Q: “My 13-year-old son has ADHD. He’s fidgety, impulsive, and not aware of the way he comes across to others.
His behavior raises eyebrows and provokes unsolicited parenting advice from neighbors, friends, and family members. They believe ADHD is an excuse for bad behavior that can be corrected with discipline.
We’ve learned a lot about the condition and use positive parenting and proven techniques with our son, who has made progress.
Their disapproval is demoralizing for him — and painful and frustrating for my husband and me. How can I get them to see ADHD as a real condition and respect our approach?”A: ADHD is invisible.