Your Child’s Just Lazy!
One of the biggest struggles I faced as an advocate for my son was educating teachers on the neurodivergent brain.
Year after year I'd hear the same comments, "Your son is just lazy," or
"Your son is bad." Is it any surprise that children with ADHD/ADD are more likely to struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression?
The multitude of educators did not understand that, forgetfulness, impulsivity, and disorganization, wasn't a choice he was making. He actually was putting in more time, effort, and heart than most of his neurotypical peers.
Those with a neurotypical brain has difficulty understanding why those with neurodivergent brains struggle to complete tasks they view as "easy."
“If you are someone without ADHD, imagine you are asked to write your name in cursive with your non-dominant hand. At the same time, you are asked to make circles with your right foot, move your left foot side to side, and tap the top of your head with your dominant hand. Not very easy? That’s how much effort it takes someone with ADHD to do what those without ADHD deem simple and easy. ”
This is what our children face each and every day. As parents we must educate ourselves so that we can then educate their teachers. Advocacy can be a full time job, and it is one that starts anew each school year. You don't have to do this alone, I can support you in this.
New to Neurodiversity? Find out more in the video above.
