Parental Denial of the Possibility of ADD… A Common Reaction Actually Worsens Outlook
The parents of children suspecting of having ADD symptoms often deny even the possibility of testing, let alone treating, the disorder. This denial is understandable, and may be seen as protective and well-intentioned. However, it may make matters worse since it prevents finding out what the truth is; if the problem is there, it allows it to grow and worsen. […]
Read More →Hope is Most Valuable Commodity for Parents of ADHD Children
Hope…not patience, not financial resources, and not perseverance, is the most important thing parents of children with ADHD (ADD) need to have. While the other assets (among several) are valuable, albeit essential to these parents, maintaining hope for their children’s condition to improve is the most essential ingredient for this wish to come true. The critical thing to remember when […]
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