Explaining ADHD to children
Children with ADHD require explicit teaching to help them understand their ADHD, embrace their strengths and manage their struggles. However, knowing how to explain ADHD to a child in a way that they can understand, whilst also leaving them feeling positive and hopeful of the future, can be challenging.
Below are some resources parents may find useful when discussing ADHD with their child.
My ADHD brain
My ADHD Brain gently introduces the concept of having an ADHD brain, and builds awareness around the ‘upstairs part of the brain’ (cerebral cortex) where our ‘board of directors’ live (executive functions), and the ‘downstair part of the brain’ (amygdala) where our feelings live, and how they interact with each other.
Link to Emotion Detective Activities
All dogs have ADHD
All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world. Charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse.
The Trouble with Dragons – ADHD Foundation UK
The Trouble With Dragons is a story about fitting in, falling out and finding that some things aren’t always quite as troublesome as they first seem.
Available here