Smooth Transitions: Morning and After-School Routines That Work for Kids with ADHD
Transitions such as getting out the door, starting homework or getting ready for bed are often the hardest parts of the day for children with ADHD. This 20-page toolkit uses Area of Support tables covering challenges, strategies, tools and the reasoning behind each approach.
What's Inside
- Building a Predictable Morning Routine (wake-up, dressing, hygiene tasks)
- Managing Time Awareness During Morning Routines using visual timers and sequence cards
- Distraction Techniques to Interrupt Panic during rushed mornings
- Managing Homework Transition After School with decompression breaks and workspace setup
- Transitioning from Home to School Smoothly with departure checklists and goodbye rituals
- Shifting from Structured to Unstructured Time, including free time choices and movement breaks
- Transitioning from Play to Bedtime with wind-down routines and sensory regulation strategies
How It Helps You
- Addresses specific transitions from wake-up to bedtime
- Suggests practical tools like visual timers, sequence cards and departure checklists
- Helps home and school use consistent strategies
Ways to Use It
Use it with families during conferences, in counseling sessions, or at home to plan routines; teachers can apply the school-related sections in class.
Who It's For
Designed for parents, special education teachers, and school counselors looking for a practical, comprehensive toolkit to make daily transitions smoother and less stressful for children with ADHD.
Format
PDF (print-ready) and PPTX (editable). 20 pages. Instant download.
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