What should I know about being a parent with ADHD?

You may have heard the expression: "Apple won't fall far from the tree." Although this axiom is designed to refer to certain features and properties transmitted from one generation to another, parents can also apply to the child with a disorder of hyperactivity with a lack of attention (ADHD). Several studies have shown that ADHD is commonly inherited and often passes through the whole family tree. In fact, research now shows that ADHD parent is 24 times more likely to have attention disorder (ADD)/ADHD. In addition, the parent with ADHD probably did not grow up. On the other hand, the diagnosis of children with ADHD has become a somewhat phenomenon over the 80s. But until the next decade, the adult ADHD has become a disorder of popularity. This does not necessarily mean that the occurrence of ADHD has increased over the years. However, this is a parent with ADHD probably escaped the diagnosis as a child. The most visible symptom is hyperactivity, although not every parent with ADHD shows signs of it. Most often adults add problems with concentration and organization and also showImpulsive tendencies. A parent with ADHD may also have reduced stress tolerance and can often experience high and low mood swings.

However, these symptoms may be unnoticed because adults have more opportunities to develop different management strategies than children usually. Unfortunately, some of these methods may include alcohol or drug abuse to fight accompanying depression and insomnia. It is also not uncommon for an adult to be assertive in terms of career events externally, compared to the WHO child constantly disrupts the classroom.

Fortunately, there is help for adults fighting with parenting with ADHD or add. One of the most valuable available tools available is the help of the Certified Coach ADD. The Add coach is specially trained to help parents take over a proactive role in developing strategies to prevent self -harm of behavior. In general, this is achieved through HRAna and the simulation of the roles. Many coaches are doctors, psychologists, teachers and parents.

The most important thing for parents with ADHD is to remember that past actions or behavior may not dictate the present. With the help and determination, adult ADHD can learn how to move beyond self -regulation and become more self -regulation. Even more importantly, a parent with ADHD can be an excellent model and advocate of their child ADHD.