Help with my recently diagnosed 8yr old
Hey everyone! So my almost 8 year old with ADHD was recently diagnosed as Autistic as well. Let me admit - I struggle to parent her at times. I'm not proud of that - which is why I am here... To learn more. My kiddo is brilliant and has wonderful wonder as I call it. She asks lots of great questions, loves to learn etc but I sometimes struggle with the constant questions and interrupting for those questions - or always looking for the next best thing when we thought we were already doing the best thing/activity for her. Sometimes it seems like it's not enough. The arguing (because she is SO literal) and lack of emotion and understanding when I am touched or questioned out, the sensory thinfs... It's all a lot for me to take in .... BUT... I soooo want to be better. To understand her better, to have tools to try when we are both overwhelmed and needing things. Some nights I go to bed and feel so so guilty because I yelled or raised my voice at my precious girl when it's really just her... Her brilliant mind or her not quite grasping the concept of something etc.
So... where do I start? How do I get her help and me help? What tips or tricks or.... I don't know.
ANY (kind) help would be appreciated... Or just knowing I'm not alone. Thanks so much.