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Calming the Storm Workshop Plan

Parents will learn evidence-based strategies and sensory supports to help children with ADHD succeed at home, and leave with personalized visual schedules and action plans.

Children with ADHD often struggle with focus, transitions, and sensory overload. Equipping parents with practical, research-backed tools and routines fosters a calm, structured home environment and strengthens parent–child relationships.

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Preparation

30 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Icebreaker

10 minutes

Step 2

Understanding ADHD & Sensory Needs

15 minutes

Step 3

Sensory Tools Exploration

15 minutes

Step 4

Break

5 minutes

Step 5

Strategy Brainstorm & Sharing

15 minutes

Step 6

Role-Play Scenarios

15 minutes

Step 7

Home Action Plan Creation

10 minutes

Step 8

Wrap-up & Feedback

5 minutes

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Calming the Storm: Supporting Children with ADHD & Sensory Needs

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourselves and outline today’s focus: understanding ADHD, sensory needs, and home-based support strategies.

Workshop Objectives

Explain that by the end of this session, parents will have practical tools and a personalized action plan to support their child.

What Is ADHD?

Define ADHD in simple terms and highlight its three main presentations. Invite any initial questions.

Sensory Processing & ADHD

Discuss how sensory processing intersects with ADHD—some kids seek input, others avoid it, affecting behavior and learning.

Common Sensory Needs

Show examples of common sensory challenges. Encourage parents to recall behaviors they’ve observed.

Implementing Routines & Visual Schedules

Transition to practical strategies—sharing routines and visual supports that help structure the day.

Supporting Transitions

Explain how clear transition cues can smooth shifts between activities. Provide examples.

Sensory Tools & Breaks

Introduce different sensory tools and when to use them. Highlight hands-on exploration to follow.

Communication & Positive Reinforcement

Discuss the importance of clear, positive communication—balancing expectations with encouragement.

Creating Your Home Action Plan

Guide parents through drafting their home action plan using the Visual Schedule Template. Remind them of time constraints.

Resources & Next Steps

Wrap up by pointing parents to additional resources and reminding them to complete the feedback form.

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Calming the Storm: ADHD Support

Alyssha Walker

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