What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.

Symptoms can be severe, and can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with friends.

 

Parenting a child with ADHD/EF:

• Hyperactivity

• Attention

• Distracted

• Impulsivity

• Behavior problems

• Learning disorder

• Peer problems

• Increased injuries

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Executive Function skills (starting tasks, time management, planning and organization)

   

 

Poor parenting does not cause ADHD!