AD/HD and Communication
Was it obvious that I was a little hurt and angry in my last two posts? If it was, I apologize. It wasn’t directed at you.
I’ve been thinking about my experience the other day and how it made me feel, and I’ve been trying to work out a way that I can use it to help you and your child, because I suspect that your child has that kind of experience all the time.
AD/HD Communication Gaps
I had an experience yesterday that challenged not only the way I think but how I do certain things. I was learning something new, and having a hard time. I was frustrated and feeling stupid. So much so that at one point I actually felt the need to point out that I really was a smart person.
Your To-Do List for Today
Just 2 things…
- Find a way to recognize your AD/HD kid’s intelligence today regardless of what else is going on. Sometimes they need that.
- Spend 15 minutes today trying to learn something that you find challenging or frustrating. Try asking the IT guy to explain something to you, or do some of your kid’s homework. It doesn’t matter what you do; what matters is that you get the experience of feeling completely stupid while knowing that you really are a smart, capable person. If you can manage this, you’ll have a better understanding of what life can be like for your AD/HD child all the time.
Exciting AD/HD News
I have some exciting news for all of us in the AD/HD community, and especially for those of you who live in WASHINGTON state.
A new website is on the horizon, and it comes courtesy of the people who make Focalin XR, an ADD medication. The purpose of the site is to share a series of videos from people just like you - parents, kids, and teachers - whose lives are touched in one way or another by Attention Deficit Disorder, and to help the community share hope through the power of digital storytelling.
I am privileged to be involved with this project (on a very small level) and I will be very excited to see it come to fruition.