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I am currently navigating a preteen who just started middle school and is learning to juggle his new responsibilities. As well as adapting to a recent diagnosis of ADHD. In May of 2017, he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, yet we did see more traits of ADHD. I made the decision to get applied behavioral analysis therapy for him, and it worked out very well. Although that only lasted a little over a year. The years went by; his growth was continuous, marked by achievements and milestones. A social butterfly everywhere he went. Verbalized his needs and questioned the world around him. Eventually, I noticed a few setbacks he struggled with: organization, drifting into daydreaming during homework, a lack of motivation, and extreme impulsivity, which left him unaware of his surroundings. The signs couldn’t be any clearer. Was he misdiagnosed? Does he have ADHD & ASD? Everything I had learned about Autism Spectrum Disorder was now being replaced by learning all I could about ADHD. The irony of finding myself in a position of renewing my mind with new information.
Well, we are approaching the second year of his diagnosis with ADHD, and every day we are learning something new regarding ADHD. Taking an in-depth dive into Neurology, neurons, and cerebrum. The functions of the lobes in the brain. Specifically, the frontal lobe is the one most affected by ADHD. I stated ‘we’ because, in our experience, I believed it benefited my son to know the why, how, who, and when. He’s a visual learner; therefore, he needs a full picture to fully comprehend what is being explained. And while doing so, I am trying to incorporate biblical principles. His understanding that God created us not only in his own image but with intention and diversity. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” NKJV
God tells us here that he created everyone with intention and diversity. The different ways of viewing Him are part of His varied design for the unified Body of Christ.
I want my son, your son, your daughter, anyone who is adapting to a new diagnosis, to feel assured that God made them in his own loving image. Throughout the adversity and uncertainty, that’s when one should persist in faith.

Blessings,

Vicky