Child Mind Institute Resources Focus on Parents Sharing Diagnoses with Children
Parents should consider getting assessed if they learn that their child has been diagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability.
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: