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Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain: Helping Children and Parents to Understand Inattentive-Type ADHD

Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain: Helping Children and Parents to Understand Inattentive-Type ADHD

Change what you think you know about ADHD in boys. Andrew and his neuroscientist mom share their experiences living with Inattentive-type ADHD.

2022

Andrew Wilcox, et al.

Andrew Wilcox, Kristin Wilcox

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How teachers and parents can work together to understand inattentive-type ADHD

I recently read an article in ADDitude magazine where author and educator, Suzanne Robertshaw, discussed how she shows teachers what it is…

Apr 13, 2023

How teachers and parents can work together to understand inattentive-type ADHD

Apr 13, 2023

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My son with ADHD is going to be great. His Pop-Pop told him so.

My father’s childhood produced tons of entertaining stories. From getting in trouble at school, to mastering his mother’s penmanship on…

Apr 5, 2023

A boy and his grandfather look at homework together.

Apr 5, 2023

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My son’s daring behaviors turned into a book about his ADHD

My son’s actions have always been impulsive — and at times, daring. He’s cut his own hair without my permission. He’s grabbed shredded…

Feb 8, 2023

A mother and child writing together in a notebook.

Feb 8, 2023

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I needed to understand my son’s ADHD before I could really help him

When my son was in the second grade, his teacher was concerned about his behaviors in the classroom. Every day, my son would ask to either…

Jan 17, 2023

A woman and young child sitting at a desk reading a book.

Jan 17, 2023

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ADHD Medications 101: How they work and how your child can benefit from them

When it comes to ADHD, nothing generates more controversy than stimulant medications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Dec 11, 2022

ADHD Medications 101: How they work and how your child can benefit from them

Dec 11, 2022

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Facing a major hurricane, my ADHD son’s brain got organized — fast.

My son has ADHD and is in his freshman year of college in Daytona Beach, Florida, the coastal city that Hurricane Ian pounded for two days…

Dec 10, 2022

A young man standing in front of a window and holding boxes.

Dec 10, 2022

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Did our ADHD son make the right college choice? Fingers crossed.

Over the summer, our upstairs hallway became filled with all the items needed to live in a college dorm. Despite this daily reminder, I…

Sep 20, 2022

A mom helping her son unpack his belongings in a dorm.

Sep 20, 2022

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What my ADHD son (and I) want you to know

My son has ADHD — the inattentive subtype. That means he doesn’t fit the stereotype of the hyperactive, impulsive boy who is in constant…

Aug 17, 2022

A young child wanting to play basketball with his classmates.

Aug 17, 2022

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My ADHD son’s thanks helped me reach a turning point

I’ve spent the past 10 years helping my ADHD son, so I know firsthand how challenging, sometimes overwhelming, and seemingly thankless it…

Jul 8, 2022

A mother embracing her child.

Jul 8, 2022

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ADHD lesson: It’s OK if my son’s socks don’t make it to the hamper

“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” —…

Jun 17, 2022

Mother and son working together on a puzzle.

Jun 17, 2022

Kristin Wilcox

Kristin Wilcox

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Neuroscientist, author and, most importantly, mom to an ADHD son. Learn more about inattentive-type ADHD at https://www.facebook.com/ADHDAdventures.

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