title: ADHD: Children Who Challenge: A Survival Manual for Parents, Educators, and other Professionals
author: Robert Atwood
description: Dr. Robert W. Atwood is retired after working thirty-five years as a clinical psychologist, university professor, and consultant to hospitals and schools. His specialty is treating children with ADHD. Atwood lives in Cheney, Washington, with his wife Laura. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and reading and writing.
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  ## My ADHD
  
  
  #
  
  
  **STRUGGLE**
  
  
  
  
  
  ## turned out  
  
  
  to be my blessing
  
  
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  **ISAAC**
  
  
  
  
  
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  Introduction
  
  
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  I dedicated this book to all the beautiful people out there especially to
  those who are struggling with ADD and ADHD. I want to remind you that you’re
  worthy, strong and smart. Also to the incredible strong parents and guardians
  who fight for their children every day so they can have a bright future that
  we deserve. I say thank you!
  
  
  ADHD: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder ADD: Attention deficit Disorder
  
  
  **Isaac.**
  
  
  
  
  
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  “Isaac, enough with playing, tomorrow you have a test. Go to your bedroom to
  study and complete the book you started. Let me know if you need any help with
  math.”
  
  
  
  
  
  **2**
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  That was my mom reminding me to go study for the test tomorrow.
  
  
  My name is Isaac; I’m 9 years old, and in 3rd grade. I’m that child who get