Ep #144: ADHD and trauma
The symptoms of ADHD and trauma are very similar. Frequently kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD also experience trauma.
The symptoms of ADHD and trauma are very similar. Frequently kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD also experience trauma.
Motivating kids who have ADHD can be challenging as kids with ADHD tend to lose focus easily. Kids with ADHD tend to lose focus easily so motivating them to get things done can be tricky.
No parent likes giving the same instruction over and over again only to have it ignored. When parents reached this stage, they think their only course of action is to get their child’s attention by yelling. There is a better way to engage with your child that creates connections.
It doesn’t take too many tantrums for many parents to realize that they don’t know how what to do.
When a child cannot control their own emotions, it can be easy for parents to step in and do it for them. While it may help our child in the short term, it isn’t a long-term solution.
When it comes to discipline, parents shouldn’t use corporal punishment. Corporal punishment is any physical, mental, or emotional pain inflicted on our kids.