Raising A Sensory-Sensitive ADHD Child: Why Everyday Sounds, Clothes, and Textures Trigger Meltdowns & What You Can Do About It | Parenting ... Toolkit From Co To Self Regulation - Softcover

Penn, Courtney; Dawson, Natasha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 191919861X ISBN 13: 9781919198613

Publisher: Penners Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Includes FREE Bonus: The ADHD Teen & Adult - Navigating Sensory Needs & Life’s Demands

Discover the proven strategies to stop meltdowns, reduce sensory overload, and help your ADHD child feel calm, confident, and understood.

Parenting a child with ADHD is challenging. Parenting a child with ADHD and sensory sensitivities can feel overwhelming.

Does your child…

• Cover their ears at loud noises?
• Refuse certain clothes or textures?
• Refuse food because they don’t like how it feels?
• Pull away from cuddles or hugs?
• Become dysregulated by certain smells?
• Meltdown in busy or noisy places?

These aren’t “bad behaviours”, they’re signs of sensory overload, a common but often overlooked challenge for kids with ADHD. In fact, what people don’t realise is that 60 -70% of children with ADHD have some sort of sensory processing complication. As parents of neurodivergent children, we get it & we’re going through the same challenges you are. This book was inspired by one of our children, as we couldn’t find a book out there that could help us navigate her ADHD & sensory processing disorder without having to buy multiple books and work out the correlation. This book does that. It is based on our own experiences and meticulous research. There is no wasted space. We’re aware of how little time we get to read as neurodivergent parents, so with this book, you can read it all the way through, or you can go to the sections that apply to your situation. You can read it however it suits you.

In this practical, science-based guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand the connection between ADHD and sensory processing issues.
• Identify your child’s sensory triggers and prevent meltdowns. This includes clothes, touch, light, smell, sound & food. We include checklists, real-life scenarios, done-for-you scripts, the 5 Minute Meltdown Stopper explained minute by minute, how to build a sensory-smart home on a budget, including room-specific strategies, DIY ideas & affordable sensory tools, as well as where you can buy them.
• Create sensory-friendly routines for mornings, meals, homework, and bedtime. We include sensory tech brands, where you can find them, and their prices. We also discuss apps that can be a huge benefit to your child.
• Use proven calming techniques at home, school, and in public.
• Work with teachers, therapists, and caregivers for consistent support, including EHCPs, IEPs & 504 Plans.

Packed with checklists, tools, and real-life strategies, Raising a Sensory-Sensitive ADHD Child will give you the confidence to manage sensory overload and the skills to help your child feel safe, understood, and in control.

Don't let another day pass wondering if you're doing it wrong. You're not—you just need the right support.
Click "Buy Now" and come along on this journey with us as we hold your hand every step of the way.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penners Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 191919861X
• ISBN 13: 9781919198613
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174