ADHD & Parenting

What is ADHD?

ADHD is not caused by bad parenting. Medical studies have shown there are important developmental, structural and functional differences between the ADHD brain and a neurotypical brain.  

There are 3 main types of ADHD:

- Inattentive - Easily distracted, day dreams and poor concentration.

- Hyperactive/impulsive - interrupting, fidgeting and trouble staying on task.

- Combined.

I assume you are reading this because your child has been newly diagnosed or perhaps they were diagnosed a while ago and the systems and techniques you have in place don't seem to work.  Once a child is diagnosed there isn't much help out there, something I learned myself when my child was diagnosed. A half hour chat with the GP and a few information leaflets are just not enough to help you navigate your way through this diagnosis.  It can feel like a lonely place and very hard for other people to understand or show empathy.  I don't want you to feel this way, which is why parent coaching can help you overcome this stuck feeling and live a more fulfilled, energetic and happy life.