Helping Families See Time Before It Sneaks Up. "I told him about the project two weeks ago." "She knew the test was Friday." "How can tomorrow always come as such a surprise?" If you've ever found yourself asking these questions, you're not alone. Many parents assume their child isn't paying attention or simply isn't thinking ahead. But for many children with ADHD, the problem isn't caring about the future.

"If my child can spend two hours playing Minecraft, how can they possibly have ADHD?" It's one of the questions parents ask me most often. At first glance, it seems like a fair question. If a child can focus on a favorite activity for hours, shouldn't they be able to focus on twenty minutes of homework? Not necessarily. In fact, this pattern is one of the hallmarks of ADHD.