Through your child’s eyes
Updated August 21, 2024
What does it feel like to learn and think differently? Watch these videos to see the world through your child’s eyes. Kids of different ages talk about how it feels to learn and think differently — and what helps them thrive.
Hear how hard it is to complete a task when you have trouble focusing. Or how frustrating it is when your hand won’t write what your brain is telling it to write.
Which of these is your main concern?
- We haven't told our child about his diagnosis yet, but he knows something's wrong. What should we say?
- Sometimes I get frustrated with my ADHD child and yell at him. How can I stay calm when he misbehaves.
- My partner and I disagree often about how to handle our son's ADHD. How can we get on the same page?
- Ask your own question...
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Reading challenges
Hear from kids about what it feels like to struggle with reading — and get insights from expert Julie Washington on how to help.
Math challenges
Hear from kids about what it feels like to struggle with math — and get insights from expert Michèle Mazzocco on how to help.
Writing challenges
Hear from kids about what it feels like to struggle with writing — and get expert insights on how to help.
Attention challenges
Hear from kids about what it feels like to struggle with focus — and get insights from expert Ned Hallowell on how to help.
Organization challenges
Hear from kids about what it feels like to struggle with organization — and get expert insights on how to help.
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What causes these challenges, and how can you help if your child is struggling? Choose from the following skills to learn more:
