This affirming, down-to-earth guide is designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators talk to children (aged 5–12) about ADHD and brain-based differences in a way that’s positive, empowering, and deeply human.

Created by a neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapist and grounded in the latest research from Ayres Sensory Integration®, Polyvagal Theory, and child development neuroscience, this guide walks you through:

How to regulate yourself before starting the conversation
Scripts, language cues, and analogies that make sense to kids
Gentle explanations of different ADHD brain types (inattentive, hyperactive, combined)
Strength-based reframes to support identity and confidence
Co-regulation tips and real-life examples
What to do when the conversation goes sideways (because it might)

This is not a diagnosis tool. It’s a conversation tool, one that prioritises connection over perfection.

Whether you're just beginning to explore neurodiversity with your child or revisiting the topic after diagnosis, this guide will help you create safe, meaningful conversations that lay the foundation for lifelong self-understanding.

What’s Included:

24-page written and illustrated PDF
Printable or digital use
Conversation scripts + real-world examples
Regulation checklists for adults
Reflection prompts and follow-up tools
Backed by research, written with heart

Licensing & Use Terms

This resource is for individual use only.

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You may print and use this resource for personal use or direct student support as a parent, teacher, or support.
You may not redistribute, share, upload, email, post, or resell this resource in any form, digital or printed.
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