Parent Guidance with Specialization in ADHD and Special Needs

Situations in which parent guidance can help

Behavioral difficulties

resistance, outbursts of anger, power struggles, and difficulty accepting authority.

Emotional difficulties

anxiety, withdrawal, low self-image, heightened sensitivity, and difficulties with emotional regulation.

Setting boundaries and parental authority

establishing clear rules, consistency, and coping with resistance.

Adolescence

the need for independence, conflicts, distancing from parents, and risk-taking behaviors.

Social and academic difficulties

school avoidance, adjustment difficulties, low motivation, and coping with peer pressure.

Sibling relationships

jealousy, competitiveness, arguments, and ongoing conflicts.

Screens and lifestyle habits

increased screen use, sleep, routines, and organizational difficulties.

Family changes and crises

divorce, blended families, moving to another country, relocation, and significant life events.

Differences between parents

disagreements about child-rearing, difficulties cooperating, and parental strain.

These are examples of some of the situations in which the therapeutic process can help, alongside a wide range of other difficulties and challenges.

Specialization in parent guidance for children and adolescents with ADHD and special needs

Parenting a child with ADHD or special needs may present additional challenges in organization, emotional regulation, behavior, learning, and social inclusion.

Sometimes behavior perceived as unwillingness, laziness, or resistance is actually related to difficulties with executive functions, information processing, cognitive flexibility, or regulating responses.

In guidance, I help parents distinguish between a functional difficulty and behavior that requires boundaries, and tailor expectations and responses to the child's abilities and needs.

The work may include building a tailored routine, breaking down tasks, strengthening independence, coping with frustration, and improving cooperation with the educational setting.

The aim is to enable the child to develop in accordance with their abilities while preserving the needs of the parents and the family as a whole.

Parental authority, boundaries, and a secure relationship

Parental authority is not based on control or punishment, but on parents' ability to lead the family in a clear, consistent, and respectful way.

Boundaries are important for a child's development, but the way they are set influences the sense of security, cooperation, and the quality of the relationship.

In guidance, we examine how to respond to conflict, how to avoid escalation, and how to combine empathy for the child's needs with maintaining rules and responsibility.

How does the parent guidance process unfold?

The process begins with an introductory and assessment meeting that explores the difficulties, developmental and family background, communication patterns, and responses at home.

Shared goals are then defined, and a work plan is developed according to the child's age, characteristics, and family needs.

The meetings combine an understanding of family processes with practical tools that parents apply in everyday life. Between meetings, responses to changes are examined, and adjustments are made as needed.

Guidance can take place with both parents or with one parent, depending on the circumstances.

What distinguishes my approach?

In my work, I combine a psychodynamic understanding of the emotional world of parents and children, cognitive-behavioral tools, and systemic thinking that considers relationships and patterns within the family.

My specialization in ADHD and special needs enables me to also address neurodevelopmental and functional difficulties and examine how they affect behavior and family interaction.

I see parents as a central and significant factor in the process of change. When they are able to better understand their child's needs and their own responses, a more conscious, consistent, and beneficial way of responding becomes possible.

The aim of parent guidance is not to create children who obey every demand, but to help parents build stable authority, a secure relationship, and the ability to cope with parenting challenges with understanding, confidence, and responsibility.