adminMy 10 year old son was diagnosed with Severe ADD/ADHD. Without the knowledge that I know now about ADD/ADHD I would not have understood my son. Before the diagnosis my son appeared lost all the time and forgetful about everything. He wouldn’t remember if he used shampoo in the shower or brushed his teeth. My … Read more
After a decade of advocating for my child with ADHD, I started relating and empathizing more and more. It took one simple comment from my own mother for the light bulb to go off in my head. “You’ve always thrived on chaos.” Those 5 words were the “key” to unlocking my own struggles, by prompting … Read more
For the hyper-focused yet easily distracted you, For the overwhelmed yet logical you, For the know-it-all yet know nothing you, For the keen observer yet obsessively ignorant you, For the judgemental and loving you, For the fearful yet gutsy you, For the disorganized and creative you, For everything you are today and forever. October is … Read more
I was 7 years old when I was diagnosed with ADHD. I vaguely remember how I was first diagnosed with ADHD. I was put in a test group for a new medication for ADHD called Vyvanse after I was diagnosed. Although I had several people that helped me to understand my ADHD, I was and … Read more
My life changed for the better since finding out I have inattentive ADHD. I want other girls to not fear to get help too. Submitted by: Jazi C Children’s Category: Submitted 2018
I was formally diagnosed when I was 8. My mom says she knew beforehand, but she was in denial I guess. I remember thinking I was broken. Defective. I couldn’t sit still for more than a minute, couldn’t keep my thoughts straight, and I was constantly bouncing. Meds helped, but only a bit. I got … Read more
9-year old, Giuliana, is setting the record straight when it comes to ADHD and the many wonderful traits and gifts it brings. Submitted by: Giuliana Margolis Videographer: Annabella Margolis Children’s Category: Submitted 2018
As a parent of a child with ADHD you quickly realize from a young age that there is something different about your child. You can’t quite put your finger on it at first but soon others also begin to notice. Once we put our child in Montessori at the age of 2 1/2 was when … Read more
Experience what it is like to have ADHD in the through the doodlings of a very bright 7th-grade student during math class. Submitted by: Cindy Goldrich Professional Category: Submitted 2018