Every single morning, I thank God for giving me ADHD.
Yes—you read that right. I’ve taken every test, checked every box, and lived every wild, fast-paced moment that comes with it. But here’s the thing: I don’t struggle with it. I thrive because of it.
If you’re a parent reading this with a child who’s constantly in motion, bouncing between thoughts, activities, and emotions—you might be wondering, “How is that even possible?”
Let’s unpack it together.
The ADHD Struggle: It’s Not Always What It Seems
Growing up on a rural Iowa farm, ADHD wasn’t a diagnosis. It was just “he’s a handful” or “why can’t he sit still?” Like many kids, I could ace a test in half the time but never seem to get my homework turned in.
Fast forward to today, and it’s not just kids who are still misunderstood—it’s the whole way we view and treat ADHD.
At Foundations Chiropractic, we see children every day who’ve either gone undiagnosed or have been labeled and medicated without ever getting to the root cause of their challenges. And that’s where we do things differently.
The 3 Most Important Steps to Understanding ADHD
Whether you’ve just started wondering if your child might have ADHD, or you’ve already walked through years of diagnoses, therapies, and medications—there is a better path. One that sees ADHD for what it really is: a unique way the brain and body process the world.
Here’s our proven 3-step process to help parents move from chaos to clarity:
- Get the Right Kind of ADHD Test
Most standard tests focus on symptoms—attention, focus, impulsivity. But that only tells half the story. Our approach uses cutting-edge INSiGHT Scans to look deeper, measuring neurological stress and imbalance in the nervous system. - Find Out What’s Causing the Struggles
ADHD isn’t just in the brain. It’s rooted in how the nervous system processes, integrates, and responds to the world. When that system is overwhelmed or disorganized, everything from behavior to focus to sleep is affected. - Create a Personalized, Drug-Free Care Plan
Once we see the full picture of your child’s nervous system, we can build a plan to calm, regulate, and optimize their brain-body connection—helping them unlock the gifts inside their unique wiring.
The Different Faces of ADHD
Not all ADHD looks the same. In our office, we often see three distinct presentations:
- The Raging Bull 🐂
This child is constantly on the move—impulsive, energetic, emotional. Their brain is going 100 mph all day long. This is often the “hyperactive/impulsive” type, most common in children under 5. - The Drunken Bull 😵💫
This type tends to be quiet, spacey, forgetful, and disorganized. These kids may get labeled as “lazy” or “unmotivated,” when in reality, their nervous system is simply disoriented and dysregulated. - The Combined Type 🔁
A mix of both—racing thoughts, constant fidgeting, but also struggling to finish tasks and stay organized. This is the most common type we see in school-aged kids and teens.
Why Most ADHD Tests Fall Short
While many ADHD tests rely on checklists and observations, INSiGHT Scans go beneath the surface.
These scans measure exactly how much stress and interference is present in your child’s autonomic nervous system. We’re talking about the core control center of your child’s development—everything from focus and attention to digestion, immune function, and sleep.
✨ One of the key markers we track is called the Total Energy Index. In a highly stressed, “Raging Bull” case, we might see values double or triple the ideal.
✨ In more inattentive types, we often see disorganization—a brain that’s stuck in survival mode and can’t integrate sensory information efficiently.
The scans don’t just tell us what’s going wrong. They help us design a clear, drug-free path forward—based on your child’s specific needs.
ADHD Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
The truth is, I love having ADHD. Once I learned how to support and regulate my nervous system, it became my greatest asset.
⚡ I have more energy.
⚡ I get more done by 7 AM than most people do all week.
⚡ I’m constantly creating, dreaming, and building.
And we’ve helped hundreds of kids do the same.
Your Next Step: A Personalized ADHD Evaluation
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start getting answers, schedule a time for INSiGHT Scans in our office and begin building a personalized, drug-free care plan that brings calm, clarity, and confidence to your child’s life.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
You are not failing as a parent.
Your child is not broken.
You just haven’t had the full picture—until now.
Let’s work together to turn ADHD from a daily struggle into your child’s superpower. 💪✨
