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ADHD is a neurological disorder affecting children, adolescents and adults. The core symptoms of ADHD are lack of impulse control and persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and distractibility.

ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children, although it has been increasingly diagnosed in adults. A significant number of school-aged children (estimated at 5 to 12%) are diagnosed with ADHD and 80% of them will continue to demonstrate ADHD characteristics into adolescence and adulthood.

1. Distractibility, difficulty in sustaining attention
2. Procrastination
3. Rumination
4. Problems organizing tasks and activities
5. Concentration and focusing difficulties
6. Work memory difficulties
7. Highly emotional sensitivity
8. Moodiness
9. Time management problems
10. Restlessness
11. Forgetfulness
12. Oppositional and behavior problems
13. Hyperactivity
14. Lack of self control
15. Lack of prioritizing

The first step is to have your child or teenager diagnosed by a competent professional who has experience with ADHD. Most major hospitals have a child psychiatry department, which evaluate children and teens with ADHD. Once diagnosed, it is imperative that parents thoroughly inform themselves on the treatment options available to them. The choice varies from pharmaceutical prescriptions to non-invasive therapeutic approaches. If medication is deemed necessary, a qualified physician should regularly monitor and evaluate the impact of the medication on your child. Parents must seriously consider the long-term side effects of any medications prescribed to their children.

Studies have shown that medication alone, if even judged necessary, is not the only avenue to consider in dealing with ADHD challenges. Other treatment providers, such as therapists, ADHD coaches, specialized educators will offer support and strategies tailored to your child’s psychosocial condition.

During the last few years, parent coaching has become a highly rated option for parents in search of greater structure, greater empowerment, and wanting to take their parenting skills to a more sophisticated level. My own personalized professional approach, coupled with the very effective “Nurtured Heart Approach” has contributed immensely to parents` success with their children’s disorders.

‘Parent and child ADHD coaching’ stresses only the strengths of children with ADHD disorder because the majority of the children with ADHD lack self-esteem, confidence and consider themselves as slow learners. My main goal is to change this negative perspective and behavioral pattern in order for them to regain control and mastery of their destiny and enjoy truly successful lives.

Here are a few of the strengths of ADHD Children :

1. Very energetic, creative mind
2. Advanced verbal skills
3. Visionary: think in terms of the big picture
4. Excellent long-term memory
5. Leadership abilities
6. Above average skills in specialized areas like computers, math, music
7. High emotional sensitivity.

Through focusing on your child’s positive attributes, he or she will become calmer, more focused and learn to find a place of inner-peace within from where all their deepest wellbeing can emerge.

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Marc Norris
Certified Coach in ADHD,
for adults, parents with kids, teens.
Professor / trainer in specialized education.