If getting started is the hardest part for your child, you're not imagining it. Here's why task initiation is so tough for ADHD brains — and five evidence-based strategies that actually help.

Does your child fall apart over everyday switches like turning off screens, leaving the park, or getting ready for school? You're not imagining it — and they're not being difficult. For neurodivergent children with ADHD or autism, transitions place a genuinely heavy load on the brain. This guide explains why, and gives you practical, evidence-based strategies to make daily transitions calmer for your whole family.