TPP 033: A Conversation with 12-year-old Asher About Being a Kid with ADHD

Published: Nov. 8, 2016, 8:34 a.m.

b'In this special kid\\u2019s POV edition, my 12-year-old son Asher and I get real about the impact of ADHD in our world. We\\u2019ve known since Asher was five that he has ADHD, yet the learning for both him and us continues.\\nIn our conversation, Asher shares how he felt when he first found out he had ADHD, what it means to him, and the areas of his life where it impacts him the most. I talk about my steep learning curve with understanding ADHD when I first began homeschooling Asher, and reflect on the ways in which I\\u2019m still struggling to embrace all aspects of his ADHD. We also have a frank conversation about why Asher has chosen to not take medication for ADHD and what he\\u2019s doing instead.\\n\\xa0\\nAbout Debbie & Asher\\nDebbie Reber is the founder of Tilt and the host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast. 12-year-old Asher is Debbie\\u2019s child and is regularly featured on the podcast. Find out more about Debbie and Asher by visiting the About Page.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nThings you\\u2019ll learn from this episode\\n\\nHow it feels to have to fidget in order to focus, from a kid\\u2019s POV\\n\\nWhat Asher wishes all teachers, and parents, understood about ADHD\\n\\nStrategies Asher is currently using to help him calm his mind and focus\\n\\nWhy many kids with ADHD are too hard on themselves\\n\\nThe power and truth in the quote: \\u201cKids would do better if they could\\u201d\\n\\n\\xa0\\nResources mentioned about being a kid with ADHD\\n\\n\\nBlocked to Brilliant (ADHD Coaching)\\n\\nADHD Video Club\\n\\nADHD Kids Rock\\n\\n\\nDebbie and Asher\\u2019s Miracle Morning Routine (podcast)\\n\\nThe Productivity Planner\\n\\n\\nThe Creative Process (image)\\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'