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08 Are You Expecting Too Much From Your ADHD Child… or Not Enough?

Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families | ADHD Support, Homeschooling Autism, Homeschool Help, Special Needs

Show Notes

Feel like you’re walking on eggshells? Like there’s a constant sense of friction in your house as you homeschool your neurodivergent child? And whether you apply more pressure or ease up, nothing helps?

Today we are going to be talking about finding that “just right friction” in your homeschool that helps our kids to grow and thrive with support. We’ll talk about what are appropriate expectations, how to find the right next step, and about scanning our child for their emotions and what’s underneath those emotions. This topic is so big that it’s actually a two-part episode so don’t miss part 2 which is going to be so key for you and your kids.

Here’s the link for the Facebook group: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families

Get my Fixes for Homeschool Days That Fall Apart guide freebie https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

Books & Resources Mentioned (Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Setting Expectations for your ADHD Child by Dr. Thomas Phelan

1-2-3 Magic by Dr. Thomas Phelan

A Huge “A-ha” Moment: Set Realistic Expectations for ADHD Kids By Diane Dempster

Listen to part two! Coming soon!

Related Episode 05 What If ‘Bad Behavior’ Isn’t the Problem? A Better Way to Understand Challenging Behavior in Homeschool Related Episode 06 Stop Repeating Yourself: Visual Schedules for Neurodivergent Kids That Build Calm and Independence

Contact: [email protected] Podcast: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/podcast Connect: Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families Resources: Fixes for Homeschool Days that Fall Apart (your ADHD Homeschool Parachute Plan) Get the guide at https://bit.ly/homeschoolparachuteplan

Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms homeschooling neurodivergent learners in the free Facebook group Homeschooling Support for ADHD Families Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families at homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/emailsignup Step 3: Personalized coaching coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here: homeschoolingsystemsforadhd.com/coaching

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