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noor~
1mo ago in Parenting little ones (0–8)
My in-laws think it's bad parenting, not ADHD
Kid diagnosed ADHD. MIL's reaction: 'We never had ADHD in our time. You're just not disciplining properly.' Now family gatherings are full of subtle jabs. The diagnosis is mine. The shame is family-inflicted. How do…
arjun~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
My child's diagnosis scared my extended family
Got diagnosis for my 8yo. Told family (needed for school accommodations). Now: 'Will they be able to have relationships?' 'Can they get married?' 'What about their future?' Their catastrophizing is adding to my…
noor~
1mo ago in Parenting little ones (0–8)
My kid stims and I'm told to stop it
Teacher asked me to work on reducing hand-flapping (my kid's regulation tool). School sees it as a 'behavior issue' not a regulation need. Do I comply with school or honor my kid's needs? The tools my kid uses to…
eli~
2mo ago in First steps & introductions
My kid got diagnosed and everyone's suddenly an expert
We went public with our kid's ADHD diagnosis (had to for school accommodations). Now random people give unsolicited advice: 'You should try this diet,' 'My nephew's cousin was cured with yoga,' 'You're medicating your…