how do you deal with the grossly ignorant and/or invalidating commentary? Do you take the opportunity to educate? Do you ignore them?Ultimately I'd like to know how to let it bother me less.My girl is 7 and recently diagnosed with a learning disability and ADHD.Honestly, watching her struggle (with school/socially) has been really hard for me so I cannot even begin to imagine what it's like for her. She has no friends (her teacher has told me her peers become annoyed with her and ultimately tell her to go away) because of certain behaviors and habits she has. She frustrates easily and needs constant repetition/reminders and constant reassurance. Her self esteem has also suffered due to a combination of things which is heartbreaking to witness. Along with the fidgeting... it can get draining, I'll admit. I'll also selfishly admit it's been hard to accept.I had someone tell me, when I opened up to them about my daughter's diagnoses, that "so do 70% of kids nowadays". It burned my ass. Even if that was true it doesn't make her journey any less easier.Also, if any parents have any good resources for me I would really appreciate it.Thanks for reading. via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2qHn8WE
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