ADHD

Understanding ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how children focus, regulate emotions, organize tasks, and respond to their environment. Each child with ADHD has their own strengths, interests, and learning style. Some children may be energetic and constantly on the move, while others may appear distracted, overwhelmed, or easily frustrated. Many children also experience challenges with planning, time management, or staying engaged in daily routines.

At Saffron Therapy, we take a strengths-focused, neurodiversity-affirming approach to ADHD. We do not view ADHD traits as flaws. Instead, we help children build skills that support confidence, independence, and the ability to participate comfortably in home, school, and community settings.

How ADHD Affects Daily Life

Children with ADHD may experience:

• Difficulty focusing or staying on task
• Challenges with organization or follow-through
• Impulsivity or acting quickly without thinking
• Emotional ups and downs or frustration during transitions
• Restlessness or a constant need to move
• Trouble with time management or completing routines
• Difficulty with flexible thinking or problem-solving
• Challenges with social situations or peer interactions

These experiences do not mean something is wrong with your child. They simply reflect how their brain processes information and responds to the world. With the right support, children can learn tools that make daily life more manageable and meaningful.

How ABA Therapy Supports Children With ADHD

Applied Behavior Analysis helps children build practical skills that support communication, emotional regulation, independence, and school readiness. At Saffron Therapy, our approach is gentle, individualized, and designed to help children feel successful.

ABA can support children with ADHD by helping them:

• Improve focus and task completion
• Build emotional regulation and coping tools
• Strengthen executive functioning skills
• Develop flexible thinking and problem-solving.
• Follow routines with more ease
• Manage transitions and reduce frustration
• Practice social skills and peer interaction
• Increase independence in daily living tasks

We always prioritize strategies that feel natural, realistic, and respectful. Our goal is to help your child thrive in ways that matter most to your family.

Our Neurodiversity Affirming Approach

We support children with ADHD through encouragement, patience, and a strong belief in their abilities. Our team focuses on:

• Using movement, play, and hands-on learning
• Building strategies that match your child’s energy and learning style
• Creating goals that support confidence and independence
• Avoiding approaches that suppress natural behaviors
• Helping children understand and manage their emotions
• Supporting self-advocacy and problem-solving

We work with your child’s strengths and help them build tools that support their growth at school, at home, and in the community.