TPP 003: 11-year-old Asher on What ADHD, and Getting Distracted, Feels Like
b'This episode is the first of a new regular feature of the TiLT Parenting Podcast\\u2014a special kid\\u2019s POV edition. Every few weeks, I\\u2019ll be sharing a conversation with my 11-year-old child Asher, in which we discuss an issue that\\u2019s particularly relevant to families with differently-wired kids. Asher hopes that by sharing his perspective on the kinds of things we as parents can struggle to navigate, moms and dads everywhere will better understand what\\u2019s happening with their child, as well as gain new inspiration for moving through tough situations in a way that best serves everyone involved.\\nIn this episode, we tackle what ADHD feels like, and specifically the issue of DISTRACTION, something that has been a significant challenge for us as a family, and more recently, has become frustrating for Asher himself. In our short conversation, Asher shares what the experience of getting distracted actually feels like for him, as well as how frustrating getting distracted can actually be. We also discuss some of the strategies we\\u2019re using to help Asher stay on-task as we work to develop his focusing muscles.\\nDebbie Reber is the founder of TiLT and the host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast. 11-year-old Asher is Debbie\\u2019s son and is regularly featured on the podcast.\\xa0\\nThings you\\u2019ll learn from this episode\\n\\nAsher\\u2019s thoughts on what ADHD actually feels like, including what it\\u2019s like to always be distracted\\n\\nWhy it\\u2019s frustrating for the kids themselves to get distracted\\n\\nWhat might motivate a child to work on staying focused\\n\\nThe strategy we\\u2019re using to help Asher stay focused and on-task while using his screen time\\n\\nResources mentioned for Asher\\u2019s perspective on what ADHD feels like\\n\\nDownload a PDF of Asher\\u2019s Original Personal Goal Planner\\n\\nDownload a PDF of Asher\\u2019s Screen Time Planning Worksheet\\n\\nSupport the show\\nConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n\\n\\nVisit Tilt Parenting\\n\\nTake the free 7-Day Challenge\\n\\n\\n\\nRead a chapter of Differently Wired\\n\\n\\nFollow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram\\n\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'