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ADHD & BEHAVIOR DISORDERS CENTER

ADHD & Behavior
After-School Program

Helping children strengthen self-regulation, social skills, and classroom behavior.

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Nov 20, 2025 – Feb 12, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm ET
New York, NY
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For Ages 4 - 10
ADHD, Behavioral Issues

Overview

New Fall 2025 Program: Register Today!

We’re excited to announce that spots for our new ADHD and Behavior After-School Program are now available. Fill out our short interest form to get more details—space is limited!

Overview

The ADHD and Behavior Afterschool Program is a 10-week program for students ages 4 to 10 years old who have ADHD or related disorders. The program helps children build self-control, improve social and emotional awareness, and develop positive classroom behaviors through structured skill-building, modeling, and reinforcement.

Children with ADHD or other behavioral regulation challenges often struggle to manage frustration, follow directions, or stay engaged in group settings. These difficulties can impact classroom success and peer relationships — but given the right tools, kids can make meaningful progress. We offer proven, evidence-based support after school and during the summer through our ADHD Summer Program.

Program Details

Program Details

Thursdays, November 20, 2025 – February 12, 2026*
*Excluding 11/27, 12/25, 12/31

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET

Children ages 4 – 10, grouped by age in small cohorts:

  • • Pre-K to 1st Grade: Ages 4 – 6
  • • Grades 2 to 4: Ages 7 – 10

$2,250*
*Prior to financial aid, which can apply

Additional Information

A brief screening with a clinician will take place before enrollment to ensure a good fit. Participants are placed in age-appropriate groups, each in a structured setting that allows for movement and reflection. Families of children who previously attended the ADHD Summer Program or similar groups may qualify for a shortened enrollment process.

Parent Sessions
Weekly group sessions on Mondays, 12 – 12:30 pm ET (virtual), during the program. Parent participation is essential and provides psychoeducation and coaching for home reinforcement and school collaboration.

Eligibility

Children ages 4 – 10 with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or related behavioral challenges who struggle with attention, impulse control, or frustration tolerance. Participants should be able to engage in small-group sessions for 60 minutes with one snack break.

Why This Program?

The ADHD & Behavior Afterschool Program combines experiential learning, behavioral practice, and positive reinforcement in a small group format. Participants will:

Learn

Learn Adaptive Skills Through Games

Facilitators will provide ongoing feedback and modeling.

Improve

Improve Classroom Behaviors

Following directions, staying in their seat, taking turns, and teamwork

Practice

Practice Self-Monitoring

Children will learn coping strategies to managing frustration and impulsivity

Learn

Learn a "Skill of the Week"

Receive consistent positive reinforcement within a strength-based framework

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ADHD & Behavior After-School Program?

The ADHD and Behavior Afterschool Program is a 10-week program for students ages 4 to 10 years old who have ADHD or related disorders. The program helps children build self-control, improve social and emotional awareness, and develop positive classroom behaviors through structured skill-building, modeling, and reinforcement.

We offer proven, evidence-based support after school and during the summer through our ADHD Summer Program.

Who is this program for?

This program is for children ages 4 – 10 with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or related behavioral challenges who struggle with attention, impulse control, or frustration tolerance. Participants should be able to engage in small-group sessions for 60 minutes with one snack break.

What are the benefits of this program?

Children in the ADHD & Behavior After-School Program will:

  • Learn adaptive skills through games with ongoing feedback
  • Improve classroom behaviors such as following directions, staying in their seat, taking turns, and teamwork
  • Practice self-monitoring to learn coping strategies for frustration and impulsivity
  • Learn a “skill of the week” within a strength-based framework
What is the cancellation policy?

If a child cannot attend and we are notified at least 30 days prior to the start date of the program, we will issue a refund, excluding a $300 non-refundable deposit for administrative fees. At the time of registration, full payment is required to reserve a space. If less than 30 days’ notification is given, no refund will be provided.

Can children outside of the New York metropolitan area join the program?

Yes. We welcome children and families from across the country and around the world. Our website has more information on how to get here and our recommended hotels close by our office.

Contact Us

Please contact Hannah Duncanson at Hannah.Duncanson@childmind.org for questions about the program.

Ready to Get Started?

Please submit our interest form and we’ll get in touch with you.

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