ADHD isn’t a cookie-cutter condition. No two people face the same challenges. Some common threads weave through individuals’ symptoms, but the presentation is always unique.
. She was evaluated and started occupational therapy at age 4, which improved her life drastically. But as I learned about the ADHD-SPD connection, I sensed there were still hurdles for us to overcome.were manageable by the time she started school but she was working way below grade-level expectations.
Despite the challenges of her first few years, Sidney doesn’t remember ever struggling in school. In fact, she’s always been an “A” student who loves school. She also has a level of self-confidence I wish we all possessed. She’s still an energizer bunny who sings and talks non-stop; a social butterfly with a huge heart. She needs a lot of physical activity to function at her best, but these things are part of what makes her wonderfully unique.Sidney’s challenges are different than Emily’s.
After college, he found a career that suits all of his best qualities. He gets to travel, talk to people every day, and train others in something he loves. For over 20 year he’s been in the same industry but changed companies seven times. Each time was a better move for our family, but I used to think his job changes were a problem.
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