A.D.H.D Is … A.D.H.D Is Not... 





























A.D.H.D Is ...

1. A.D.H.D Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
 
2. A.D.H.D Is a mental disorder. 

3. A.D.H.D Is a difference in brain development.
 
4. A.D.H.D Is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
 
5. A.D.H.D Is real. 

6. A.D.H.D Is challenging.
 
7. A.D.H.D Is exhausting at times. 

8. A.D.H.D Is hard work for parents. 

9. A.D.H.D Is misunderstood. 

10. A.D.H.D Is manageable.
 
11. A.D.H.D Is common. 

12. A.D.H.D Is stressful at times. 

13. A.D.H.D is only part of who a person is. 

14. A.D.H.D Is  a super power. 

15. A.D.H.D Is a disability. 

16. A.D.H.D Is often a battle. 

17. A.D.H.D Is treatable. 

18. A.D.H.D Is medical condition. 

19. A.D.H.D Is hard for those who have it. 

20. A.D.H.D Is genuine. 

21. A.D.H.D Is an explanation. 

22. A.D.H.D Is a reason. 

23. A.D.H.D Is creativity. 
24. A.D.H.D Is frustrating sometimes. 

25. A.D.H.D Is a gift. 

26. A.D.H.D Is an ability. 

27. A.D.H.D Is much more than hyperactivity.

28. A.D.H.D Is a diagnosis. 

29. A.D.H.D Is determination. 

30. A.D.H.D Is strength. 

31. A.D.H.D Is understanding. 

32. A.D.H.D Is a struggle that makes us stronger.

33. A.D.H.D Is overwhelming. 

34. A.D.H.D Is classified as a psychiatric disorder. 

35. A.D.H.D Is a chemical imbalance. 

36. A.D.H.D Is isolating at times. 

37. A.D.H.D Is nothing to be ashamed of. 

38. A.D.H.D Is unpredictable. 

39. A.D.H.D Is never boring.
 
40. A.D.H.D Is interesting. 

41. A.D.H.D Is exploring the world in different way.

42. A.D.H.D Is more energy. 

43. A.D.H.D Is impulsivity. 

44. A.D.H.D Is diagnosed for both children and adults too. 

45. A.D.H.D Is the same as A.D.D just without the hyperactivity.





A.D.H.D Is Not ...

1. A.D.H.D Is Not an excuse. 

2. A.D.H.D Is Not a discipline problem. 

3. A.D.H.D Is Not a made up disability. 

4. A.D.H.D Is Not an excuse for bad behavior. 

5. A.D.H.D Is Not a parents fault. 

6. A.D.H.D Is Not easy. 

7. A.D.H.D Is Not for the weak. 

8. A.D.H.D Is Not a child's fault. 

9. A.D.H.D Is Not a child that just needs more discipline. 

10. A.D.H.D Is Not what defines a person. 

11. A.D.H.D Is Not bad parenting. 

12. A.D.H.D Is Not fake. 

13. A.D.H.D Is Not the same for everyone.

14. A.D.H.D Is Not a naughty kid syndrome. 

15. A.D.H.D Is Not a child being spoiled. 

16. A.D.H.D Is Not a choice. 

17. A.D.H.D Is Not someone being lazy. 

18. A.D.H.D Is Not curable. 

19. A.D.H.D Is Not a disease. 

20. A.D.H.D Is Not something that can be turned off.

21. A.D.H.D Is Not a made up diagnosis. 

 
22. A.D.H.D Is Not just a little day dreaming.

23. A.D.H.D Is Not a learning disability. 

24. A.D.H.D Is Not funny nor should it ever be made into a joke. 

25. A.D.H.D Is Not deliberate. 

26. A.D.H.D Is Not to spite you.

27. A.D.H.D Is Not on purpose.

28. A.D.H.D Is Not caused by familly problems. 

29. A.D.H.D Is Not something to apologize for.

30. A.D.H.D Is Not made up by overactive parents.

31. A.D.H.D Is Not intentional behavior. 

32. A.D.H.D Is Not Bipolar disorder or Autism.

33. A.D.H.D Is Not something they will just "get over!"

34. A.D.H.D Is Not something you outgrow.

35. A.D.H.D Is Not being over dramatic.

36. A.D.H.D Is Not imaginary.

37. A.D.H.D Is Not the latest fad.

38. A.D.H.D Is Not just "kids being kids".

39. A.D.H.D Is Not cured by "a good spanking".  



23. A.D.H.D Is Not a learning disability. 

24. A.D.H.D Is Not funny nor should it ever be made into a joke. 

25. A.D.H.D Is Not deliberate. 

26. A.D.H.D Is Not to spite you.

27. A.D.H.D Is Not on purpose.

28. A.D.H.D Is Not caused by familly problems. 

29. A.D.H.D Is Not something to apologize for.

30. A.D.H.D Is Not made up by overactive parents.

31. A.D.H.D Is Not intentional behavior. 

32. A.D.H.D Is Not Bipolar disorder or Autism.

33. A.D.H.D Is Not something they will just "get over!"

34. A.D.H.D Is Not something you outgrow.

35. A.D.H.D Is Not being over dramatic.

36. A.D.H.D Is Not imaginary.

37. A.D.H.D Is Not the latest fad.

38. A.D.H.D Is Not just "kids being kids".

39. A.D.H.D Is Not cured by "a good spanking". 

40. A.D.H.D Is Not just a little day dreaming. 

41. A.D.H.D Is Not something that can be turned off.




DISCLAIMER: I am not an Therapist. I am an adult who has ADHD, a parent to children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and now a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists gives you. These are just ideas and information that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (ADHD) If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for informational purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another. Please always consult with a professional.