Posted October 26th 2017
Refusing to go to nursery. Tantrums. Hiding under tables and not concentrating.
He was an amazing break-dancing donkey in his school nativity when he should have been walking Mary and Joseph to the stable!
This was when I took it upon myself to get the educational physiologist to see him. ‘Attachment disorder’ he said.
After numerous courses attended and hours and hours of reading, trying to find my little bit of hope, not one single parenting tactic worked. My mind was boggled. We were still adamant, this wasn’t it!
Jumping forward four years. There were numerous exclusions, homeschooling and no support. I was constantly reassuring him that as long as he had me that’s all that really mattered.
Even he started to feel like the world had given up on him at age seven
We saw at least five different paediatricians. This involved explaining his history over and over until eventually there was an answer. It was ADHD along with oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety and behavioural problems.
This still hasn’t quite sunk in. Although I have noticed how much support we now have. As well as how much happier he is within himself.
This doesn’t define who is he. Through all the bad he is the funniest child you could meet, along with his caring and kind ways. Not everyone gets to see those sides of him, but I do. And every little thing he does I cherish because one good thing makes up for a billion bad!
Hopefully, with continued support, we’ll have more good days than bad.
This is definitely just the beginning.
The ADHD Diaries
We’d like to thank all the parents who have shared their experiences during ADHD Awareness Month 2017. Read more blogs from this series:
- ADHD – you thought you knew what it stood for?
- The good, the bad and the misunderstood
- Spotting the signs
- Parenting a child with ADHD
- Dylan’s story
Support
If you’re looking for support or more information about ADHD visit the following links:
Research
We’re working to learn more about ADHD, and we’re currently looking for participants. If you or your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, visit our research page to find out how you can help.
Subscribe to our blog
Sign up now and receive new blog posts to your inbox.