Before a child living with ADHD can learn, they need to feel safe. Not physically safe. Emotionally safe. This episode shares a personal story about one teacher who shifted their approach and the difference it made to one boy who had been dreading their class. It looks at the research behind why connection must come before curriculum, why the threat response in children living with ADHD makes this even more critical, and how you as a parent can open the door to that conversation with your child's teacher.

SCIENCE REFERENCES

Immordino-Yang, M. H. (2016). Emotions, Learning and the Brain. W. W. Norton and Company.

Pianta, R. C., Hamre, B. K., & Allen, J. P. (2012). Teacher student relationships and engagement. In S. L. Christenson et al. (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Student Engagement. Springer.

Barkley, R. A. (2013). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. Guilford Press.