Q&A: What is body doubling and how can it help my child with ADHD focus?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...

- What body doubling actually is and why your child may focus better simply because someone is nearby.

- Why getting started on tasks (homework, getting dressed, chores) is often harder than the task itself for kids with ADHD.

- How to be intentional about helping reduce procrastination, distraction, and emotional overwhelm for your child.

- How to use body doubling in ways that build independence over time, instead of creating power struggles or burnout.

- Real-life, low-effort examples of body doubling that don't require special systems, tutors, or more on your plate.

If your child struggles to get started, loses focus easily, or can only seem to work when someone is sitting with them, this episode offers a strategy to support them in a way that feels sustainable and actually works.

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

👉🏻 Interested in learning more about Upshur Bren Psychology Group's Parenting Your Child with ADHD 8-week virtual workshop series to empower parents of children, adolescents, and young adults with ADHD? Go to upshurbren.com/group-adhd or schedule a free 30-minute consultation call to learn more.

CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about with real-life strategies for parenting a child with ADHD with Dr. Eliza Barach

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about how can I get my child with ADHD go from one activity to the next without a fight?

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about how you can prepare for an IEP or 504 meeting after my child receives an ADHD diagnosis

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about how you can help your child utilize school supports without feeling embarrassed or self-conscious

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