The ADHD Explosion | Our America with Lisa Ling | Full Episode | OWN

In addition to joining three families in their journeys of diagnosis and treatment for ADHD, Lisa Ling finally has the courage to ask: Could she have it, too? (Original air date: June 12, 2014)
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[@ramonazamora1924]

I am a public school teacher. If we had smaller class sizes and a government who would support funding for these sort of resources, we would do better for these children.

[@autobotdiva9268]

i dont know what subject you teach but in math in elementary grades try and use large block graph paper to keep the numbers lined up for addition, subtraction, division etc. cheap and helps with focus. most teachers will allow as homework. actually its easier also for teacher to read and follow. school wont have a budget for graph paper but get a pack and copy it

[@thisbeem2714]

@@autobotdiva9268 That method devastated my daughter's ability to do arithmetic. It works for some kids...but not all. Nothing works for all kids. Teachers ought to be allowed to show kids all the ways and then let them do what works for them.

[@autobotdiva9268]

@@thisbeem2714 so she is able to keep all her numbers lined up, plus carry overs on regular wide rule paper? And the teacher can read it? Wow 👍

[@thisbeem2714]

@@autobotdiva9268 sorry I thought you meant that method of coloring in columns of squares to add double digits... It was a complicated process. She wasn't allowed to carry the one, which made sense to her.

[@keithhollett1979]

4 billion a month in Afghanistan fighting spent at home instead would help things out.

[@vnesje1981]

It’s a pity this documentary did not follow school girls with the inattentive kind! Because girls often don’t disrupt the class they are overlooked for adhd.

[@ebonyr.b.1216]

I was interested in seeing a girl as well. I definitely talked a lot in class - and that was always on my report cards. But since it’s “normal” for girls to be talkative, no one really looked into it. That wasn’t my only difficulty, but it was one of the first signs I noticed (in retrospect).

[@tammykoble236]

We are just starting to realize there may be more autism/adhd in girls thanwe first thought. We are better at "fitting in" than boys. Unfortunatly girls are also suffering from heavy metal poisoning.

[@vnesje1981]

@@ebonyr.b.1216 for me I was really quiet! People always said that it would look like I was daydreaming all the time! But my mind would be racing so fast that I wouldn’t understand what the teacher said

[@vnesje1981]

@@tammykoble236 I never heard about that heavy metal poisoning. Interesting, i will look into it. I have ADHD the inattentive kind and dyslexia .

[@shawnareiter8029]

I work with young clients with these types of disorders. Girls are often not diagnosed or misdiagnosed because their presentation is different and overlaps with other types if disorders. I wish Lisa had addressed this. Especially since she herself was not diagnosed

[@ashleyverner5171]

Noah is extremely intelligent. He’s very articulate and sweet you can tell he’s just struggling. ADHD is real. God bless the parents.

[@SarahR2D2]

Video games are the worst thing for children with ADHD

[@mauriceford6277]

I agree because just from listening to him I understand much better what children with ADHD goes through

[@mauriceford6277]

@@SarahR2D2 Did they discuss video games?

[@SarahR2D2]

@@mauriceford6277 Not in this video but many of my struggling students were addicted to video games

[@nikolaszuraff1234]

I don't have ADHD. But I still have ADD. I am 22 now and look back on my struggles. It makes me sad to know how widespread it truly is and how much people truly struggle with.

[@poshdelux]

Is anyone else floored by how emotionally articulate these kids are ...

[@gamingtherapy453]

Yes.....they are all amazing kids!

[@natashaleduc760]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 one thing they forget is they are smart but learning supper fast that not everything stays an they need learn simple things like washing dishes cleaning . Same way they learn to handle to do the job every day is same as they learn anything

[@amydoran9987]

Yes they know what their issues are.

[@m.htruth8880]

​@@amydoran9987"issues"

[@hippiesyndicate]

Hats off to the Mom! She never gave up on her boy. 👧👦

[@angelah6472]

Yes!

[@smithieboy10]

She was really committed to him. 💐💐💐

[@minhngoctran7271]

I think school is a kind of "one size fit all" place. Some kids are better at certain activities than others.

[@entrepreneurpodcasttv1239]

Truth to that 👍

[@tanishaj6373]

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[@smithieboy10]

This doesn't exist. People are different and we are forcing children to sit still all day. We're not providing them with enough exercise and ways to express themselves.

[@entrepreneurpodcasttv1239]

@@smithieboy10 And truth to that as well! 👍

[@sabinej.3410]

I wish it was that simple!!!!!! Ever heard about Adhd kids having difficulties with making friends having relationships... Because that is one of the major aspects. School is just a very small part of it.

[@vnesje1981]

One thing that helps with my ADHD is having a clean and organized environment. The rooms of These kids and doing homework on the bed with all those distractions. Clean up, clean out and organize. There way too much stuff.

[@summersifysummers4702]

Right.. it's overload!! I've been in education for 20+ years and distractions are a huge barrier.

[@autobotdiva9268]

my son in college goes to a small college about 5000 students, no bells and whistles but nice and safe. a large university would be torture

[@tiannahly]

I think organizational skills are a symptom of the executive dysfuntion that so many people with ADD have.

[@itsmetifft]

I’ve always wondered why I have to clean before starting to work, thanks for that insight!

[@vnesje1981]

@@summersifysummers4702 i know at my son’s school they have these smal cubicles to put on the desk and these headphones construction workers use in kids size. It’s the only way to stop some children from looking around. But it’s a little excluded too. So they only do it for less than an hour a day. I live in the Netherlands btw

[@kristyhughes3146]

"I have teachers who accept me. I have over 30 best friends." I'm not crying you're crying!

[@blessedbrebre]

You're right.... I am crying

[@Franky27903]

Me too 😢

[@iluvcatslol5714]

seeing this kid so happy makes me so happy im so glad he found this school

[@Celisar1]

If you need to cry just do it instead of writing such nonsense.

[@Vanessanavarrovet]

That’s exactly how I felt 🥲

[@justjiving]

The problem is people try to make all kids the same. When you are in school they give you a test to figure out your learning style. Then they proceed to teach you all the same way. Kids probably have a hard time paying attention because you are not teaching them a learning style that makes them focus. Try a more hands on approach. And of course kids are going to be active because their kids

[@beb5407]

I agree 💯

[@cbow5582]

💯💯💯

[@deidrebrown8986]

That's the realist explanation I've EVER heard 💯

[@reginarich6878]

SPOT ON 😔 stop diagnosing everyone adhd then feed them poison

[@cbow5582]

@@warmlantern0000 Im sorry that you're having a hard time with your bf's daughter but you sound very angry, critical and judgemental. And excuse me for saying so but if you're bashing this post and others who agree, then I'm sure you're definitely not helping your bf situation with his daughter. What have you tried to do to help her? What were your strategies? How do you go about calming her? Is she medicated or not? Have she seen doctors? All I hear is "She this and she that" This child has a mental condition!! We sound like Karens?? You sound selfish as hell and I pray his daughter gets the help she needs because you Ma'am, sound like you're doing more harm than good!

[@isabelled.7732]

Great doc but I wish there had been some focus on girls. A lot of times ADHD looks different in girls and they don't get diagnosed until later.

[@goldengoddess834]

Luckily, my parents and teachers noticed my behavior and actions, realized I was behaving differently than most of the students and got me help right away. I was taken to a specialist, evaluated, and was diagnosed in the 3rd grade. Unfortunately, the reality is most girls aren't diagnosed so early (or at all) as we do not typically have the same symptoms as our male-counterparts. For example, a lot of us do not present the "hyperactive" that many boys do--running around, can't sit still, rock back in forth in chairs, disruptiveness, etc.

[@echase416]

People need to be taught about deficits. That’s the subtle thing that can be so devastating for people with ADHD. The misbelief that it’s all about hyperactivity, and it’s not.

[@FERRARICWH69]

So true !!!

[@msannaj80]

God bless these parents for trying to get help for their kids.

[@kathleenking47]

I blame loud heavy metal and rap in the womb for much of it. Silly girls will have boyfriends blasting this music. If it rattles walls, what do you think it does to unborn KIDS

[@Sjoness1210]

@@kathleenking47 wait are you serious?

[@jbb8261]

I think a lot of these parents are the root of the problem.

[@izzyroig6281]

@@jbb8261 ADHD is a condition one is born with-it has nothing to do with parenting. It starts showing at random points in one’s life. For a lot of men it usually starts showing in childhood, and for women usually in adolescence. It has nothing to do with their parents. These parents are being amazing parents for trying to help make their kids lives easier

[@elenapashaeva1]

I wish I had that much energy in me as that boy. I am so passive. I can sit in one spot and stare at the wall for an hour. Doesn’t help my attention actually as well.

[@KatKomodo]

As a woman who was finally diagnosed, it’s tough for ADHD women to be taken seriously. My inattentive type was obvious, but ignored for over twenty years.

[@Heartland2012]

@Kat I completely understand you 100%. I agree. Do you have contact maybe we can chat with one another?

[@killawalez3944]

Damn I have recently wondered if I have adhd cause of stories like this. 🤔

[@SuperVroni80]

I worked as an occupational therapist in Germany for 16 years and the major thing i realized is, that the expectations in school are getting more and more. Kids are also overflown by tv, video games and stuff like that. Most of them are no longer active, don't do sports or play outside with other kids. And a lot of parents are not interested in giving their kids attention through playing games together, going on bike rides, exploring the outdoors, reading etc. It's so sad bc a lot of them wouldn't need medication, they just need love&attention. And like someone else said, schools these days are "one for all " and that doesn't work.

[@agravery223]

Thank you... people want to point and blame just one thing when it's a combination of factors...also our world has changed with the digital age. Schools haven't adjusted and there needs to be a paradigm shift. But that takes the will of lawmakers, parents... our society today as a whole. There is no quick fix and add societal issues into the mix and get our current set up.

[@Celisar1]

@@agravery223 Not schools need to shift basically they just need better staffing and smaller classes. What really needs to change is the parenting as the main commentator so rightfully pointed out.

[@tiktokvideos7872]

👏 yes to that ! Outdoors , sports fresh air , getting off gaming etc huge benefits! My child was gaming addict ! We took it away completely been year and half , improved behaviour, able to regulate emotions now , best thing we done !

[@irinarose7553]

I couldn't agree more with you! Kids need parents to be present in their life, kids need a lot of physical activities, and no screen time.

[@entrepreneurpodcasttv1239]

This mom is a Rock Star! My youngest daughter and I lived this nightmare. Then I realized it was the broken school system, and we were liberated from all the labels & shame. When you force kids to study things that don't interest them, and then punish them if they don't excell at it, that's not a psychological issue with them. That's a problem with the system, plain and simple. And to mask that problem, they blame and label children verses owning the problem.

[@Celisar1]

A) not everything that children need to learn is interesting to them. Big surprise.... nevertheless they need to learn it. B) it is important to learn to do stuff that is necessary even when it’s no fun. We all need to do boring, uninteresting stuff at times. C) it is important to broaden a child’s horizon and bring it in touch with new experiences and knowledge. That way they can develop new interests.

[@echase416]

It’s still incredibly hard for Women and Girls and non-hyperactive ADHDers to be diagnosed and receive treatment. Adults also. (Someone in my family is an ADHD MD.)

[@noneofyourbusiness0818]

If there is no hyperactive diagnosis included it's ADD not ADHD.

[@tiffanymuniz3824]

@@noneofyourbusiness0818 although that is technically true, the medical community still lumps them in with ADHD.

[@noneofyourbusiness0818]

@@tiffanymuniz3824 only if they are a poorly trained physician or psychiatrist. They present very differently and require vastly different therapies.

[@user-zp1uf8jy2i]

Actually the DSM V changed ADD to be considered ADHD under the definition and type , inattentive, combined, and hyperactive, using mild, moderate, to severe codes. It still means the same thing.

[@queenace2070]

Yess my daughter is so sweet she struggles with hdhd, she has a saying for schools she says " they only like the smart and good kids not kids like me." It broke me but I countered with if they world had all of the same people in it, what a boring world it would be. 😥🙏praying for the best

[@gabkikop6949]

I was 25 when I got diagnosed with ADD. It was hard, being a little girl and not understanding what was wrong with me. I also have dyslexia. That was diagnosed at the age of 8.

[@AVIXO_SL]

I was diagnosed with Dyslexia and ADD. My Dad kept me off meds to protect my brain I went on to graduate with honors and earn several degrees. The issue is not use it is the fact that not everyone knows how to teach us so we must teach ourselves. I also graduated top of my university class you can do anything you put your mind too and be great 🏆🏆🏆

[@4theloveofmuse]

I was never diagnosed until college. Didn’t go sooo well. My mom didn’t understand what was going on with me. I feel your pain.

[@jaybee1248]

The majority of children and adults diagnosed with adhd also have a learning disability as well, you are not alone. Too often, learning disabilities are overlooked and teachers and parents alike attribute all difficulties to the adhd and don’t look for anything else.

[@newlyrics1244]

@@AVIXO_SL pls give me some study tips you will save my whole life I am begging you

[@AVIXO_SL]

@@newlyrics1244 for me I found out early that I could not be taught traditionally and had to teach my self I had to tune out the teacher who was boring me to death and open the book and see for myself and whatever I laid my eyes on my self I could recall mentally but not if a teacher had told me and this was for some classes not all. Things that naturally caught my attention I needed no help I also had to cheat a bit but not like you think so I used the 1st test to determine where in a chapter our questions would come from and only focased on test stuff rather than learning the whole chapter. I also had to watch youtube videos on certain subjects that appealed to me when teachers didn't on a subject when writing reports I learned a 5 simple sentence trick to use for each paragraph and always opened with a question resulting in an a paper everytime then used that template for diff subjects there are so many quick ways to passing and learning math tricks like criss cross applesauce that can be used to find fractions and percentages looking at math like puzzle games to be solved game rules PEMDAS please excuse my dear aunt sally. Using nuemonic devices In med school SAMPLE P VITO was one I used for patient evals because I would forget anything can be made simple even stem cell research when we learn how to teach ourselves. I truly believe we have simply evolved to multitask at a higher speed level and get bored very easily when not fully engaged in operation 💯

[@smang7866]

Lisa is a fortunate one to have accidentally found a passion.☺️🙏🏽

[@jewel7322]

Gosh, I love you Lisa Ling! You have such a special gift of being able to relate and ask difficult questions without it being rude. I know these are old episodes but I just found them and I’m thoroughly impressed about everything you do and say!

[@lrowe5846]

The Hunter school seems awsome with nice ,loving and caring teachers.

[@questionresearch8721]

I'm not ADHD, but I would have not mind going to a school like that.

[@mollyle8832]

Yeah I was shocked that there are schools like that.

[@raea3588]

Yes! Every child deserves a school like that.

[@agravery223]

@@mollyle8832 there have always been schools that support certain disorders but the common denominator is money... everyone knows smaller class size works and kids are not one size fits all but it always comes down to money and dedication of parents and the will of our society unfortunately 😕

[@jenntj7488]

TV in bedroom plus video game causing huge problems distraction in most families these days

[@racedragon]

They don't cause adhd though😂 it's a hormonal issue in the brain.

[@MichelleMotivation]

Yes. Plus the sugary foods, artificial dyes in the processed foods etc

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

I'm watching and posting in May 2024. The young boy who went away to the school - I believe he is on the autism spectrum. Heartbreaking for the kids and their families. I'd love to know where they are now

[@brookem2460]

It’s not an easy choice to put your child on medication. We tried everything we could find before making that choice. For my son it was the best decision. We have open dialogue about his pill and are always making sure he feels comfortable on it. So far he prefers to have his medication over not having it.

[@vwilliams8196]

You do the best you can for your child. You don't owe anyone an explanation. If it works for your child, then that is it.

[@therealchristinanelson]

You’re fine for putting your child on meds. People need to stop. These children are not neurotypical, but they except them to behave as such. I was diagnosed last year at age 48, what I would have given for my mother/father to have known what could have helped me when I was a child. Still, I consider myself a success finding the right career to harness my power of hyper focusing.

[@juliannaokike4063]

This happened to one of my siblings.

[@juliannaokike4063]

Mom had to decide what medication to put him on when her was younger.

[@autobotdiva9268]

been there done that. its rough. also in math in elementary grades try and use large block graph paper to keep the numbers lined up for addition, subtraction, division etc. cheap and helps with focus

[@scheenekendrick9009]

Im a grown woman with ADD and take medication daily. I need it!!!!

[@goldengoddess834]

The official medical term for the disorder is ADHD. ADD is an outdated term. I need my medication, too,

[@korissasilver7638]

I just want to hug these kids and let them know how amazing they are , so what if they don’t fit into society’s box of so called “normal “ .

[@aliyafichtner8843]

Could it come from the mother? Did she say, “wash your teeth and brush your face”? Hahaha I thought that was funny! Anyone noticed how maturely all these kids speak? Great reasoning capacity! They know why everything happens!

[@corierowe641]

Anyone else recognize the head administrator at the school? She is the mom of a child featured in an Oprah episode years ago - I remember her story and her face. She's fought this fight personally! How amazing to see she is helping other parents get through this same thing!

[@seagullsg784]

Try living with it for 40 odd years and tell me it don’t exist. It ruins every second of my life and it just gets harder as you get older

[@larhondah.2793]

Praying for you and your journey 🙏 ❤

[@chickeninasal4381]

Be sure to get your vaccines. Annual flu vax and covid vax. Lmao

[@eunminwoo]

I totally get you. My mom hid that from me for 26 years and from my older brother just so that we don't "use it as an excuse" to slack but all this time I thought I was dumb

[@georgies5357]

How does it get harder Seagull? Has it changed as you've gotten older?

[@TheFadedFate]

@@georgies5357 It gets harder because the older you get the more and more responsibilities you have to tend to, which is hard for a variety of reasons, and then the consequences of not being able to keep up with those responsibilities catch up and compound over time

[@325N]

Can we have more Hunter Schools all over the United States!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patriciacurtis349]

and for FREE

[@flymummawaterbabes9583]

The World!!!

[@mylife-23]

Agreed !

[@1butterontoast]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@CharlieArcher0525]

How do we make this happen?!?!?!

[@evilbunnyofhorror]

I would love an update on these kids. I have one child with pretty severe ADHD and it's been a long road. He's in 7th grade now but I knew he had it since he was a toddler, much like some of these kids.

[@warmlantern0000]

@@Gigi-mf5td I raised my 2 kids alone they Graduated have good jobs ECT But now I'm engaged and helping raise my bf's teen daughter , who is struggling in school and making friends. We live in a small town they don't have special classes here for students like herself. She is depressed bc she feels she can't keep up with the normal kids bc she's different. And she goes to tutoring twice a wk. But can't seem to make a 'C'. She needs to be in a class with kids like herself as to make better grades and have classmate friends. I think it would boost her self-esteem. Which would make her happy . We are currently seeking counseling for her. You can't worry about labeling that's just nuts. They do have a problem you can't hide it. It's better to be labeled so when they get jobs it's harder to get fired . bosses will need to know . My bf worked with a young man such as this and the bosses kept giving him chances. So they do not need to hide their handicap.

[@autobotdiva9268]

been there done that. its rough. also in math in elementary grades try and use large block graph paper to keep the numbers lined up for addition, subtraction, division etc. cheap and helps with focus, keeps numbers lined up

[@goldengoddess834]

@@warmlantern0000 As someone who struggles with a plethora of disorders and learning disabilities I kindly suggest not using the words, "special", such as "special needs' or "handicap" when describing people like us. Yes, we need accommodations to help us thrive in classes and sometimes in our work environment in order for us to have an equal chance of success. We aren't "special" or have "special needs" or have a "handicap" but rather disorders and/or disabilities that require us to get extra support. Think of it like this: every child has a different needs to help them succeed in life. What we need is a stronger support system than some kids, which is okay! We are not all born on the same playing field, but with accommodations, medication, therapy, etc. I have my basic needs met. Words have an affect on us, and how we view ourselves. Society has taught us that these words and more such as "differently abled" are acceptable and kind but can actually do more harm than good. Most of us, in the community have agreed on words that are better to use when describing us.

[@northshorelight35]

Back then children played outside. We biked, fished, walked around town, etc. when we got home we were too tired to act out.

[@lucindagray8882]

I have a son that have ADHD & I had to put him on medication. We have tried with a high dose , down to a low dose. We have tried counseling, setting a schedule, to finding activities that he enjoy. Now as he is getting older, I put more responsibilities and standards for him that only he can handle. My advice, don’t give up on them!!! He’s my only child and it wasn’t so much a behavioral issue but more of a lack of focus in the classroom setting. I also eventually pulled him out of the public school and put him in a small private Catholic school & I love it 🥰!!! It’s like a small village and when I tell you that they do more for him than in the public school setting ( it’s just my opinion ). There is help ppl, it’s just all about how far you are willing to go to help ur child(ren) , our child(ren) . Thank you 🙏🏾 ☺️.

[@tammykoble236]

Please continue on your learning path and consider having your child checked for heavy metals. Do your research first because MOST doctors are not aware of this field of study! Remember, you can see hundreds of video's online of severly autistc/ADHD kids being recovered using chelation. The results are incrediblle. Do your homework and listen to the scientists in this field that are getting results YOU CAN SEE. No child can fake having Autism!

[@autobotdiva9268]

been there done that. its rough. also in math in elementary grades try and use large block graph paper to keep the numbers lined up for addition, subtraction, division etc. cheap and helps with focus. most teachers, good teachers will allow him to submit that in homework

[@adorable3817]

Have you tried a whole food plant based diet? No animal products and no sugar. It helps focus and is calming. Peace and love ✌💙🌍🌱

[@joshuaearp9494]

As someone who was diagnosed with it, I applaud you for bringing this to light. My Mom chose not to put me on Meds, but rather opted to give me a cup of Coffee each morning before school and then took Child Development classes to help her and my Dad find ways to help me. I'm 33 now and Well adjusted.

[@goldengoddess834]

What does that mean, "well adjusted"? Also, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Something I have learned through research is caffeine is actually not good for people with ADHD (for anyone actually), or for children in general.

[@amg8497]

My now 37 year old son was identical to Noah ... he even sat in his knees like him when he’s talking to Lisa ... He was such a nice kid but just never ending disciplining and yes lots of yelling on my part as well ... Today he is one of the nicest people I know !... and is completely functional today living a very normal life .. engaged and living life 👍

[@brini206]

My 2 cents! My son was misdiagnosed with ADD around 15 years ago. I put him on medication and nothing worked after years of trying everything I finally gave up. A doctor finally said I don’t think he actually has it. Now at 23 he admits he just didn’t want to do what he didn’t want to do. He’s doing pretty good now.

[@mirandabutler9766]

ADHD is the human spirit rejecting this conformist society we live in.

[@4theloveofmuse]

Thank You!!!!!!

[@mirandabutler9766]

@@4theloveofmuse 😉

[@urmamasmamasmama]

Hmmm maybe

[@numerologicatarot3333]

Thank you! And then there is the over diagnosis of it.

[@christineknippelberg3975]

yes!

[@sandrarice2069]

What a sweet little boy. I hope that he gets the help he needs. I pray for his future success. His mother has her hands full with a baby and trying to help little Noah.

[@angelabunish2799]

It’s only 5 minutes in and I’m feeling so bad for Noah, poor kid must feel like such a failure and always is disappointing his mom. Sad. 😔 sometimes don’t focus on his behavior, just love him ❤

[@marce999love]

God bless you Oprah Winfrey Network for these full uploads!! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@entrepreneurpodcasttv1239]

Amen to that!

[@adorable3817]

Yes 😁🙏💙🌱🌍 so Kind of them to share 🥰

[@D0NCH33T0]

Especially for actually important and informative ones like these and not any of the drama ones that are just for entertainment.

[@arosestillblooming88]

When I was younger I had soooooo much energy and couldn’t focus. Now I’m 32 and I have no energy and still can’t focus 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@kittyrodriguez7179]

Ugggghh, I love Lisa Lang!!! She always part of such amazing, educational stories❤️ thank you OWN!!

[@falishatucker3486]

My son has ADHD and i also think I have ADD. I had trouble with my son in school for years but I never gave up on him. He’s now in his last year of high school and is doing well with no medicine. He also has a part time job for 7 mos I’m really proud of him. I believe it has a lot do with the environment they’re in when it comes to school, and the support group. My son has bern off of medication for years. But kids with ADHD grow out of.. my son was also diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. Now this he hasn’t gown out of.

[@dannahinojosa1934]

Thank you for sharing your comment. I know the tears you shed. My son has ADHD/ODD as well. It's heartbreaking to see an amazing child with so much potential struggle with this disorder.

[@goldengoddess834]

The official medical term for the disorder is ADHD. ADD is an outdated term.

[@glampinggrandmas1849]

I don’t feel I’ve outgrown it. I’ve just learned to cope with it.

[@wereskikate5259]

Noah is so self aware.i can feel his frustration.poor thing

[@paraboo8994]

Medication, if it is necessary and works, is such a lifesaver for these kids. They realise they're not stupid, their hard work starts to pay off, they like themselves more, become more accepted. It's really amazing to see.

[@Ago2904]

When Wilson said he’d be 6 feet under if it weren’t for the school, I lost it. How sad that a child as young as him has had to through such pain. What a testimony this is to Wilson, his mother and the school❤

[@stormy32316]

I’m a woman who was just diagnosed in my 30s. My inattentive type was ignored like so many other girls. I’m working with an ADHD coach, exercising daily, and taking medication and the quality of my life has drastically improved.

[@SevenTailedWolf72]

I feel like this sometimes....and Noah is such a sweet kid and Wilson’s story made me smile.

[@suziepugg3645]

As someone with severe adhd, it bugs me when people think excercises and a salad will fix it. Dear goodness, it CAN, MAYBE, SOMETHIMES help but you really need medication and special support. And, yes, discipline doesn't do Jack except making your kid afraid of you or dislike you if they have adhd. You gotta learn their behaviors. Sometimes they are being naughty but 9/10 they couldnt help it.

[@hmswrites1133]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you!

[@Luvsinging100]

Noah is so precious , I wish him the best 🥺❤️

[@desimichelle]

Noah did a good job explaining how having adhd made home feel and comprehend

[@dfssweetangel8029]

I would give anything to have had a place like this for my daughter when she was younger!!!

[@eltwilli]

As a special education teacher I have had many debates with people about the use of ADHD medication. I understand the reluctance to medicate a child. Especially when ADHD can seem like a purposeful misbehavior issue in so many children. But when you see how much difference it can make for an individual child it becomes less black and white. The ability to control one's impulses and simply focus on a task is something most people take for granted but it can seem almost impossible for a child with full blown ADHD. Medication in the correct form and dosage can be the light at the end of the tunnel for some who are struggling.

[@brookem2460]

It was for my son. We tried everything we could before deciding to try medication. We changed his diet, routines, everything I could find online. Now he prefers to be on his medication so he can focus and do the things he wants and needs to do.

[@tammykoble236]

How long have you been a teacher? Are you seeing rates going up over time?

[@geewiizi]

I do have it. At 53 I went back to school to get my Master's degree. My son has it and he is in the Army ( never diagnosed). It serves the purpose of allowing us to accomplish much.

[@goldengoddess834]

How do you know if he was never evaluated and diagnosed?

[@skwinglesushi]

I struggle with A.D.D to this day. I used to tap my pencil thousands of times to concentrate in FIRST GRADE. I would get notes sent home all the time because I couldn't sit still in class or made "too much noise". It was humiliating to me for the guidance counselor to come to my class at the end of class to help me organize my papers to take home or help clean my desk when it overflowed with my belongings. I was an amazing reader and conversationalist but since I couldn't sit in a classroom for hours I felt different and stupid. I graduated highschool with a 4.0 GPA and I'm in college now. I'm struggling with online learning now but I know I've come a long way and I try not to blame myself for being imperfect. I really hope we find a more active way to teach children and I think things will improve.

[@easylover2]

I'm Ronnie and I've had ADD since the 3rd grade. While it affected my focus, it also affected my social a bit. I still graduated high school and I wanna get back into college. Did u every take or stay on medication? Any advise on how I should go about it?

[@carriekitchen5796]

Public school is barely good for most kids I wish more schools were like that specialized school. Holistic schooling makes more sense for everyone not just kids with exceptionalities.

[@loveme4me]

Spending time in NATURE is the best remedy... Trust me!! 👌

[@AdelTheForsaken]

The problem is kids don't get to play outside anymore. I remember the last time I played tag was when I was in the fifth grade. Got the middle school we didn't even go outside anymore. High School are you not with physical education.

[@avad1631]

Kids still play outside bruh

[@SuperVroni80]

Yes, you're right. It's school, going home, having some kind of fast food and playing video games. No wonder a lot of kids have adhd.

[@hmswrites1133]

@@SuperVroni80 Adhd is genetic and caused by lack of dopamine and executive dysfunction, not related to diet, exercise, or parenting.

[@smang7866]

The hunter school should NOT be a secret for parents who struggle with children born with heightened sensitivities😐 And parents aren’t failures NOR should be shamed for not understanding how deal. But, I feel blessed to have seen Wilson’s case🥰 YAY Noah! Yay mom, dad & step dad! God is good! I keep adding as I watch, hence, the edits.

[@Only-interested-in-the-truth]

As a parent of a child with ADHD with ODD this 100% hits home. To anyone who thinks this is not real... walk in my shoes dealing with a school system and health care system that loves to diagnose but does not have a real answer or way to help these kids.

[@wherestherum7324]

Absolutely! My 7 year old son is surviving this as well and the school system has put us through absolute hell.

[@Only-interested-in-the-truth]

@@wherestherum7324 My daughter is 15 now. Hang in there. Everyone will want to parent shame you, but they have no clue. Kids with this diagnosis can not control themselves especially when they are your son's age. Keep being patient and really reinforce this is a clinical diagnosis and your child's rights and needs based on their diagnosis. When my daughter was that age she was getting kicked out of private school and we were just starting to understand this was not bad behavior. Best wishes ❤

[@theladyson6375]

It is important to do what is best for your child. The options are growing. With choices of sports, yoga, medication, special education, etc., parents can determine what is most effective for their household. This is a great video!

[@adorable3817]

What about diet? No animal products, no sugar. Only fruits and veggies, nuts seeds, herbs and spices 😁✌

[@racedragon]

@@adorable3817 yeaaahhhh... that doesn't work. Adhd is an hormonal problem where certain hormones in the brain get reabsorbed too quickly. Food and herbs will do nothing to change this, i can confirm this because my parents have tried keeping my adhd under control by changing diets and exercise. I now use methylphenidate and my life has changed completely in a good way. I was suicidal, depressed, stressed and diagnosed with boulimia non purging. Since methylphenidate I'm happy, no longer suicidal, I'm able to focus and progress in life, no longer have fights with people and finally started losing weight.

[@adorable3817]

@@racedragon do you eat meat and dairy?

[@jasminejohnson2678]

These kids are extremely smart. God bless their hearts. All of them are wonderful to the core.

[@jenniferdale7288]

I recently found out that my 5-year-old has ADHD. The information has been very valuable.

[@soniachambers6460]

Hey mum, bed time is 8:30 not 11! Severe sleep deprivation is not going help your son. Bin the homework.

[@michellegrant6476]

Routine is very important with ADHD.

[@hmswrites1133]

I think the point is that *because* he can’t focus it takes that long to do the homework.

[@goldengoddess834]

@@michellegrant6476 For some, not all. Everyone that has ADHD is different. For me, a routine can be very helpful, but I cannot speak for everyone that has ADHD.

[@paulaousley2012]

Lisa is so good at what she does, comes across as very smart, compassionate and truly enjoying what are does. She's beautiful, sweet and ageless.

[@withmonicatv]

This is my life every single day with my daughter. It’s very different with a daughter, it’s almost expected with boys, with girls adhd normally shows up differently, but my daughter has been rejected and experienced prejudice in ways that can break a mothers heart and break a child’s spirit. I have fought four my daughter and will always fight for her but it takes part of a mother in ways I hope no parent has to experience. Medication has lifted a cloud that was over my daughter and she has become such an amazing child with many friends.

[@claudiarusso9381]

My daughter was diagnosed with ADD at the age of twenty. I had always suspected that she had something, but her father attributed all of her problems to my parenting...anyway, Ritalin has been miraculous for her. She’s been taking it for five months now, and her life has completely changed.

[@MsChristinaLS]

I hope all these kiddos are thriving today!

[@3daysgracegirl4ever]

as someone with inattentive type ADHD, you can essentially think of ADHD as a condition where you are constantly bored of everything all the time. But things that we find very interesting (like video games or other hobbies) can grip our attention hard because we've grown up trying to cope with constant distractions. So when you have something like a video game that's designed to keep your attention, people with ADHD can find them very addicting. Trying to discipline your kids into doing the homework that they hate won't make them any more able to concentrate and focus because they are experiencing extreme boredom. Trying to make activities that they hate more interesting and rewarding is often the trick to getting them to do it.

[@oleeshanorris5343]

Channel one was how I found Lisa and so happy to see her still.

[@crazywomanpress]

Has anyone noticed the rise in our kids having disorders has risen with the increase in 'fake' food and sugar

[@genxx2724]

As well as the increase in harmful excessive stimulation via computers, video games, smart phones, social media; and the decline of stable, two-parent households where books are read, board games played, and craft or woodworking projects done.

[@MissAshten]

My son has ADHD and Dyslexia and its been such a huge challenge for him and myself navigating school. Hes now on an awesome plan with his teachers and doctors to help him. Hes incredibly bright and caring and I couldn't imagine my life without him

[@grizbear9519]

I was 48 yrs old before a psych diagnosed me as ADHD. Wish I would have known when I was younger. It has negatively impacted many aspects of my life including my marriages!

[@kjordan1627]

Wilson's Mom is amazing! She made all of this happen for him- well done Mama!

[@Kelly-jn4cp]

Knowing the kid has a medical issue take the controller when it's time to clean his room. Tell him he gets it back when he's finished. Make that controller a reward, rather than waiting for him to fail. He seems like a sweet kid. He wants to be good, he wants to succeed. He has a disability, the school should be helping him.

[@damianwildfong7278]

i think the inattentive variety of add is far more common i spent hours in school staring into space and dreaming entire worlds in my head i didn't find out till adulthood that that was not just being lazy its a form of ADD

[@laurentupper]

I was just diagnosed with ADHD at 30 years old. It shows up differently in girls/women.

[@leonardascorpius5304]

Kudos to all these parents for exhausting everything. It takes a village and mindfulness practice to be on top of raising any child, let alone one with severe ADHD/ADD issues.

[@caitlovesasmr]

what about autism? Are we ready to accept the unique brains that possess it? I believe the community of neurodiverse individuals are here as a positive expansion for humanity

[@Fluffy-Fluffy]

I'd rather not have it. The constant anxiety whem interacting with peoole, the rejection when I was... Oh wait, all my life really. The overstimulation leading to psychotic symptoms. Not able to deal with sounds (Mysophonia) I can't control, always wearing earplugs. Getting overly stressed out to the point of hospitalisation when a change hits in certain life areas. If anyone still wants it because they think it's interesting amd makes you think creatively, go ahead.

[@CherryFrog321]

A lot of people also don't realize that autism and ADD/ADHD are often comorbidities.

[@lrowe5846]

Its 2020 almost 2021 we need an update.

[@tammykoble236]

HEAVY METAL POISONING!

[@laureljade3476]

Diagnosed with this as a kid (the mostly inattentive kind) in the late 90s. Most people with ADHD aren't hyperactive.

[@karenanson]

I wish they would go back to the old label of ADD because the H part just doesn’t apply to many, especially girls like my daughter and me. We are both pretty severe but the H part is completely internalized and not observable except over long periods of time. Because the H is the easiest to SEE, it’s become synonymous with the disorder overall… which completely shifts the focus from the big underlying issue.

[@sagefi1]

We all have brains that work differently. ADD or ADHD, whatever it actually is, seems like it just means these people are BORED with what they are being forced to do. Humans haven't been forced to learn to sit a desks all day and do monotonous unimportant tasks all day for very long. We're not designed for it.

[@inezpinzon6984]

All children deserve the same education, love and personalized attention Schools with more teachers and small groups of students. I hope this can be possible! we would end the garbage on the streets

[@tammykoble236]

With the increasing tsunami of brain injuries we will need one teacher per child soon. We must start to pay attention to what is happening with heavy metal exposure and how it is affecting their brains.

[@RissOfRivia]

It’s was crazy the difference once I was medicated. I went from being a failing student, and than in the 8th grade were I had the best treatment plan and dosage, my parents got letters from my four teachers being nominated “Best student of the quarter” and they wrote about how well I did, how involved and intelligent I was. My dad was so proud of me because I never ever got recognized like my brother. Medication works for most, and for me, it dramatically changed my life

[@rosettawilliams9133]

Every body get anxious before test doesn't mean you have ADHD I think its good that his parents are putting him on meds I know a lot of kids and they do well but as long as they don't abuse there meds

[@seagullsg784]

They test you over years for adhd ; not just if you have normal anxiety levels around a school test etc. It’s the doctors who decide ultimately about medication and I don’t know anyone with adhd who can actually cope with their medication let alone would willingly take more. It’s hell on earth so thank god if you never have to hold that tablet in your hand

[@avad1631]

But the anxiety is excessive in people with ADHD. It’s not the same that you have.

[@hmswrites1133]

Where the anxiety stems from for me with adhd is knowing I’m smart but never being able to break past the executive dysfunction wall to study enough or never being able to focus to study enough, so when test time came I would panic because there wasn’t enough information in my brain to answer.

[@greenbyrd3665]

It was great to see Will being a functional child when placed in the right setting, with the right supports. Glad he was able to get off the Ritalin/Seraquel roller coaster and finally find success. Glad his mother paid attention to her suicidal second grader, followed her gut and discontinued the meds and continued to look for alternatives. I'm sure she got pushback from the doctors, but the results speak for themselves.

[@lindaendaschie]

This made me cry. Made me think of my own son and his struggles

[@t.w.8174]

In my circle, all four boys that I know with adhd have one thing in common= no father in the home.

[@MissSarcasticBunny]

I remember Laurie Ferris, the executive director at the Hunter school, from an episode on Oprah! Her son had violent outbursts and I remember being amazed by her wonderful approach to helping her son despite all that she and her husband had been through with him. She was so wise and understanding of her son's condition. It's lovely to see her helping others with her knowledge and experience! I would really like to see exactly what they do at the school because their techniques might be helpful to use in other schools across the world.

[@angelah6472]

These parents are amazing and I wish the families all the best!

[@vwilliams8196]

The day school is successful because it is a small group in a semi self contained environment. I believe one of the reasons certain children act out is due to mainstreaming.

[@dearjourneyxokamiahmonique]

All of these kids exhibited such a great level of intelligence and resilience. I respect all of these parents for advocating the right decision for their children. I remember there was so much stigma about this when I was younger, but the reality is that it’s not uncommon and it’s nothing to be ashamed about. The human body and it’s development is so fascinating, and we’re all challenged to map out our way in this life. And in many situations it’s takes someone paying attention to what’s going on, advocating and strategizing a plan of action to enable success.

[@tammykoble236]

I agree it is nothing to be ashamed of but we need to figure out WHY these illnesses are exploding. If they keep going up at 5-10% every year in 15-20 years ONE OUT OF TWO CHILDREN WILL HAVE A BRAIN INJURY!

[@daylestevens50]

I always enjoy how Lisa presents multiple sides of the story. I do feel after watching this that it seems like it describes many behaviors of most humans. ?

[@dawnlee1155]

This video hits home big time my now 18-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age school let me tell you was very rough a couple grades teachers just didn’t understand until we got him on a 504 plan where it gave him chances to get up to walk around the classroom to take breaks where he could bring papers to the office little things like that that helped so much I kept him in every sport you could think of and not just because he is my son but he was one of the best players in every sport!

[@alexpeace4167]

I know allot of people who did not tend to their kids needs as a child, for many reasons. Sadly the children are troubleled adults now and the mothers are older and can't cope.

[@junopierre2988]

That’s what a lot of this is. People raised with crappy parents. Not all cases obviously but being a new parent myself. I look at my parents and they were very troubled people who raises my brother and I terribly

[@cecilliachi]

So true. Check out Dr Gabor Mate'. His work in child development and trauma is amazing. He talks a lot about what you pointed out.

[@ReddyReader]

What a LIKABLE young man! I empathize with his mother,hoping to get him help soon.

[@musicgirl999]

ADHD is definitely real. But at the same time, I feel like kids are sometimes overdiagnosed especially boys.

[@traciharris8576]

I so love this concept . All public schools should follow this concept. Being mindful that every child is an individual and needs an individualized approach to their education in the appropriate settings. " Woo Hoo" to the staff at the Hunter School and parents for not giving up on their children.🙌💪👍💯 Shout out to the students. I'm so proud of you.❤ Stay focused and encouraged.

[@eunicewashington9705]

That cute little boy is very smart, his just need a little help and treatment

[@nlibby5549]

They tried to give it to my brother...he just wasn't interested in school. He is the most calm guy I know and can actually focus but we were in a poor district. He was a zombie with the pills and eventually stopped taking them. He's been fine since.

[@siouxmaelstrom4042]

Sounds like a lie