ADHD diagnosis!! Father and Son get an ADHD Diagnosis

What does it feel like to be diagnosed as an adult with ADHD? How can it affect your life and relationships?
Find out what you can do to help your child with ADHD as Andrew gives his personal inside look on his journey - what it felt like for him and how he managed to turn it around into something positive!
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[@bushra19m57]

My 3year old son diagnosed with adhd...he constantly moves anywhere we go never sits quiet like other child,but he hes soo loving n senstive cuddly toddler

[@amelfarhatamel]

My son Has ADHD and Autism, i was watching this video to get tips for him. Now I am sure after watching this video, that I have ADHD... IT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE!

[@DCBELLAFAIRY]

You ought to do “the understanding about ADHD &Tips” in a class sitting like an instructor doctors talk to technical whereas you simplified it and what to do and what not to do and how you compared and how to cope

[@DCBELLAFAIRY]

My son is ADHD he’s 44 and he has massive ups and downs highs and lows and has a high IQ but at the same time he says he feels dumb I get in him for to much YouTubing but I leaned he watches a lot of how it’s made and it challenges him to learn how to do it himself and or that he understands and it’s like his unwinding so I’m not on him anymore I do get him out hiking etc., he loves it I’m still learning about this thank you for sharing I understand more about it from you then his doctor

[@terryharper7575]

I've been diagnosed with ADHD 2yrs ago and knowing has helped me no end. As a child I was bullied relentlessly for being different which left me with mental health problems which I battle everyday(sorry to unload🙏). I have 4kids(18G,16G,9B,3B) My youngest is autistic and it's been hard for me to accept as I don't want him to have the experience I had as a child. I just wish I had the self control to sort my diet and exercise(or lack of 😁) out. You came across as sincere thoughtful and understanding of the "battles" many of us face and I can't thank you enough. Thank you for sharing All the very best to you and your family 👪

[@syleenadawn2038]

Yep!! I am severely ADHD - Combined Type, I was misdiagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder in my early 20's due to my "Extreme Sensitivity"! I was also constantly in trouble for distracting others, etc. I am have impulse control issues as well ***Cough cough Amazon** ETA: Another super super helpful thing to help manage my adhd is to use Calendars, Alarms, Reminders and Notifications for everything from Switching the Laundry over before bed, to doctor appointments, to even Picking the Kids up from school!

[@mattng4707]

your brain always needs to go somewhere, can't explain it more perfect than that

[@Nicole_Toby]

My 6 year old son has adhd and autism, the adhd is main driving force but because he also has autism I find it really hard because your dealing with two totally different things that intertwine into one another. Found your video really useful and will try and put some of the things you mentioned into practice

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Thank you for this video! You are very good at explaining ADHD. Instead of punishing for the ADHD behavior, we all should embrace it! Your family is awesome!

[@iristoth335]

my 11 year old daughter has adhd and I was diagnosed with adhd at the age of 40 last month. my goal is to learn as much as possible about adhd and myself so that i can better understand and help my daughter too. adhd brain is special, not just negative, but it has very beautiful sides. when I finally got the diagnosis, all the pieces of the puzzle fell into place.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

I bet it was such a big relief for you as it was my husband ❤️

[@ADHDLove2020]

I am with you. My son was diagnosed at 5 years old, he is now 9. My daughter was just diagnosed at 11. I was diagnosed at 45. A lot going on in this family. But, as you said, it all make sense now. It all make sense!!!

[@tonjaupdike6260]

Love how open and honest your family is. It is so helpful to hear what works for other families.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you so much!

[@hamz4383]

Andrew has such a great handle of his ADHD , so informative and inspirational. He is clearly a successful mad so adhd or asd shouldn’t lower ones potential. Good on you Andrew and family.

[@hyperlyeverafter]

My partner was diagnosed at a young age (not medicated now) and I never would have thought our daughter also would have ADHD (and very hyperactive). I am very much an introvert, so I find our combination very amusing. Thanks for the video!

[@mrs0yt161]

Beautifully put together video ! Xx

[@andyvan5692]

great 'interview' about adhd, I have Autism, and the hyper attention "super power", is an ESSENTIAL part of the therapy, ie it helps us manage over stimulus,also as a distracting element to avoid triggering any sensitivities, esp. visual or auditory ones, that is to put our mind somewhere else and also if we can stick at something, it is a "cure" for any meltdowns and their affects, by giving us a "cool down" time, with something which doesn't tax our mind as much, and in pleasing this we find the "zen" we need to be able to cope throughout our day.

[@gregleniston3633]

What a fantastic video! So honest and helpful for anyone living with someone with ADHD. Brilliant!

[@remodelsurplus3054]

This is a life changing video. Thanks so much!

[@Karenkearns007]

So informative!! I learnt so much about ADHD watching this and have a deeper understanding of the challenges facing kids and adults with ADHD. Thank you. Your kids are so lucky to have you both as parents - you're both awesome!!!

[@juliemadden6857]

Luca is your twin Andrew! Such a beautiful soul, just like you. I love the way you are so open, honest and totally authentic about your ADHD and your own struggles with it, growing up as a child! Thank you for sharing! Your story is an inspiration. 😘

[@ComingHometoAutism]

❤️

[@rebeccaw9656]

Loved this video, guys - thank you! My youngest boy is looking like he has ADHD, so lots of great advice. My brother, if assessed properly in modern times, would have been assessed with ADHD (they called him hyperactive, back in the day). The thing I’ve learnt since travelling this autism journey with my two youngest boys, is learning how much passes down through families. Different on the spectrum from person to person, because you are mixing x and Y chromosomes from two different family lines. Our paediatrician arranged our middle child to be genetically tested (a chromosomal micro array, from a blood test) at the age of 3, of which we then followed with our youngest child at the age of 3; and both our youngest boys have tested positive to specific genetic signifiers, which actually travel through families. When you track through family members - parents, cousins, aunts and uncles (etc), you find a pattern.

[@sandyflowers1617]

Wow thank you for explaining all that about ADHD, good information well done from Australia 🇦🇺

[@alevboyaci9031]

Luca is everything 💙 Andrew is amazing 💙 Tara! I love you! your an Inspirational human being ♥️

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you so much xox

[@marymagnificat8567]

Thank you sir for sharing . Very helpful indeed👍

[@mariedavis3196]

Hi I watch all your videos and thank you for sharing your views on adhd it was lovely to watch and I love that you have call it a super power. My son has adhd and autism. I try agree with the drain is wired different and cant help not being able to focus all the time. As like your husband and son my so is sensitive I find just plenty of praise when you can does help I know my son shys away from praise but I still remember him he is clever, funny caring and can achieve any think. The video was lovely to watch and was helpful. I would love to see more videos on adhd to. thank you.you and your family are amazing and your both awesome people

[@mabay1427]

such a good looking, lovely family, bless you all

[@autismandadventures9968]

Brilliant video. Definitely would like to hear more on things that helped Andrew get through school/collage and now into working life too. X

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you so much for watching we are definitely going to be doing another video on schools and how to manage ADHD in schools x

[@ADHDLove2020]

I agree, this was a good video. It will be interesting to see how things develop as he gets older.

[@zahraali7905]

I have the same experience. While finding answers for autistic son I found that I was autistic myself .

[@SuperMsMysterious]

I dont know if my 3 year old has both Adhd and Autism he's 3 and still babbles, gets angry very quick, doesn't seem to understand everything we say. Its just tearing us apart.

[@kazemali592]

I think you are from iraq i'm from iraq

[@waymakerv1060]

Good day youtuber! Nice patching. Also a chiller! This content amusing! 😆

[@danniturnbull7283]

Fantastic video thankyou so much for sharing. We are at the start of our journey with our kids and hearing your story has brought so much comfort as well as understanding. Thankyou.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you so much. Really happy it’s helped x

[@sarahlopez80]

Thanks for sharing your journey guys 😊👍🏻💕

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you for being part of it x

[@ara4464]

Thank you , learnt a lot .. and I work in a early years setting . 🙂

[@sarahwhite1001]

Fascinating video. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thanks for watching x

[@elephantminds6855]

Excellent, VERY honest and informative video. We all have some kind of 'superpower'. Hugs to a beautiful family

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you so much!

[@zukhraabdullaeva2656]

Yrah brilliant video, wonderful people💖

[@Eman-bx1yb]

So many good points. Make sure you have a good "addiction" to avoid falling into an ad one, limit/remove processed sugar, and my favorite....try to find what they love so they can use their focus, giving them a superpower ....please thank your husband for educating us.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

thank you so much for taking the time to comment x

[@JPCase104]

I have a similar story! When trying to identify patterns with my son, I found quite a few with myself. Thanks for sharing!

[@ComingHometoAutism]

You are so welcome!

[@annaw7437]

A wonderful video. Thank you! Your husband is such a lovely man ♡ I'm actually slowly starting to think I may have a mild form of adhd. It would explain so much of my life struggles. My mind is always going 1000mil/h, jumping from one topic to another, massive difficulty with focusing on things I'm not interested in, but an obsessive approach to things that I'm into, and definitely hyper-emotional-sensitivity!, etc etc. You guys should definitely do more vlogs as a family (if Dylan allows to be recorded) xx

[@ComingHometoAutism]

It’s amazing what we learnt to ride children isn’t it Andrew only realised his ADHD through Dylan it does explain a lot and it’s almost a relief isn’t it we are going to definitely do more vlogs x

[@emmam4444]

Thank you for making yourself vulnerable Andrew. This video will help so many x

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you for watching

[@abbaszaidi8371]

Il watch the entire video later. But I hear you. My oldest has sensorineural deafness with mild ASD, middle boy with probable ASD and of course my youngest with severe ASD with developmental delay. Roll with those punches. Each day is a gift. You know the drill. You’ve got this 💙✌️

[@ComingHometoAutism]

You too my friend x

[@kr4732]

I love your viedos really....I've ADHD myself and my 7 y.o. son has it too...he is amazing and I love him the way he is. I think I've never got a real compliment....all I got was "you are different" :D

[@ComingHometoAutism]

well guess what your amazing and an amazing mum.. xx

[@lauraholliday5993]

Thank you for this! (I wish you would have shared your age.) ME- just diagnosed 3 weeks ago at age 52. As a female I never fit the stereo type of hyper-young-boy, but ALL the rest applies. Was told to worry about myself instead of everyone else around me, since 2nd grade!! My mind is hyper creative and I've ALWAYS been super sensitive to other peoples' strife. I thought I was stupid, lazy, and crazy. Now I view my ADD as a true Superpower and am so excited to get on with the next & better 1/2 of my life!! I'm one month sober from 30 years of self medicating with drugs and alcohol. Such a relief!! Best wishes to You and your family. xoxo

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thanks Laura. Im 46 and diagnosed at 42, was such a relief to understand this was a "thing" and not just me being a wierdo :-) I have also self medicated with drugs and alcohol at various stages in my life. I also know if I could stop drinking id be allot more efficient and more successful, so respect to you for coming off it all together xo

[@emmanaidoo1485]

Such a good video. Andrew you are a fabulous daddy! You do a great job and it shows in your children. I agree berating is not the way forward. Our little people need to feel accepted. Our children can achieve great things when we support them. X

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you so much!

[@ADHDLove2020]

I can relate to a lot of this video. This is very close to what I see in my family and I understand a lot of your explanations when it comes to ADHD. Thank you for sharing!!

[@reynarodriguez9742]

As an Aspie's with a hint of ADHD, I approve of this! 👍🏻

[@ComingHometoAutism]

thank you so much x

[@unad6426]

Great explanation of ADHD Andrew and Tara!! Also thanks to Luca for being such a good trooper in the video ❤️

[@nathanboo7649]

I'm suspecting I've got ADHD. I've talked a lot with people with ADHD and who have ADHD, especially on top of autism, and they all pretty much agree I should seek a diagnosis. I've been tested for it before, but it came back saying I only had some attention issues, but at that same place my autism evaluation came back saying I was neurotypical, so I really don't trust them. I also know a lot of people that I've gone to school with who has ADHD. I'm really hoping I can get an evaluation asap.

[@juiice]

There’s a lot of misunderstanding/literal interpretation surrounding Autism and ADHD - mostly by neurotypical people ironically. I am Autistic and have ADHD but haven’t been able to get a diagnosis for various reasons. Whilst I feel the same as you that getting an evaluation/assessment or diagnosis would be ideal I think its also worth just arming yourself with as much research as possible, find the neurodiverse and actually autistic communities on social media, particularly twitter and reddit. Since I’ve started viewing myself as having a different neurotype, using more positive language etc I feel like I have a better understanding of my strengths and challenges and feel more ‘in charge’ of my life. I’ve been waiting years to be taken seriously and for health professionals to understand my brain when I’m still figuring out how it works myself . Totally agree about refined sugar, refined carbs are the devil for my brain as well. Good luck on your journey of self-discovery!

[@nathanboo7649]

I already talk a lot, and I mean a lot, with autistic and generally neurodivergent people, and I tend to focus a lot on research and spend a lot of time with that, so I can try to understand myself and those around me better. I'm obviously not a professional, but I can recognize a lot of traits and such in myself and others do the same, so at this point it's quite obvious, lol. Thanks!

[@wendysanna]

@@nathanboo7649 One of the best books I've read (although i haven't read 100% of it yet - like many books in my life :-)) was "Scattered Minds" by Dr Gabor Mate. His insight from the perspective of someone who has suffered with ADHD and his real life examples (of his own patients) provides some great benchmarks for helping better understand ADHD.

[@lucafowler8039]

Hey look its me!!!!!!!

[@Munomanom]

I've not finished watching yet so it's likely you say this in the video but autism, ADHD and all the 'dys-ia' (dyslexia, dyspraxia, discalculia etc) are all linked... there's a high chance of comorbitity (having a diagnosis of two or more)... They often say you lose symptoms of ADHD in adulthood but I'm noticing a high number of adults with ADHD so it makes me wonder - is it that we are less able to get rid of the ADHD symptoms than we used to (unlikely) or have adults been overlooked/forgotten about in the past (similar to women with autism/ADHD)

[@cerezacereza8478]

I wonder if I might ask Andrew, did you see an educational psychologist at all to be assessed? If so, did it help? My work are (am lucky for this) helping me as my first season in a v fast paced admin job has thrown up some lifelong issues as stumbling blocks. Thankyou for being so honest all of you

[@04monina]

Lovely 💕

[@fishrod]

After watching your videos I started realised I used to suffer from ADHD + Autism badly. My husband had put up with me and it was very hard time. However, I'm healed. Never consulted a doctor for these disorders. No medicines or anything special except my diet changed (I don't eat landed animals anymore, and I still eat fish and a bit seafood) and I prayed a lot mostly the Lord's Prayer repeatedly 10-50 times a day. It helps monitor and cleanse my thoughts. Daily repentance to God is very powerful. However, it took 6 years of praying from a very bad condition to a healthy condition. I see the transformation. My husband witnessed my transformation and he is grateful. I'm able to focus, dance, cook and make conversations normally. I became very sensitive to energies going in and out from my body and the energies I project. I know when I need more cleansing and prayers to clean up my head. The Lord's Prayer is very helpful. When you chant this prayer, you go closer and closer to the Divine Super Healing Power. After 50 times of the Lord's Prayer you can detect many unwanted thoughts are cast out from your body. They might want to stay to stick to you but you have to recognize all these thoughts are nothing but boo boo, you don't entertain them. Focus on God and they will eventually go away 1 after 1. Well, they're many. Probably hundreds to be cast out. After they're out, you can feel a new you. A peaceful and focused mind. And some aches from the body will go away with those thoughts as well, you will feel less tensed and more loosened in your joints.

[@msdripz1380]

More videos of ADHD please

[@McCorduRoy1972]

Same here my daughter has classic autism and very probable Adhd, my Wife has autism and ADD and i have Adhd, Ocd, and Bipolar disorder. We having a bit of a challenge over here and that, s a eufemism. 😉 I wish you people all the best from the Netherlands. 👍🏼

[@ComingHometoAutism]

You’re a superstar and thank you so much for sharing. I believe sharing is so important because it takes away the stigma and ‘ normalises ‘ it. I believe so many people are on the spectrum but they just don’t even know it but they wonder why they struggle sometimes x

[@McCorduRoy1972]

@@ComingHometoAutism Couldn't agree more my father which is 70 years old has Adhd but was never diagnosed of course I got my diagnose at age 44 after suffering a lot from manic and depressed episodes. First thing i promised myself after getting diagnosed is tot be open and get rid of the misunderstanding of Adhd autism and even my Bipolar condition which can get me into trouble. My daughter is 6,5 years old now and a doll she can be really autistic but she, s funny as hell and the majority of the people loves her what I think is her Adhd side.

[@carolinejohansson8609]

♥️ thank you

[@ComingHometoAutism]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jacobclayton1995]

Hello good video. What's the blues music? I love blues music because it calms me down.

[@jacobclayton1995]

and I recommend that music to any one who gets stressed a lot.

[@hughferrari1254]

Dad have perfect hair.

[@jkka1477]

Sugar is in ALL foods, and I have tried to eat foods free of added sugar, but they don’t taste as good unless they are made from artificial sweeteners which are also bad for ADHD, any artificial food is bad, which is in all the tasty stuff.

[@turquoismama33]

The diet and exercise seem to work to regulate your symptoms real well, or either you have the wrong diagnosis.

[@cerezacereza8478]

I love it no skittles! 🤣

[@Townsendadventures]

Interesting video. I would think my daughter jas ADHD she always on the go cannot sit down and chatted all the time. Her cousin was like this but did calm down at school but my daughter is a twin her brother jas autism. She class as having global development but I expect it ADHD. I am dyslexic and my brain is always on the go. I am very created I love creating ideas or projects. Personal think it all link. If my daughter is we will help her but I know she super active and so sports we will get into. I was very active kid and so was daddy. It all in genes as they say xx. Thanks for doing video.

[@michelleamywatt5695]

Is global development a diagnosis.

[@Townsendadventures]

@@michelleamywatt5695 good question and lot of people get confuse.so once a child reach school age and of not diagnose with anything else in most cases it tirn to learning disability or learning need. Global development is where they not hit their milestones when under 5. Mine twins have ggd but my son has autism. My daughter however no confirm diagnose so she under hospital and still got that label but school refer to her as having mild learning need and so I doubt they will use term global development as usual it in early year's then name change. That my view and I been working in field of learning disabilites and special needs education for 20 odd years Usual the paediatric would try and find out why of the delays. We had many tests for my son but his sister more able and so she pass many test but now is tome to see how she is in education setting Hope that helps.

[@Azia222]

Can you please make more videos about adhd, recomend please more books. I am so tired :(

[@ComingHometoAutism]

of course more coming up soon x

[@sequimini]

I'm Autistic and ADHD. Best of both worlds? 🤣

[@annie02091987]

Is medication safe for adhd

[@explorewithshalini3857]

Visit Isha Centre for Yogic Sciences, Coimbatore, India, for ADHD solution..you will definitely find solution..

[@tjbishop8823]

I'm Born without a thyroid

[@wintnayzarlynn7608]

We first thought my son has ASD but slowly he overcome most of the challenge that ASD kids have , but we noticed that he has been showing ADHD traits since beginning . My child specialist who only see him for 15 min told us that he doesnt has ADHD bcos my son sit in her office for full 15 min . Obviously he was attracted by all new toys there so he could sit 😬

[@wendysanna]

wint nayzar Lynn Hi Lynn I’m no doctor but there is also ADD that’s without the hyperactivity part. So if they like their surroundings they will have no problem sitting there for 15 mins The question i would ask the specialist is; how “present” was your child in that 15 min period...

[@wintnayzarlynn7608]

@@wendysanna thank you Andrew. Yes you are right , . I need to study more about ADD too before we see specialist again .

[@autismandadventures9968]

Haha they love peanut butter jelly in this house too, for my sins lol

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Drives me bonkers lol

[@lighthouse1136]

Also, cut out gluten and dairy!!