ADHD

ADHD.

What does this mean to you?

Isn't this the cutest face ever? Isn't he beautiful? My heart just melts when I see his smiling little face and sparkling eyes. Our little wonder-boy affected by ADHD. He has been diagnosed with severe ADHD with some atypical behaviors and sensory issues. Whoa! That's a mouthful.

We've been dealing with this for a while and have had time to adjust and get our heads and hearts around this. It's hard and there have been many tears.

My favorite husband and I even debated keeping this to ourselves because there is so much misinformation out there, labelling and stigmas. However, how will the negative ever go away if no one talks about it? It won't. So here we are for all the world, our readers, to know. A chance to educate society and the people in our lives.

As well, people will label him regardless of whether they know what is provoking his behaviors, etc. So, we feel honesty is best. Hopefully people won't be so quick to judge.

ADHD is a neurological disorder that has symptoms such as hyperactivity, inability to focus, the ability to hyper focus, impulsiveness, etc. These affect our W. It is also why he is our wonderful little boy, our Wonder Boy, both wonderful and keeps us wondering what he will come up with next.

W is brilliant and bright. He is creative and funny. He is sensitive and fearless. All of this is a part of the ADHD label.

So, here we all go on this new journey. A journey to help our W be the best he can be, to be successful in all areas of his life and a journey to help others be more accepting and open.

Here we go...