When Children Don’t Understand Their ADHD They Often Blame Themselves

You know your child is bright, sensitive, curious, and capable, but somewhere along the way, the world has started sending them a very different message.

They hear:

“Calm down.”
“Pay attention.”
“Stop overreacting.”
“Why can’t you just listen?”

Even when they’re trying their absolute best.

And without understanding why their brain works the way it does, your child may quietly begin to form painful beliefs about themselves:

“I’m the bad kid.”
“Something is wrong with me.”
“I can’t do things other kids can do.”
“My feelings are too big.”

These beliefs don’t come from ADHD — they come from feeling misunderstood.

But when a child learns how their ADHD brain actually works — that it’s fast, creative, energetic, deeply feeling, and wired for connection, something beautiful happens:

Their identity shifts from
“What’s wrong with me?” → “Oh… this is my brain. And I can work with it.”

  • They gain confidence.
  • They develop language for what they feel.
  • They stop seeing themselves as the problem — and start seeing their strengths.

That’s exactly why we created My Amazing ADHD Brain (Ages 6–12) — a neurodiversity-affirming program designed to help children understand their brain, build emotional regulation skills, and develop a healthy, empowered self-identity.

🔥 That Story Becomes Their Truth Unless We Change It

When children carry painful stories about themselves, it doesn’t just affect school or friendships — it shapes how they see themselves for years to come.

Without support, they may:

  • Develop anxiety, low self-esteem, or chronic frustration

  • Pull away socially because they feel ashamed or “different”

  • Miss out on discovering their strengths and learning brain-based strategies that actually work

This is not simply about managing behaviours.

This is about reshaping your child’s internal narrative.

Our program is a great fit, especially when you’re noticing common ADHD symptoms in children or wondering whether certain behaviours may be typical ADHD signs in children.

🌱 The Solution: Equip your child with the knowledge, tools, and compassion they need to thrive

My Amazing ADHD Brain is a 16-week, in-office therapy program created by Registered Psychologists at Eckert Centre for school-aged children (6–12) with ADHD or ADHD traits.

This isn’t behaviour bootcamp.
It’s self-discovery therapy.

Through weekly one-on-one sessions, your child will:

  • Understand how their amazing brain works — attention, emotion, memory, movement, social cues — including common ADHD symptoms in kids

  • Build coping strategies for transitions, frustration, big feelings, and executive functioning

  • Strengthen social insight to navigate friendships and group settings with more confidence

  • Develop self-compassion and shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “This is how I work — and I have tools to help myself”

  • Feel seen, understood, and celebrated for who they are — not just how they behave

Each module builds toward a healthier internal story; one where your child recognizes themselves as capable, lovable, and growing.

💡 Program Structure at a Glance

For Ages: 6 to 12
Length: 16 weekly sessions (50 minutes each)
Format: In-person, one-on-one with a Registered Psychologist or Certified Canadian Counsellor
Clinician Matching: We’ll pair your child with the best-fit clinician based on personality, training, and expertise
Cost: $200/hr, $235/hr, or $245/hr (based on clinician’s billable rate)
Insurance: Most employer extended health plans reimburse Registered Psychologist or Canadian Certified Counsellor services. We provide same-day receipts for easy submission.

Bonus:
You’ll receive regular caregiver updates, and you can choose to combine this program with our Parenting My Child’s Amazing ADHD Brain course — ideal for families seeking additional support or looking for therapy for children with ADHD traits at home and school.

🧭 Have Questions? We Hear You.

“16 weeks is a big commitment.”

It is — because real, lasting change takes time.

This program is designed to shift how your child sees themselves, not simply reduce behaviours for a few weeks.
Think of it as giving your child an early investment in emotional well-being — not just another after-school activity.

 

“It’s a big investment.”

Yes. And it’s one that protects your child from years of shame, confusion, and mislabeling.

Left unsupported, many children with ADHD grow into teens who feel anxious, discouraged, or misunderstood.
This program helps rewrite that story now — while your child is still forming their identity.

💖 Your Child Deserves to Know How Their Brain Works

Let’s help them trade shame for self-awareness—and isolation for confidence.

👉 Book your free 15-minute consult today

We’ll answer your questions, match you with the right psychologist or counsellor, and help you take the next step in supporting your child’s emotional well-being.