For parents who think their child might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), waiting for an assessment can leave you feeling like you’re living in limbo.
There may be difficult mornings, unfinished homework, constant movement or repeated calls from school. Families want answers, but in the meantime, they also need help with everyday life.
My message, as a psychologist and parenting consultant, is that a place on a waiting list should also be a starting point for support.
Parents can seek informed advice, learn practical strategies and work with their child’s school while assessment is underway – and they should be encouraged and helped to do so, rath...
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