As a grandparent, parent, and former spouse of individuals with ADHD (and a career in special education), I agree with everything in your article. ADDitude is a great magazine for family members, professionals, and ADHDers. I've referred to its resources for decades. Medication worked for my child and grandchild, now both adults no longer on meds and thriving in their careers, having learned great organizational skills. There wasn't a label for it when my ex was a kid, and he somehow survived the unawareness of teachers and his parents to become a super science teacher, hyperactive and engaging like Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Thanks for this helpful report on research.
As a grandparent, parent, and former spouse of individuals with ADHD (and a career in special education), I agree with everything in your article. ADDitude is a great magazine for family members, professionals, and ADHDers. I've referred to its resources for decades. Medication worked for my child and grandchild, now both adults no longer on meds and thriving in their careers, having learned great organizational skills. There wasn't a label for it when my ex was a kid, and he somehow survived the unawareness of teachers and his parents to become a super science teacher, hyperactive and engaging like Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Thanks for this helpful report on research.