$4.99Quick Guide30 pagesAges 5-12

Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with ADHD — Quick Guide

Newly diagnosed with ADHD? This OT-created Quick Guide gives you practical, age-by-age strategies for daily routines, school, sensory + executive function, and emotional growth.

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I want this guide to actually help your family. If it isn't the right fit — the strategies don't land, or life just changes — email us within 14 days and I'll make it right. No forms, no fine print. — Kelsey

A new ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but it's also the beginning of understanding your child on their terms. This Quick Guide, from a pediatric occupational therapist, builds on the Free Starter Guide with concrete, age-by-age tools you can start using the same day. INSIDE YOU WILL LEARN ✔ How ADHD affects executive function, sensory processing, and emotional regulation ✔ Age-specific ways ADHD shows up — kindergarten, elementary, tween ✔ Practical daily routines, sensory tools, and regulation techniques ✔ How to partner with schools for effective supports and advocacy ✔ How to build on your child's strengths and cultivate a positive parent mindset ✔ Printable cheat sheets you can post on the fridge Neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, and grounded in pediatric OT practice.
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