Decoding the dreaded after-school meltdown doesn’t have to feel impossible. In this episode of Raising ADHD, we're explaining why after-school restraint collapse happens, what’s going on in the ADHD brain (executive function fatigue, sensory overload), how stimulant medication rebound can play a role, and a 3-step after-school routine you can start tonight.

In this episode, you’ll learn

• Why ADHD kids melt down after school
• What’s happening in the brain
• Stimulant wear-off and rebound
• The 3-Step After-School Plan (use tonight)
• Parent scripts that reduce conflict
• Homework without battles
• Co-regulation for calmer evenings

Resources Mentioned

Grab the 3-Step After-School Meltdown Plan checklist: raisingadhd.org/meltdown

Disclaimer

This podcast is educational only. Always discuss medical or medication questions with your child’s provider.

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