Today, we’re discussing a common challenge many parents face: managing a child’s anger, especially in kids with ADHD.

We’ll explore the root causes of anger in children with ADHD, such as feeling misunderstood or sensory overload, and how external pressures like bullying can intensify these feelings.

I’ll also guide you through some strategies to help your child express and manage their emotions effectively. From using descriptive language to recognise feelings to setting clear consequences for actions, these tips are designed to foster understanding and help with behaviour management.

So, join me as we tackle these challenges together and aim to empower our children to navigate their emotions more effectively.

Here are the highlights:

(1:53) Managing anger in children with ADHD.

(3:15) common co-occurring condition in children with ADHD,

(6:40) Helping children to recognise and understand emotions

(8:02) Have open, calm conversations with children to understand their perspective and discuss consequences for behaviours.

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In today’s episode, we'll dive deep into understanding and managing meltdowns, which are common among children with ADHD. These intense emotional responses can be overwhelming for both the child and their caregivers.

We'll explore the causes, effective strategies to handle these moments, and why it's crucial to approach these situations with compassion rather than punishment.

Join me as we unpack how to support and advocate for our children, helping them thrive despite their struggles.

Here are the highlights:

(2:58) ADHD children struggle to regulate emotions.

(5:51) Making difficult or stressful tasks fun for children.

(8:30) Tips to slow down a child’s eating.

(11:42) Managing ADHD meltdowns.

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This episode is dedicated to unravelling the complexities of preparing for an ADHD assessment.

Whether you're a parent navigating this process for the first time or an adult seeking clarity, I'll share essential insights on what information medical professionals need and how to effectively gather and present it.

We'll also explore how to use an ADHD assessment preparation form, designed to help structure your approach regardless of age.

Join me as we empower you with the knowledge to advocate effectively for yourself or your child, reducing stress and ensuring that you’re ready for the assessment process.

Here are the highlights:

(3:53) Preparing for an ADHD assessment.

(5:13) Observations of child's development to help diagnose ADHD.

(7:40) Developmental milestones.

(10:42) Methods to gather information about your child's development.

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