𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒔!

Have you considered the benefits of learning about having ADHD? Having ADHD doesn't mean that we can't be successful in school or life! Having ADHD just means that our brains work differently. Students will work with Mrs. Ali to identify their own strengths and struggles with ADHD. They will learn the science behind what ADHD does to our brain and what that means for everyday life. Once we identify our strengths and struggles, we will work through strategies needed to become the best that we can be! We will beat the stigmas and sometimes shame that comes with having ADHD. 

In this class parents are equipped as well. I provide lists of ideas to help your child throughout the class and strategies they may try. I encourage you to listen to the class or watch the video as it can help you understand what we are working on in class. I also encourage parents to reach out with any specific ADHD issues related to your student. 

- Mrs. Ali 

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕:
5 minutes - Greetings and Friendly Discussion
15 minutes - Lesson and skills for ADHD related issues taught
5 minutes - Action plan discussion

*Please Note: This is a skill-based class meant to help children who either have ADHD or have symptoms of ADHD. This is not intended to be or replace professional therapy or support.*


Some sections may be combined or removed due to schedule changes. 



𝑻𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒄 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆: 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓! 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑻𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒔!
*Note, names of all three ADHD class topics are the same, but lessons are made tailored to age range.*

Week of January 1: Self-Awareness
Week of January 8: Self-Monitoring 
Week of January 15: Who Am I? (Knowing Yourself)
Week of January 22: Learning about Others with Real Interest 
Week of January 29: Social Skills (Making Friends)
Week of February 5: Social Skills (Keeping Friends) **Thursday & Friday classes do not meet this week due to teacher plans**
Week of February 12: Conversational Skills  **Wednesday classes doe not meet this week due to teacher plans**
Week of February 19: Understanding Hyperfocus
Week of February 26: Being Flexible
Week of March 4: How to Think in the Future (Consequences)
Week of March 11: Blurting Out (How to keep those thoughts in) 
Week of March 18: Brain Dumping and other Skills **Thursday classes does not meet this week due to teacher plans**
Week of March 25: Using Humor Appropriately 
Week of April 1: How to Take a Test
Week of April 8: Perfectionism 
Week of April 15: Impatience
Week of April 22: How to Remember What You Need to (Information-Learning)! **Thursday classes does not meet this week due to teacher plans**
Week of April 29: Motivation 
Week of May 6: Emotional Regulation
Week of May 13: Anger Management **Thursday classes does not meet this week due to teacher plans**
Week of May 20: How to Be Patient
Week of May 27: **Classes do not meet this week, teacher vacation**
Week of June 3:  Advocating for Yourself
Week of June 10: Prioritizing
Week of June 17: Making Goals
Week of June 24: Planning 
Week of July 1: Chemicals in the Brain: Dopamine Introduction
Week of July 8: Dopamine Doop Cycle
Week of July 15: Depression
Week of July 22: How to Decide? 
Week of July 29: **Classes do not meet this week**
Week of August 5: Following Directions
Week of August 12: How to Study and Get Homework Done
Week of August 19: How to Focus in School
Week of August 26: Time Management
Week of September 2: Active Listening
Week of September 9: Anxiety
Week of September 16: High-Energy
Week of September 23: **Classes do not meet this week**
Week of September 30: Impulse Control
Week of October 7: Organization 
Week of October 14: Forgetfulness (Task-Remembering)
Week of October 21: Sleep Struggles
Week of October 28: Hyperawareness
Week of November 4: Sensory Issues
Week of November 11: “My Sensory Profile”
Week of November 18: Discussion of What We discovered on “My Sensory Profile”        **Wednesday-Friday Classes do not meet this week, US Thanksgiving Holiday**
Week of November 25: When Our Routine is Messed Up 
Week of December 2: How to Have Fun without Feeling the Dopamine Slump
Week of December 9: Chronic Stress 
Week of December 16: Nervous System Resets
Week of December 23: What to Do When You Just Don’t Want to 
Week of December 30: Creativity