Gail Belskyinfor/byFear kept me from getting help for my son with ADHD—but not for longWhen my son was nearly 4, his preschool teacher sternly suggested we have him evaluated. For what, exactly, she didn’t say. But she…May 31, 20222May 31, 20222
Gail Belskyinfor/byReading with my dyslexic son was torture. We watched Bogey instead.When my son was 9, we did our own version of the read-before-bedtime ritual. It was a nightmare. While other parents cuddled with their…Apr 22, 2022Apr 22, 2022
Gail Belskyinfor/byI didn’t know what I didn’t know about ADHD. My son taught me.When I found out my son had ADHD — he was 7 at the time — I was upset but not surprised. Like many parents, I knew something was wrong. I…Mar 24, 20223Mar 24, 20223
Gail Belskyinfor/byWhy wasn’t my daughter’s slow processing speed worthy of help?In eighth grade, my daughter had a “fake” evaluation for learning disabilities. One of my friends was taking a graduate course in this type…Feb 15, 202216Feb 15, 202216
Gail Belskyinfor/by8 things I wish people knew about parenting a child with ADHDFrom the minute we entered the restaurant with my then 6-year-old son, I knew we were in for a tough time. The room was packed and noisy…Dec 7, 20211Dec 7, 20211
