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How to tell partner I think his child has ADHD

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curlyhairdiva · 26/09/2020 16:43

Hi there!

So, I just wanted some advice. My partner has an eleven year old daughter from a previous relationship. I love her very much and we get on really well. However, having worked in schools, I have noticed that she has a lot of characteristics typical of a child her age with ADHD. For example, she talks excessively (to the point where it can get extremely tiring for others around her) has difficulty concentrating and daydreams frequently, is very messy and also acts much younger than she is. ADHD from my experience manifests quite differently in girls than it does with boys. For example, with boys, behavioural problems and hyperactivity tend to be more of an issue, whereas the behaviours I have described are more commonly seen in girls with ADHD. I have suspected this for some time but I would like to let my partner know, because if this is the case then I think it is important that she receives the right support, particularly now that she has just started high school. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

OP posts:
Ohalrightthen · 26/09/2020 16:44

Is she struggling?

curlyhairdiva · 26/09/2020 16:47

@Ohalrightthen

Is she struggling?
Thanks, I have noticed that she struggles with forming and maintaing friendships and her teachers have said that has difficulty focusing in class.
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Ohalrightthen · 26/09/2020 16:54

If your husband is aware of what the teacher said, maybe you can use that as a way into the conversation...

"Ive been thinking about what Mrs X said about DD struggling to concentrate in lessons, and it got me thinking about other kids I've seen with similar issues, and some of the behaviours she has - i wonder if it might be worth getting her assessed for ADHD or something similar. I think now she's in senior school she might need a little bit of extra support to reach her potential."

SoulofanAggron · 26/09/2020 16:58

I don't think he would be offended if you raise the suggestion.

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