ADHD awareness month shines spotlight on daily family realities
Parent and occupational therapist Leena Bachu has shared her family's journey.
October brings Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month to the forefront, shedding light on the daily trials encountered by children living with this neurological condition and their families. For many parents, receiving an ADHD diagnosis raises questions about the most effective ways to support their offspring.
Parent and occupational therapist Leena Bachu divulges her family’s experience, shedding light on both the hurdles and joys of raising a child with ADHD. She clarifies the three primary categories of attention deficits: inattentive type (ADD), hyperactive component (ADHD), and a combined type that exhibits elements of both. Bachu emphasizes that living with ADHD is a continuous learning process, urging society to discard the notion of a label or stigma.
Instead, she encourages recognizing these children's exceptional intelligence and the need for a deeper understanding of their unique challenges.
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