lockdown, life is difficult enough without having to battle with your child with ADHD to do schoolwork. So…. If it’s causing you any kind of hassle, do not do schoolwork. Obviously if your child is happy to access the school’s online system…
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How To Help Your Child Make Friends
One of the most heartbreaking things about being the parent of a child with ADHD is watching them fail at friendships. It is tragically sad to see them rejected in the playground, no invites to play dates or birthday parties and lonely holidays. My son struggles with his birthday even now he is an adult,…
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Why you must be a great detective
There have been times when seriously I could have packed my bags and left. Living with a child with ADHD is tough. My son was oppositional, rude, challenging and defiant. We had numerous holidays, family outings and celebrations ruined because of his rudeness and his behaviour. But I now get it. After years of shouting…