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started. Welcome everyone. Today we are talking about boredom. Parents of my clients often tell me that their children are always bored. I hear that. I've definitely heard the same thing from my kids, especially when they were younger. And if you've ever told your child that you wish you had the

opportunity to be bored, you would not be alone in that, I'm just saying. And if you've given

your child what feels like a hundred different options for things to do and they still think

they're boring, well, you're not alone there either. It's important for us to

remember that boredom is not the same for nerd or virgin kids. Their boredom isn't a small

discomfort. For our kids, their boredom can range anywhere from annoying to painful.

And I've had clients tell me in the past that it feels painful to them.

You may even have heard children talk about the fear of being bored.

And what that might look like is them saying, what if I get bored or

what do I do if I don't like it and it's too boring? They literally can get anxious over the

possibility of getting bored in the future. Not that they're bored now, but they might get

bored and that is really hard for them. So instead of getting frustrated with our kids or students,

let's look at the reasons behind the boredom. Let's look at this is an opportunity for learning and see how we

can better support them. Again, remember, their board is not the same board as neurotypical kids

experience. Of course, every child is different. So we'll be doing an overview of both ADHD and autistic children and why they get so bored.

First, let's start with ADHD.

Number one, kids with ADHD can struggle with attention and focus in a big way. And they may find it really hard to

stay engaged in activities that call for sustained attention. So when their attention drifts away,

which could be within seconds, it could be within minutes, boredom can set in fast.

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