When a child gets diagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability, parents should consider looking at the list of symptoms and getting assessed as well.
Similar to many disorders, ADHD has a genetic component and can run in families. In previous decades, many cases of ADHD were missed if a child didn’t show hyperactivity and, as a result, more adults have been diagnosed later in life.
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The Child Mind Institute has shared resources about parents who share a diagnosis with their child – such as ADHD or a learning disability. Talking to children about one’s own experience with a disorder lets them know they are not alone and can encourage them to speak up with their teachers to get the help they need.
The resources also discuss how mental health – such as depression or anxiety – can affect parenting, and include advice on how to talk to children based on their age.
The Child Mind Institute’s resources include:
- When Parent and Child Both Have ADHD
- When Parent and Child Both Have a Learning Disorder
- How to Help Kids Talk About Learning Disabilities
- Parenting Through Depression
- Anxiety and Being Kind to Yourself
- Talking to Kids About Your Mental Health Issues
- How to Take Care of Yourself to Be the Best Parent You Can Be
