ADHD can impact how children experience, process and react to their emotions. If your child with ADHD is struggling with their emotions, take this quiz to learn how Mightier can help. Start Questionnaire Does your child react quickly and intensely when something upsets them? All the time A lot of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Does your child have a hard time pausing, or stopping to think, before reacting when upset? All the time A lot of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Did you know? Difficulty with impulse control means it’s harder to stop yourself from reacting to strong emotions. This can mean kids react to their emotions before they have time to think about how they feel or how to manage those feelings. Next Does your child get overwhelmed by too much sensory information, like background noise, crowded places, or certain textures? All the time A lot of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Does your child feel overwhelmed by their emotions? All the time A lot of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Does your child have difficulty “tuning-out” or letting go of things that are bothering them? All the time A lot of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Did you know? Difficulty with focus and attention means it’s harder to tune things out. This can leave children feeling overwhelmed and dysregulated. It also means it’s harder to shift your attention away from overwhelming or emotionally charged situations.This can leave children feeling “stuck” in a certain emotion. Next Does your child seem to be unable to use coping or calming skills when angry, overwhelmed or anxious? All the time A lot of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Does your child seem not to consider the results of their actions when angry, overwhelmed or anxious? All the time A lot of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Did you know? Working memory (organizing information, following multi-step directions, and recalling past information) has an important role when it comes to remembering coping skills. It’s also important in thinking through the potential consequences of one’s actions or choices. Many children with ADHD have difficulty in this area, making it really hard to think about how to manage emotions in the moment. Next Has your child received, or do you suspect, any diagnoses other than ADHD? Check all that apply. Anxiety Autism Oppositional Defiant Disorder Other None Next How old is your child? 5 or younger 6-9 9-14 15 or older Do you worry about any of the following for your child? Self-esteem Confidence Ability to communicate their feelings and needs Relationships with peers and family How other people perceive and understand them Are you interested in any of the following? (Check all that apply) Information to better understand my child’s emotions and behaviors Strategies to support my child’s emotional and behavioral needs Connection with other parents/caregivers Next
