“My younger son has ADHD. Will my elder son need counseling about his condition?”
My younger son has ADHD. As both my kids are growing up, I would like to know if my elder son would need counseling on my younger one's condition?
1 Answer
What is the age of your elder son? Does he understand what ADHD means? Meeting with a Counselor - to ask questions, to obtain more information of how his brother's condition may affect him - what he can expect from his younger brother. The family may also need to work with a Counselor to help with the "difficulties" that will arise w/a child in the family who has ADHD. Plans on how to handle conflict, make time for family "togetherness" and diverting the demands of parental attention by the younger son in ways that do not slight the elder son. There will be a lot to experience by EVERYONE in the family - find ways to reduce stress, tension and focus on teaching the younger son what to do, rather than reacting on what not to do. Mostly, make sure both sons know that ADHD is no one's fault and everyone can learn ways to improve the problems it causes.
