This article helps parents understands how to help children with ADHD overcome feeling of overwhelm.

■ Understand Their Brain • ADHD isn’t about laziness or defiance — it’s about differences in how the brain regulates attention, motivation, and emotions. • When you see behavior as communication, not rebellion, your approach becomes more empathetic. • Instead of: “Why won’t you listen?” → Try: “Looks like it’s hard to focus right now. How can I help?” ■ Create Predictable Routines • Structure helps ADHD brains feel safe and reduces anxiety. • Use visual charts or color-coded

Executive Function Disorder (EFD) also referred as Executive Dysfunction is a term used to describe difficulties with the brain's ability to manage and regulate a set of mental processes known as executive functions. These functions help you plan, organize, make decisions, pay attention, manage time, control impulses and regulate emotions- essentially, they are the brain's "management system". Key Executive Functions: Common areas that are affected by EFD are: Planning and or

Morning wake up with gentle music or soft light quick movement, stretching, dancing or jumping visual checklist to get dressed 5- minute calm start before leaving After school healthy snack to help refresh and recharge the brain movement breaks before homework homework covered in short time slots (15-20 min) use of timer or visual reminders to keep up with the task Evening dinner+ family time (avoid screens during this time) preparation for the next day with clothes out, back