Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Child Psychologist in Rancho Cucamonga, California

Life feels chaotic right now and to make matters worse your child is constantly needing reminders. You are relentlessly reminding your child to, “wash your face [and] brush your teeth.” You constantly hear yourself asking them, “Did you wash your hands?” You feel like a broken record. It never fails that even though your child has the same routine you, you continue to have to remind them. You’re tired of it. You constantly wonder to yourself, why is it so difficult for my child to stay on task and complete even the simplest of routines? Sometimes you even feel annoyed by your child. You just wish they could remember to do things on their own.

You’ve always known your child is more active than other children and has always needed extra reminders to be attentive and to complete tasks, but lately it seems like it's out of control. To make matters worse you’re not only telling them to complete daily chores and routines, but now you’re having to remind them about their online school work. You cannot take another day of this. You just want to scream or lock yourself in your bathroom for just a minute to have some peace and quiet to breathe.

Hi I am Vanessa Fontes, a psychologist who specializes in working with parents like you who have kids with ADHD. You are not alone and there is hope. I can help support you and your child navigate daily tasks and challenges. Sometimes this means working with parents only or working directly with your child. Either way I use the strengths your family already has and I adjust and provide techniques that build upon those strengths. Life is chaotic, but your everyday routines do not have to be. Together we can make a plan so that you not only know what to do, but also how to respond to your child so they understand your expectations. We will work to create structure and routines that allow your child to navigate new responsibilities without always needing to be in their ear.