ADHD Treatment for Children & Adolescents in Brookline, MA
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect a child or adolescent’s ability to focus, regulate emotions, manage impulses, and succeed at school or home. Kids and teens with ADHD are often working much harder than it appears — struggling with overwhelm, frustration, low confidence, or repeated negative feedback despite genuine effort.
At Kiwi Recovery, we provide structured, evidence-based ADHD treatment for children and adolescents that supports attention, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and overall well-being in a supportive, developmentally appropriate environment.
What Is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts attention, impulse control, activity level, emotional regulation, and executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, and follow-through. ADHD presents differently across ages and individuals and is not a reflection of intelligence, motivation, or effort.
Without appropriate support, ADHD symptoms can interfere with academic progress, peer relationships, family dynamics, and self-esteem. With the right structure and skill-building, children and adolescents with ADHD can thrive.
Signs & Symptoms May Include:
- Difficulty sustaining attention or following instructions
- Frequent distraction or forgetfulness
- Impulsivity (interrupting, acting without thinking)
- Hyperactivity or restlessness
- Emotional reactivity or frustration intolerance
- Difficulty with organization, time management, or transitions
- Avoidance of tasks that require sustained focus
- Inconsistent academic performance
- Trouble completing homework or daily routines
- Low confidence, shame, or negative self-talk
Why Kiwi Recovery in Brookline, MA for ADHD Treatment?
Kiwi Recovery offers a supportive, predictable environment designed for children and adolescents with ADHD. Our team uses brochure-confirmed, evidence-based modalities — Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, grounding practices, creative expression, movement-based therapy, family work, and psychiatric care — to help young people build practical skills while reducing overwhelm
Our approach utilizes UCLA PEERS is an evidence-based social skills program that teaches youth with ADHD concrete, step-by-step skills for making and keeping friends through modeling, role-play, rehearsal, and real-world practice. The curriculum targets common ADHD-related challenges such as impulsivity, difficulty reading social cues, conversational turn-taking, handling teasing, and entering and exiting peer groups appropriately. This is incorporated within our programs.
What Makes Kiwi Different:
- Voted #1 for Clinical Records out of 250+ programs
- Developmentally appropriate programming for children and adolescents
- DBT skills adapted for attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation
- CBT strategies to support focus, follow-through, and flexible thinking
- Support for executive functioning (planning, organization, task initiation)
- Academic tutoring and school coordination
- Weekly family sessions focused on structure and communication
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management when appropriate
- Animal-assisted therapy (canine + equine) to support regulation and engagement
- Mindfulness, grounding, and movement-based interventions
- Predictable daily routines that reduce overwhelm
- Individualized treatment plans for co-occurring anxiety, depression, or learning challenges
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How We Treat ADHD at Kiwi Recovery
Children and adolescents participate in a structured full-day or half-day program designed to support attention, emotional regulation, and daily functioning.
Our Approach Includes:
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions using DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and supportive counseling to help participants:
- Improve emotional regulation and impulse control
- Build awareness of attention patterns and triggers
- Develop practical coping and organization strategies
- Strengthen confidence and self-advocacy
Group Therapy
Core Kiwi therapeutic groups provide consistency, structure, and skill-building:
- Intentions Group – grounding, emotional check-ins, daily goals
- Skills Teaching – DBT-based emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance
- Adaptive Coping Skills – managing frustration, impulsivity, and task avoidance
- Executive Functioning Support – planning, organization, and follow-through
- Reflection Group – reinforcing progress and skill use
Family Support
Weekly family sessions help caregivers:
- Understand ADHD and executive functioning differences
- Create supportive routines and expectations at home
- Reduce power struggles and improve communication
- Reinforce skills consistently across environments
Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management are available when ADHD symptoms significantly impact attention, behavior, or emotional regulation. Decisions are made collaboratively and thoughtfully.
Experiential Therapies
Mindfulness, grounding exercises, movement, art therapy, and animal-assisted therapy help children and adolescents practice regulation, focus, and engagement in real-world contexts.
Academic Support
School-aligned tutoring and coordination help reduce academic stress and support learning consistency.
What Children & Adolescents Learn in ADHD Treatment
Participants learn how to:
- Improve focus and task initiation
- Regulate emotions and frustration more effectively
- Strengthen impulse control
- Build organization and time-management skills
- Develop coping strategies for overwhelm
- Improve communication and self-advocacy
- Increase confidence at school and home
- Build healthier peer and family relationships
Levels of Care Offered
Kiwi Recovery provides multiple levels of care for children and adolescents with ADHD:
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
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Outpatient Therapy
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Each level offers structured support while allowing for developmental growth and gradual independence.
When to Seek Help
Consider reaching out if your child or adolescent experiences:
- Ongoing difficulty with focus or impulse control
- Emotional outbursts or frequent frustration
- Academic struggles despite effort
- Avoidance of schoolwork or responsibilities
- Low confidence or negative self-talk
- Conflict at home related to routines or expectations
- Overwhelm that interferes with daily functioning
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Early, structured support can significantly improve long-term outcomes.
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FAQs: ADHD Treatment in Brookline, MA
If attention, impulsivity, or emotional regulation challenges are interfering with school performance, relationships, or daily routines, professional treatment can provide meaningful support.
No. Kiwi Recovery focuses on symptoms and functional impact rather than requiring a formal diagnosis before beginning care.
Treatment integrates DBT, CBT-informed strategies, executive functioning support, mindfulness, family involvement, experiential therapies, and psychiatric care when appropriate.
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management are available when clinically indicated. Decisions are collaborative and individualized.
Yes. Family sessions focus on structure, communication, and consistent support across home and school environments.
Yes. Academic support and executive functioning skill-building are core components of treatment.
Kiwi Recovery provides care for children and adolescents. Level of care and programming are determined through clinical assessment.
Length of treatment varies depending on needs, level of care, and progress, but we estimate 2-4 weeks for PHP and 4-8 weeks for IOP.
If ADHD-related challenges are affecting your child’s confidence, learning, or family life, early support can make a meaningful difference.
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