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ADHD and Transitions By Kelly Jean Sullivan

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Why are transitions so hard with ADHD? Children with ADHD have a hard time switching their attention from one thing to another. It makes sense, then, that they may become upset during transitions. This is especially true if they need to stop doing something that is particularly rewarding for them, since  their brains react strongly to rewards <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> How can I help my ADHD child with transitions? Use alarms and timers . They help your child see time count down and therefore make for smoother transitions. Make sure to set the timer for an odd number of minutes. Setting a timer for a typical amount of time, say 15 or 20 minutes is