Expressing feelings through play can help children with ADHD articulate feelings and experiences they may not have the words for.

Therapy sessions can help improve a child’s ability to focus and sustain attention. The therapeutic activities are designed to be engaging and can gradually lengthen the child’s attention span.

Engaging in play therapy helps children with ADHD learn to manage their emotions. Through play they will explore and practice emotional responses in a controlled setting, which can then be transferred to real-life situations.

Therapy sessions help children with ADHD learn about consequences and self-control. By navigating play scenarios and receiving consistent feedback, children can practice and reinforce positive behaviors.

Through interactions during play, children can develop better social skills. They learn to take turns and cooperate with others which are often challenging areas for children with ADHD.

Successful play experiences can boost a child’s self-esteem and confidence. Children with ADHD often face frequent negative feedback in other settings, so positive experiences in therapy can counterbalance this.

Play therapy can also involve parents and caregivers, helping to improve the parent-child relationship. Parents learn to better understand their child’s needs and behaviors, and children feel more understood and supported.

*Overall, play therapy offers a tailored, empathic approach that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD, promoting growth in emotional, social, and behavioral domains. I also incorporate mindfulness activities in our sessions. Gaining skills in these areas along with enhanced problem-solving skills can be applied to academic challenges, helping children approach their studies with more effective strategies.