Guide For Parenting

• They have a hard time paying attention
• They are overly impulsive
• They are easily frustrated
• They have the ability to change moods rapidly

Some people consider children with ADHD as children who just don’t want to behave or they just have poor social skills, but this is not the case. With the rapidly growing diagnostic rate for ADHD, many wonder if doctors are just diagnosing children with this when really it is a direct result of poor parenting skills showing through in the child. Others have been known to think that it is just a normal part of the child’s personality and should not be considered a disorder of any kind.

Some children may have another problem that is causing them to have similar symptoms as ADHD so these will need to be eliminated before a conclusion can be made about the disorder. A traumatic event could be the cause of the behavior disorder, or it could be that your child is dyslexic. A diagnoses from a psychologist is needed to rule out any other possible causes. They will also be able to let you know a course of action to meet your child’s needs depending on what they are.

Parents of a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD will do better if they keep a timely routine daily. If a child with ADHD knows the schedule it is less likely that you will get a fight out of then when it is time for a certain thing on the schedule.

If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, you most likely feel the pain associated with the social aspect of your child. He may be rejected by his peers and adults, making his self esteem soar to low levels. Just remember that your child’s behavior is not your fault and there are support groups willing to help you. A good place to start your search for support is at www.adders.org . They have lots of information about the ADHD disorder and places where you can find support.