“Knowledge is power, so tell your child everything about her ADHD diagnosis. Giving your daughter the specific language to explain how her brain operates will allow her to feel safe and empowered.”
“My 9-year-old was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I’m struggling with how to tell her about her diagnosis. I don’t want her to feel shame or believe something’s ‘wrong’ with her. I also don’t want her to use her diagnosis as an excuse. Any advice on how to approach this with her?”This question truly resonated with me as my son was diagnosed with ADHD around the same age, and my husband and I struggled with how to explain it to him.
Knowledge is power, so tell her everything. Giving your daughter the specific language to explain how her brain operates will allow her to feel safe and empowered. Since your daughter is so young, find ways to explain ADHD in easy-to-understand terms. Visual imagery is my favorite. Dr. Ned Hallowell using the analogy of the brain working like a turbo-charged car but with the brakes of a bicycle. Explaining ADHD using visual imagery will allow your daughter to attach any verbal explanation she is given to a picture she creates.You should also put a positive light on her ADHD behaviors. For example, if your daughter absorbs information quickly while moving through her day at 100 MPH, you can.
If you think your daughter is old enough for social media, find and vet YouTube videos, TikToks, or Instagram accounts to follow.
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