9 year old with adhd and being misunderstood
My son was diagnosed last year with adhd plus. He’s a sweet, kind and super smart kid but often misunderstood. Whenever we go to the parks or pools I’m always telling my son to behave this or that when he’s just being a kid. I’m exhausted having to always watch and make sure he isn’t being to hyperactive because kids especially parents don’t understand. His actions aren’t ever intentional. He doesn’t get invited to places even though I try my best to invite his friends over or take them places. People constantly misunderstand his actions and I always end up explaining that it’s not this way or that.
Any moms out there with kids with adhd that can lend me support please. I truly need it.
Thank you!
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Hi Momma! I’m so sorry you are struggling with this. My babes is only 4 months however i myself have ADHD and was diagnosed when I was 6. And it progressively got worse.
I understand the struggle from his point of view and as an adult who spoke to my mom about her struggles with me I have an idea of that perspective. It was hard for her and for me. Not being accepted or being so different. My learning style and everything made me feel like such an outsider.
You probably know about this already but
https://www.additudemag.com/
Is a truly great resource. I would say figure out your sons super power one of (mine for example was hyper focusing) and use that to his advantage. There is actually a tab for ADHD parenting and one of the articles is on friendships!
But know this, YOU are doing AMAZING! hang in there keep searching for that support. Therapy helped both myself and my parents. It taught all of us how to manage
It does get better!
thank you for your response, it definitely has been a huge struggle and sometimes I forget he has adhd. But I’m definitely trying to be more understanding. I do know his strengths and have tuned into them but I will admit it’s more of the not listening or forgetting that tend to take over . I will definitely read the article for more help thank you again!!
ph im sorry you going through this i remember that was hard for me to make friends and still is. now my soon is 18 months old and he just started day care his teacher never said anything bit in the pictures i already have noticed he is the only one whos not sitting dawn in his chair at the story times. all you can do is give him a lot of love so he dont feel left out. don’t worry everything is going to work out for both. my soon loves go to the gym and climbing things. maybe try bring him to a gym for his age . there is a lot fun for they here we have a ninjas class is really good there is clss for all ages there it may be good for him connect with other kids and let go of his energy.
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