Name That Emotion
You worked really hard on a project, but you didn't win the contest. What emotion might you feel?
Disappointed)
What does "ADHD" stand for?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
You forget to bring your homework home. What happens next?
You don't have it to turn in / you might get a lower grade or have to explain to the teacher
Your friend is talking about something you don't care about. What's a polite thing to do?
Listen anyway, wait your turn to change the topic.
Who is Felix's therapist?
Javon
Your friend gets a new toy and won't let you play with it. You notice you keep thinking about how you wish you had one too. What emotion is that?
Jealous/envious
ADHD comes from something in your brain, not from being lazy or bad. What part of your brain has trouble with things like focus and self-control?
The front part of the brain, called the prefrontal cortex—it's like the brain's "manager"
You hit your sibling because you're mad. What's a likely consequence?
They get hurt, you might get in trouble, or you both stay upset longer
You want to play with a group of kids at recess. What's a good first step?
Ask if you can join/walk up and say "Can I play?"
What is Javon's favorite animal?
Either a cat or a great white shark
You have to give a presentation in front of the whole class tomorrow. Your stomach feels weird, and you keep thinking about it. What emotion is that?
Nervous/anxious
Name one common symptom of ADHD.
Trouble paying attention, getting distracted easily, fidgeting, trouble sitting still, interrupting, forgetting things, losing items, acting before thinking
You blurt out an answer in class without raising your hand. What might happen?
The teacher might remind you of the rule, the class may be upset with you, or other kids don't get a turn to answer
Your friend seems quiet and won't look at you today. What might that mean?
They might be sad, upset, or not feeling well
What therapy games does Felix like to play the most?
Jeopardy, battleship, skribbl, etc.
You did something you knew you weren't supposed to do, and now you feel bad about it, like you want to make it right. What emotion is that?
Guilty (This is a very common emotion for people with ADHD).
Is ADHD something that happens to a kid because of something they did, or is it something they're born with?
Born with it—it's how the brain naturally develops, often runs in families
You choose to do your homework right after school instead of playing video games first. What's a good consequence of that choice?
You get it done, have more free time later, less stress before bed
You accidentally cut in front of someone in line. What should you say?
"I'm Sorry, I didn't see you—go ahead"
How many months has Felix been coming to see Javon for Therapy?
Around 3-4 months
Your friend moved to a new school. You're happy for them because it's a good school, but you also feel sad because you'll miss them. Can you feel two emotions at the same time?
Yes! This is called having "mixed feelings"—like happy and sad together
ADHD brains sometimes need extra help getting started or staying on track. Name one tool or strategy that can help with that.
Timers, checklists, reminders, breaking tasks into steps, movement breaks, name anything that works for you!
You're mad at a friend and say something mean without thinking. Later, you feel bad. What's one choice you could make to fix it?
Apologize, explain how you were feeling, ask if you can start over
Two friends are both talking to you at once. What's a fair way to handle it?
Ask one to wait a second, or let them take turns talking
True or False: Javon has never ever ever ever made a mistake.
False. Javon makes mistakes all the time. It is a big part of being a human