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After-School Meltdowns and ADHD: A 3-Step Plan Parents Can Start Tonight
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Decoding the dreaded after-school meltdown doesn’t have to feel impossible. In this episode of Raising ADHD, we're explaining why after-school restraint collapse happens, what’s going on in the ADHD brain (executive function fatigue, sensory overload), how stimulant medication rebound can play a role, and a 3-step after-school routine you can start tonight.
In this episode, you’ll learn
Why ADHD kids melt down after school
What’s happening in the brain
Stimulant wear-off and rebound
The 3-Step After-School Plan (use tonight)
Parent scripts that reduce conflict
Homework…
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