05/05/2026
This idea gets expressed often-but it’s important to finish the thought-
ADHD doesn’t turn off when school ends and if all expectations go out the window, it can actually be counterproductive. Routines, expectations, and feedback are the cornerstones for setting your ADHD kiddo up for success no matter how old your kiddo is! It doesn’t have to be a total free for all and it doesn’t have to be completely rigid. Maintain key supports like behavior strategies and expectations, make sure they have responsibilities (this builds self esteem AND structure), praise them and check in with them often! Summer is a great opportunity to focus on executive functioning skills!