Lesson Plan
Calming the Storm Workshop Plan
Parents will learn evidence-based strategies and sensory supports to help children with ADHD succeed at home, and leave with personalized visual schedules and action plans.
Children with ADHD often struggle with focus, transitions, and sensory overload. Equipping parents with practical, research-backed tools and routines fosters a calm, structured home environment and strengthens parent–child relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Understanding ADHD & Sensory Needs
15 minutes
Step 3
Sensory Tools Exploration
15 minutes
Step 4
Break
5 minutes
Step 5
Strategy Brainstorm & Sharing
15 minutes
Step 6
Role-Play Scenarios
15 minutes
Step 7
Home Action Plan Creation
10 minutes
Step 8
Wrap-up & Feedback
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calming the Storm: Supporting Children with ADHD & Sensory Needs
Workshop Objectives
What Is ADHD?
Sensory Processing & ADHD
Common Sensory Needs
Implementing Routines & Visual Schedules
Supporting Transitions
Sensory Tools & Breaks
Communication & Positive Reinforcement
Creating Your Home Action Plan
Resources & Next Steps
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Activity
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