

So check out our Scary Mommy It’s Personal Facebook page.

But Scary Mommies are more than “just” mothers we are partners (and ex-partners), daughters, sisters, friends… and we need a space to talk about things other than the kids. We are Scary Mommies, millions of unique women, united by motherhood. It is neuro-developmental disorder … unlike your judginess, which is a character flaw. To those of you who don’t understand, and don’t have a child with ADHD or special needs, who the hell are you to judge? Who are you to say my son’s developmental disorder can be cured with a spanking? And we wonder why suicide rates are going up? Did you know many children with ADHD go on to have low self-esteem and depression? Many go on to have drug addictions. You understand the pain … every single day. You understand the guilt of losing your patience with your child, who is considered to have “special needs.” You understand how f’ing hard it is to make a decision to medicate or not. The countless hours of research and talking to behavioral specialists and therapists to understand this complicated disorder, and how you can help them. All of the worries in the middle of the night. You understand all the tears that have been shed. You understand the toll it takes on your marriage, and on your other children. You understand the heartache in getting the diagnosis and knowing certain things will be challenging for your child for their entire life. You understand all the problems at school – the inability to pay attention and executive functioning challenges, all the behavioral challenges, academic challenges. You understand the lack of social skills, and your child being left out and being depressed. The pain in seeing your child unable to control their emotions, the frustration and impatience of listening to the ongoing screaming. You understand all the meltdowns - not tantrums, but meltdowns - that went on for hours that you couldn’t stop. 2014 11(11-12):30-35.For all you parents out there reading this who have a non-neurotypical child, I know you understand my anger. Restriction and elimination diets in ADHD treatment. Nutritional supplements for the treatment of ADHD. Eye-tracking training improves i control in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. New sensory-motor-integration-training for students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and maladjustments in the schools and at homes. doi:10.2147/NDT.S68652Ĭhildren and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Certain textures, tastes, or smells may be uncomfortable or irritating for children with ADHD, resulting in meltdowns. Switching between activities or routines can be challenging for neurodivergent kids, causing frustration and emotional outbursts. Critical appraisal of omega-3 fatty acids in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment. Loud noises, bright lights, or crowded spaces can overwhelm kids with ADHD, leading to meltdowns. Common ADHD medications & treatments for children. Effects of d-methylphenidate, guanfacine, and their combination on electroencephalogram resting state spectral power in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Guanfacine for the treatment of pfc disorders. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stimulant medications as cognitive enhancers. Treatment of ADHD.Īdvokat C, Scheithauer M.

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Children and Adults With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
