I’m ADHD and recognize all of what you said, but didn’t know what it was and just thought I was ‘stupid’. When my son was born with ADHD but not only did I recognize it (I wasn’t diagnosed till I was an adult), and had no idea how to help him, I didn’t know as no one had ever shown me. I used to go outside the house and SCREAM at the top of my lungs to calm down enough to go back in and go on . He had a real rough time growing up, and so did I…growing up at the same time he did! Things are better now. And YES College was much Easier but it took me along time, and a little fear, to take that step. But I’m happy I did.

Hey Jennifer! It really can feel like they’re doing stuff on purpose, right? And sometimes they are, because they’re kids. But those recurring behavioral patterns that they can’t seem to stop are generally a result of the condition and that’s why it’s so important that parents learn all they can about it.

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Chewing gum is another suggestion I’ve seen. I’ve been hesitant to do it with my kids, because it would turn into a “Who Can Blow the Biggest Bubble” contest…lol. Let me know how it works for you! 🙂

Can I come scream with you? 🙂 I totally understand and it is rough to remember that there are times when they truly cannot process information efficiently. I’ll be talking about tips for parents in this series too.

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