Raising A Sensory-Sensitive ADHD Child
Why Everyday Sounds, Clothes, and Textures Trigger Meltdowns & What You Can Do About ItBy Courtney Penn
Length3h 45m
About this audiobook
Parenting a child with ADHD is challenging. Parenting a child with ADHD and sensory sensitivities can feel overwhelming.
Does your child…
Cover their ears at loud noises?
Refuse certain clothes or textures?
Pull away from cuddles or hugs?
Become dysregulated by certain smells?
Meltdown in busy or noisy places?
In this practical, science-based guide, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the connection between ADHD and sensory processing issues.
Identify your child’s sensory triggers and prevent meltdowns.
Create sensory-friendly routines for mornings, meals, homework, and bedtime.
Use proven calming techniques at home, school, and in public.
Work with teachers, therapists, and caregivers for consistent support, including EHCPs, IEPs & 504 Plans.
Packed with checklists, tools, and real-life strategies, Raising a Sensory-Sensitive ADHD Child will give you the confidence to manage sensory overload and the skills to help your child feel safe, understood, and in control.
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help
Length3 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Acknowledgments
12Chapter 9: Touch Sensitivity — Why Hugs, Haircuts, or Sand Feel Like ‘Pain’
2Prologue
13Chapter 10: Smell & Light Overload — Perfumes, Fluorescent Lights, and Car Rides
3Introduction
14Chapter 11: The 5-Minute Meltdown Stopper – Rapid De-escalation Techniques
4Chapter 1: The ADHD-Sensory Link – What No One Tells You
15Chapter 12: School and Sensory Hell – Navigating Overwhelm in the Classroom
5Chapter 2: Understanding the ADHD Brain and Sensory Overload
16Chapter 13: Building a Sensory-Smart Home (On a Budget)
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6Chapter 3: Is It ADHD, SPD, or Both? (The Checklist)
17Chapter 14: The ADHD Tech Toolkit
7Chapter 4: Why ‘Tough Love’ Makes It Worse
18Chapter 15: Teaching Self-Regulation Step by Step
8Chapter 5: What a Sensory Meltdown Really Feels Like
19Chapter 16: Sensory Survival Planning: Empowering Your Child
9Chapter 6: The Clothing War — How to Stop the ‘Itchy Tag’ Meltdowns
20Chapter 17: Preparing for Sensory-Friendly Transitions
10Chapter 7: Sound Sensitivity — When Chewing, Vacuuming, or Whistling Causes Rage
21Epilogue: The Journey Continues
11Chapter 8: Food Textures & Picky Eating — How to Expand Their Diet Without Fights
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