06/04/2025
"ADHD is not a disorder of knowing what to do... Itās a disorder of doing what you know.ā
ā Dr. Russell Barkley, Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Expert
The family environment is a bridge to the outside world for children with ADHD. šØāš©āš§āš¦š©āš§āš§šØāš§āš§ While the world is still catching up, our home can be the stepping stones to flexibility, understanding and fun.
What can you do?
āļø Learn about ADHD (not just the stereotypes)
āļøUse visual routines ā externalize what the brain struggles to do internallyš
āļø Focus on what works, not just whatās fair - being flexible and accommodating
āļø Be the prefrontal cortex until theirs matures ā patiently and with compassion
The more you understand, the less youāll blame.
And the more accommodations are offered, the more theyāll thrive.
Kristen Pressner discusses a concept called the "Brain friend", to actually help families adapt the tools for Neurodivergent and Adhders.
We all have that friend, colleague or family member who, despite obvious capability and potential, justā¦ācan't get it togetherā. What if there is a surprisin...