{"id":7152,"date":"2017-02-16T06:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=7152"},"modified":"2017-01-12T08:29:38","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T13:29:38","slug":"helpful-tips-for-your-newly-diagnosed-adhd-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/helpful-tips-for-your-newly-diagnosed-adhd-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tips for your newly diagnosed ADHD Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Remember the saying, \u201cthe apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree?\u201d And so it goes with ADHD.\u00a0 Many newly diagnosed kids in turn have newly diagnosed ADHD parents.\u00a0 If you and your family have multiple generation ADHD, it is important to learn about your diagnosis and learn the next steps too.<\/p>\n

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Creating your team<\/h3>\n

Think of this diagnosis as one that includes challenges to Executive Function<\/a>, a part of your brain that involves planning and processing.\u00a0 It is more than just attention and hyperactivity.\u00a0 Executive function can affect you and your child\u2019s daily life, not just at school or work.\u00a0 Aspects of ADHD include transitions, getting started, organization, prioritizing, motivation, and working memory.\u00a0 In every day life that might be getting ready for work and school or organizing your paper work and school papers.<\/p>\n

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Getting a good team together to inform and address ADHD is critical, including professionals in the medical, counseling and coaching arena.\u00a0\u00a0 Developing a trust relationship, putting aside judgment, and focusing on care\u00a0 will help you develop a plan that works for you and your family.\u00a0 Start with your family pediatrician or your general practitioner to know who would be a good addition to your team.\u00a0 Your team may include a psychiatrist, counselor, ADHD coach, and professional organizer.\u00a0 Be sure to add team members who are well qualified ADHD professionals.<\/p>\n

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Learning more about ADHD<\/h3>\n

There are many venues to learn about ADD.\u00a0 Associations such as the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (www.adda.org<\/a>) and CHADD (www.chadd.org<\/a>) are two of the primary first steps.\u00a0 These associations have online, national and local presence for you to tap into and learn about ADD.\u00a0 Finding a local chapter makes for camaraderie and a sense of belonging in your community.<\/p>\n

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Reading may be a top priority for you.\u00a0 Blogs and books offer a look into the life of families and individuals with ADD.\u00a0 Among the top are Terri Matlin http:\/\/www.momswithadd.com\/<\/a>, Tara McGillicuddy http:\/\/www.myaddblog.com\/<\/a> and Arianne Benefit http:\/\/blog.neatandsimple.com\/<\/a>\u00a0 and Laura Rolands http:\/\/myattentioncoach.com\/adhd-coaching-blog\/<\/a>. Books include The Family ADHD Solution <\/u>by Dr. Marten Bertin,\u00a0 Empowering Youth with ADD <\/u>by Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, Driven to Distraction<\/u> by Edward Hallowell, or Journey Through ADDulthood<\/u> by Sari Solden.<\/p>\n

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Basic first steps<\/h3>\n

If you are looking for a few basic solutions for your family, these are a few first steps for you.<\/p>\n