One of the main symptoms of ADHD is inattention - the inability to focus for a sustained period of time. As parents of children with ADHD, inattention isn't just a word, it is our reality. From getting (or not) chores done to the dreaded homework time, we watch our child struggle with paying attention for more than a few minutes. As a parent, you search for strategies to help. Medication, certainly improves focus, but is only one part of the answer and for some parents, whether because your...
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