Every day in your third-grade classroom, Marcus knocks his pencil off the desk repeatedly during writing time, fidgets constantly during read-aloud sessions, refuses to participate in art projects involving paint or glue, and melts down completely when the class transitions to the noisy cafeteria for lunch—his previous teacher labeled him defiant and placed him on … Read more
Your eight-year-old daughter struggles through each school day while her classmates sail ahead effortlessly—she takes thirty minutes to complete worksheets that others finish in five, her handwriting remains barely legible despite years of occupational therapy sessions that cost you hundreds of pounds, mathematics word problems leave her confused and tearful even when you’ve explained the … Read more
Your six-year-old transforms into an entirely different person once she arrives at school—within your home’s walls she never stops talking from morning until bedtime about cartoon characters and imaginary adventures she creates, debating intensely with siblings over remote control privileges, belting out songs during bath time while providing running commentary throughout her play sessions, but … Read more
Your GP finally agreed to refer your child for an ADHD assessment after months of you documenting behaviors, collecting teacher reports, and watching your seven-year-old struggle daily with tasks that seem effortless for classmates—only to discover the waiting list stretches eighteen to thirty-six months ahead, leaving you feeling helpless and overwhelmed as your child continues … Read more