Try to make this forum a healthy habit. Besides the unique commraderie there is a wealth of wisdom here that a textbook or clinical book is unable to touch. The forum is apart of my lunch every day at work. Keeping the issue forefront in my mind means I have better coping skills because from now on nearly everything you experience as a parent should be read in the context of ADHD for your sons; what they are capable or incapable of. This forum can help you reevaluate your parenting skills in a way that will make life easier, because the generic parenting template just doesn't fit these kids. This forum is a goldmine of creative parenting tips unique to your situation. Make it a favorite or even a homepage just so you remind yourself...oh, yeah!
That is great advice also. I am finding that I am very addicted to this forum. Now I am just trying to adjust my parenting to fit them. I want them to know what is right and wrong but I want to focus on the good thy do. It is going to be a stuggle but well worth it. I KNOW WHEN MY SON WAS DIAGNOSED I READ EVERYTHING I COULD ABOUT ADHD AND ANXIETY. I FOUND BEING INFORMED WAS THE KEY TO HELP HIM.I have two boys ages 8 and 9. My 8 year old was diagnosed in April with ADHD. My 9 year old was diagnosed in May with ADHD and Asperger's. I am so confused and I don't know where to start or what to do? Any advice read up as much as you can on all disorders. The more you know, the better prepared you are to handle situations as they come up. You will also have a better understanding of their needs, especially in school. Your son with Aspergers should be eligible for quite a few services, so know what he is and work to get him whatever supports you can.Ok thank you so much for the advice. This is such a scary thing, I just want to do the best I can.