Children with ADHD Have Plenty of Questions — But They Aren’t Asking Them

A new study finds that many children have unasked and unanswered questions about their ADHD diagnoses or treatment — leading researchers to wonder how to best bridge this patient-doctor gap.

Bzcrazy

June 21, 2017 at 4:39 pm

Hi, I hope this is a place to ask questions. I’m fostering a 14yo boy with pretty severe ADD. I don’t feel his medication is working well, but really don’t have a say in that. My real question is, do kids with ADD have a harder time communicating thier emotions? His mother was put in prison for Heroin possession and he’s very close to her, but rarely talks about it or all the turmoil, trauma and pain he’s been through over the years. He’s an amazing, wise and very well behaved young man, and I’ve grown very close to him, but considering he’s been suicidal in the past, I worry that he’s not opening up. Helllp 😟
1. Allison Russo
  
  June 21, 2017 at 4:56 pm
  
  Hi there,
  
  I would recommend posting your comment in our forums: https://www.additudemag.com/forums/
  
  You’re more likely to get a response from other ADDitude readers there.
  
  I also thought this article might help for your situation: How & Why ADHD Triggers Intense Emotions