Save Transitions, no matter the context, often challenge children with ADHD. Today, as more schools shift back to in-person learning from entirely virtual environments, easing students through this change should be a top priority for parents and educators. As a therapist helping families with ADHD (and a parent to two daughters with ADHD as well), I’ve found two principles to be incredibly helpful when dealing with transitions and change: the “game plan” and the “instant replay.” The Game Plan Imagine a coach delivering a rousing speech meant to fire up and motivate their team before a game. This pre-game speech includes a run-through of the game plan – what the players can expect during the game, how to handle certain plays from the opposing team, and what the expectation is for each player.