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This year, everything changed…

We switched schools, received a diagnosis of ADHD, started on medications, and discovered Mightier. While the new school and medication have been incredibly helpful and I cannot say enough good things about his teacher, we didn’t start to see a change until we started using Mightier…Mightier has opened up conversations about emotions in our home and we now feel safe and free to express ourselves in a way that honors our own and our family values.
— Mother of 9 year old boy

What is ADHD?

[Definition of ADHD:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD] includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships and poor performance in school.

Source: Mayo Clinic

COMMON SYMPTOMS:

+ Inattention

+ Hyperactivity

+ Impulsivity

+ Low self esteem

+ Outbursts

+ Increased problems at home and school

TREATMENT OPTIONS:

+ Therapy

+ Medication (for those with coexisting disorders)

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