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Parents’ testimonies about children with ADHD

Hearing other parents describe their journey helps you feel less alone. You recognise yourself in their stories, and you find ideas and hope. Here are the themes that often come up in the accounts of parents of children with ADHD, and where to find genuine exchanges. These accounts show that every family finds its own way.

Before the diagnosis

Many parents describe years of comments about their child or their parenting, calls from school and a feeling of failure. This feeling of failure is often shared.

We explain this point in Comment savoir si mon enfant a un TDAH.

The diagnosis

The diagnosis is often described as a relief, after a long wait and sometimes several consultations. The diagnosis opens the way to support.

This subject is covered in our page Délais pour un bilan du TDAH.

Everyday life

Difficult mornings, endless homework, meltdowns, tiredness: these moments come up in almost every account. Parents also share their tips. These shared tips are often very practical.

You will find more details in the article TDAH : la prise en charge à la maison.

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Parent guidance

Many parents describe parent guidance as a turning point, which gave them tools and eased the relationship. These programmes often change everyday life.

Our article Guidance parentale et TDAH complements this advice.

Treatment

Views on treatment vary: some parents describe a real change, others have made different choices. Every situation is different. Each family makes its choices with the doctor.

To find out more, see Traitement médicamenteux du TDAH : les questions des parents.

Sources of pride

The accounts also speak of successes: a child who regains confidence, finds their passion, makes friends, passes an exam. These moments of pride give hope.

The article TDAH et estime de soi looks at this question in detail.

Where to find testimonies

Associations, parent groups and certain books offer genuine testimonies. Each journey is unique and does not replace the advice of professionals. Sharing your story can also help other families.

This point is explained step by step in Associations pour le TDAH.

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Frequently asked questions

Why read testimonies ?

To feel less alone and find ideas. You recognise yourself in them.

Where to find them ?

From associations, parent groups and certain books. Associations offer exchanges.

Do they replace the advice of professionals? ?

No, every journey is unique. Every journey is unique.

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