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ADHD Support at Playhouse Speech
Parenting a child with ADHD can feel like navigating a storm without a map. Maybe your mornings are a whirlwind of forgotten shoes, unfinished breakfast, and last-minute homework meltdowns. You feel like a broken record—constantly repeating instructions that seem to go unheard. After school, the homework struggle begins, and bedtime routines can drag on for hours. You’ve read the parenting books, tried sticker charts, and listened to endless advice, but nothing seems to stick.
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And through it all, you just want to help your child feel successful and confident while holding onto your own patience and sanity.
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At Playhouse Speech Therapy, I see you. I understand that ADHD isn’t just about high energy or forgetfulness. It’s about living in a world that demands structure and consistency from a brain wired for creativity, spontaneity, and big emotions. The frustration, exhaustion, and guilt you may feel are real—and so is the hope for change.
How We Can Help: Building Executive Function Skills
The root of many ADHD challenges lies in executive function—the brain’s “management system.” Executive function skills help children regulate emotions, organize thoughts, remember tasks, and shift focus when needed. When these skills are underdeveloped, even simple daily routines can feel impossible.
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That’s where I step in. I help children with ADHD develop executive function skills in ways that make sense to their unique brains. My therapy is tailored to your child’s strengths and needs and grounded in neurodivergent-affirming practices.
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This isn’t about “fixing” your child—it’s about equipping them with tools and strategies that work for them.
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In our work together, we’ll focus on key areas like:
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Time Management: Helping your child break tasks into manageable steps, estimate how long activities will take, and plan their time effectively.
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Emotional Regulation: Teaching your child how to notice when emotions are escalating and practice calming strategies that actually work for them.
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Flexible Thinking: Supporting your child in shifting plans when things don’t go as expected, without frustration derailing the rest of the day.
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Task Initiation: Building confidence in starting tasks—whether it’s homework, chores, or a creative project—without constant reminders or battles.
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Working Memory: Strengthening their ability to hold and use information, like remembering multi-step directions or what they’re supposed to do after lunch.
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Self-Monitoring: Helping your child develop awareness of their actions so they can recognize when they’re off track and make adjustments independently.
You Are Not Alone—And There Is Hope
My goal is to help your child feel empowered and capable of navigating their world. And I’m here to equip you with practical strategies to create a more harmonious home life. We’ll work together, not just on building skills, but on fostering connection and understanding between you and your child.
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The path may feel long, but you don’t have to walk it alone. At Playhouse Speech Therapy, I’m here to guide your family with compassion, expertise, and the belief that progress is always possible.
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When you’re ready to take the next step, I’ll be here. Let’s work together to help your child—and your family—thrive.
