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When you have a child with hyperactivity, it seems that everybody is an expert on your child's behaviors. Strangers will stop you to give their opinions. An ADD/ADHD diagnosis brings some relief. Now you know what is happening and can address the issues. But what do you tell your relatives?

Telling Relatives About a Child with ADD

It's important that your relatives have solid and accurate information about ADD/ADHD. This will help them resist the scare tactics that some people will present to them.

Sometimes people have a great deal of fear about an ADD diagnosis. That's because they've only heard sensationalized and negative reports on ADD. Get them some good information. Knowledge is power!

People at home should focus on supporting the child with ADD and helping the child learn coping skills.

Sometimes it's hard to know what to tell people about a child with ADD. I think that the best thing to remember is to be positive. Don't make it sound like the child is pitiful, or people will treat him that way.

ADD is just a part of who your child is. It's not the sum-total of the child.