ADHD

When Everything Feels Like Too Much For children with anxiety and ADHD, a list of responsibilities can quickly feel overwhelming. ADHD can make it difficult to organize, prioritize, estimate how long something will take, and know where to start. Anxiety can add worry, fear of making mistakes, or the feeling that everything needs to be done right now. When these challenges happen together, a child may shut down, avoid tasks, become frustrated, or say, "I don't know where to

Understanding the signs, effects, and different presentations of ADHD is crucial to allowing us to better help our children. Moreover, these characteristics can differ between our boys and girls, making it important to understand these differences to adjust our expectations and support.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and adults. It is characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. There are three presentations of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and a combination of these two presentations. Those with ADHD may have difficulties communicating verbally about their emotions. Play offers an avenue for those with ADHD to express themselve