The ADHD Parenting Podcast 18. Prioritizing Long Term Goals For Your ADHD Child
Sep 11, 2024
Ryan and Mike tackle the crucial topic of setting long-term goals for children with ADHD, emphasizing the challenges of time blindness and the shift of responsibility from parents to kids. They explore how over-accommodating behaviors can hinder independence, promoting evidence-based strategies to enhance executive functioning. The conversation includes critiques of popular parenting narratives on social media and a call for accountability. Furthermore, they discuss the importance of fostering self-awareness to prepare ADHD children for a successful future.
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Parents' Time Blindness
- Parents of children with ADHD often get caught up in daily issues and neglect long-term goals.
- Time blindness affects both children and parents, making future planning challenging.
College Failure Despite Support
- A 19-year-old failed all first-semester college classes despite detailed support from the school.
- The student ignored all help, highlighting lack of accountability and readiness for independence.
IEPs Lack Student Accountability
- IEPs seldom hold students accountable for their goals; responsibility lies mostly with teachers and parents.
- This lack of student accountability delays development of critical executive functioning skills.