Explain ADHD to Your Child

"Why is everything harder for me?" Your child is already wondering. Explaining ADHD in a way that's honest, age-appropriate, and empowering can transform how they see themselves — from "something is wrong with me" to "my brain works differently, and that's okay." Eli will help you find the right words for your child's age.

What challenges does your child face?

Select all that apply. Eli uses these to personalize your letter.

Focus & Executive Function

Difficulty focusing / staying on task

Can't get started on tasks (task initiation)

Forgets instructions / poor working memory

Time blindness / no sense of time passing

Difficulty with organization

Trouble following multi-step instructions

Hyperfocus / can't disengage from activities

Emotional & Behavioral

Emotional outbursts / meltdowns

Extreme sensitivity to criticism or rejection (RSD)

Perfectionism / all-or-nothing thinking

Impulsivity / acting without thinking

Oppositional behavior / defiance

Anxiety (school, social, or generalized)

Daily Life & Routines

Homework refusal / avoidance

Trouble with transitions

Hyperactivity / can't sit still

Morning/bedtime routine struggles

Sleep difficulties / trouble falling asleep

Struggles during unstructured time (recess, free periods)

Social & Sensory

Social difficulties / trouble with peers

Sensory sensitivities

Doesn't notice body signals (hunger, thirst, bathroom)

Tell Eli about your child

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Child's first name

Boy / Girl

Age

Child's strengths

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