October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth!
“My Child Was Just Diagnosed, Now What?”: https://medium.com/neurodiversified/my-child-was-diagnosed-now-what-a65ccb8d7a76
Your child is exactly the same awesome person they were before they received their diagnosis, it changes nothing about who they are.
They already knew they were different, and so did you, otherwise you wouldn’t have pursued an assessment. This diagnosis can provide some answers, understanding, and insight.
It is not their fault that they’ve been struggling, they were born with a brain that works differently from others. In fact, sometimes this will be a strength, as a unique brain can bring gifts as well as difficulties.
Show your child in both words and actions that you love and accept them for exactly who they are.
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