I've tried so many techniques that work for just ADHD kids or neurotypical kids, but I would really love your insight on the anxieties around kids with both Autism and ADHD and high Anxiety. I have 3 AuDHD kiddos (and am in the process of seeking assessment for myself), but my youngest struggles the most with anxieties to the point where we pulled her out of traditional school and now have her enrolled in an online school to which I've given my weekdays now fully to being her teacher's aid. She is most concerned with change... it's to the point where any minute change will take a lot of effort and even more time. She struggles to do tasks and chores, often ignoring and whining, etc. She has Pathological Demand Avoidant tendencies too and doesn't like to be perceived or often says she doesn't like this world, or "it would be great if the world wasn't __ insert the current issue here___" like "it would be great if the world wasn't silly" or something like that. She gets scared at the idea of ever integrating into a public school again and even gets anxious when her sisters move on with different aspects of growing up (like going to new schools or the prospects of jobs). She is reaaaaaaally worried about the prospect of getting hurt and also of getting older and avoids and runs and cries if you bring up "when you get older" topics. We can't even use the word birthday around her. It's hard to know how to help her gain self-awareness, self sufficiency in any means and self confidence, even though I try and give her lots of praise and pause and give her my full attention when she has a concern or question (which is a lot! she interrupts with lots of questions but I have been working hard to give them my full attention as soon as I can). All of this makes it hard on her psychologically because, while she wants friends, she struggles to want to be perceived by others and to really consider what others are feeling or their experiences without getting jealous or disinterested altogether! She loves the idea of going to a friend's house for sleepovers/parties like her siblings but doesn't get the opportunity to do so and is pretty scared about spending any overnight time in a place that isn't home. And since our whole family has a ton of sensory sensitivities, it makes for a lot of heart to hearts daily. Just wondering if you have any guidance as to help a kiddo (11yr) with recognizing and caring about their own autonomy and change their outlook on the future and the unknown. I just recently found your channel and I am really interested in it since all things relating to ADHD and Autism and helping ease anxieties and establish more mindfulness is a big special interest of mine for the sake of bettering myself and caring for my family. Thank you!
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I homeschool my kids I've tried fidget things or drawing for my son. Doesn't work he gets side tracked and won't focus enough to understand what he's learning.
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Doctor Jacque | Child Anxiety & ADHD
What are some of the best and worst products you or your child have tried to help with ADHD?
I'd love to hear your experiences in the comments!
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