ADHD affects task consistency

A child with ADHD may succeed in completing a task one day and struggle with it the next. This inconsistency can be confusing for parents, but it often reflects underlying challenges rather than a lack of effort.

Expert highlights understanding over judgment

In a video posted on his Instagram account, neuropsychologist Baptiste Carreira Mellier (known under the username @le.neuropsy) reminds parents of children with ADHD of a valuable idea: a behavior that appears to be a refusal may sometimes indicate a real difficulty. The goal is not to let everything go unchecked, but to understand what is causing the blockage in order to set a more appropriate framework.

ADHD involves more than just hyperactivity

ADHD, or attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, is not simply about turbulence. In children, it can involve difficulties with attention, sometimes impulsivity and/or hyperactivity, with a concrete impact on school, social, or family life.

Example shows daily variability in tasks

The expert illustrates his point with a very telling example: a child may complete their homework alone, take a shower, and put on their shoes one day, then find themselves in great difficulty the next day for a task that appears just as simple as brushing their teeth. "There are days when they can do it and days when they can't."