What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that is characterized by patterns of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. ADHD is typically diagnosed during one’s childhood, but could be diagnosed later into adulthood if symptoms are consistent. If you have a child diagnosed with ADHD, they are typically diagnosed with mild, moderate, or severe ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD will look different for every child. Oftentimes ADHD is mistaken in children for “being too hyper” or “poor listeners”. Although children with ADHD can become restless and struggle to focus, it is important to consider the various symptoms they experience.

Understanding worry and anxiety can feel like a pretty big task in today’s world. If you have struggled with anxiety yourself, the research shows us that your child is seven times more likely to deal with anxiety. Anxiety tends to be an isolator, but we know it is not an isolated issue. When we have a child that is dealing with anxiety, one of the first questions we often ask ourselves as a parent is what am I doing wrong? Research indicates that one in four children are currently dealing with anxiety. This statistic indicates that it is not necessarily what we are doing right or wrong as parents, but rather how we can begin to understand this epidemic of worry and anxiety that we are currently in

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