ADHD--Attentional Deficits

By age 12, a child with ADHD is estimated to receive 20,000 more negative messages than their friends without ADHD (Dr. Dodson)

This is why helping these kids reframe how they see their brains is so important. ADHD impacts executive functioning, but not in the same way for everyone—some skills are underdeveloped while others may be strengths. ADHD brains are often incredibly bright and imaginative, but constant negativity can erode self-esteem and confidence, making success even harder to achieve.

ADHD: Regulation and Executive Functioning

So many times we assume a child struggling with behaviors WON'T when really they CAN'T. Research continues to show that ADHD affects both self-regulation and executive functioning, making it important to understand all of the puzzle pieces that influence behavior.

This short video provides an overview of the challenges so adults can more effectively identify supports and strategies that help these children succeed.

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tips for ways to communicate:

State what you see instead of asking questions you know the answer to.

"I don't see your homework. How can I help?"

Catch positive behaviors

"How did you know that would work?"

Teach a growth mindset

"You can't do it...yet."

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ADHD- Attentional Deficits

Supporting ADHD: Tools That Work in the Moment

The “point of performance” is where strategies are most effective...right when a child needs them, not before or after.

Using tools during learning and daily routines helps children stay engaged, organized, and regulated. In turn, this creates a more predictable, manageable environment for supporting a wide range of learners and behaviors.

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