Ep 173: How Camps & Adventures Can Help Kids with ADHD & Anxiety

John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS, is Executive Director for SOAR, the world’s premier adventure program serving youth with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and LD (Learning Disabilities). SOAR’s outdoor adventure-based programs provide academic instruction, experiential education, and life skills development for youth and young adults ages 8-25. SOAR stands for Success-Oriented, Achievements Realized. With a passion for fostering resilience and nurturing strengths in neurodiverse communities, John is a respected advocate among those who serve individuals with learning differences and attention challenges. Learn more at soarnc.org.Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with John Willson about ADHD and outdoor learning.How to Talk to Your Complex Kids [and Other Important Relationships] Strained communication can create a hot mess of misunderstanding and conflict -- whether it's with your kids or any significant relationship in your life. In this FREE guide, you'll discover your role in communication dynamics and 10 simple but effective ways to help you build more trust and calm in your communication with your complex kids -- and any relationship. https://impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/communication-tools?utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_source=episode&utm_medium=cta&utm_content=communicationHere is what to expect on this week’s show:John emphasized the effectiveness of outdoor experiential learning in nurturing success and coping mechanisms for kids with ADHD John discusses recognizing and celebrating children's achievements, big or small, can create a positive cycle of confidence and growth, essential for long-term success.John stresses the use of metaphors in the learning process was highlighted as a powerful tool for children to understand and apply lessons from outdoor activities to real-life situations.Related Links:Website: https://soarnc.orgOutdoor Adventure Camp Experiences for Kids with ADHD: https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/outdoor-adventure-camp-experiences-for-kids-with-adhd/10 Easy Steps to a Tension-Less Home: https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/10-easy-steps-to-a-tension-less-home/How to Manage Them, Me and Their ADHD: https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/parenting-with-adhd/Motivation Myths & the Magic of P.I.N.C.H.: https://youtu.be/2TkKOif9LrU?si=gJEd8lpgqd7KUd_PWhat Support do ADHD'ers Need? Book Smart or Street Smart?: https://youtu.be/jzaRjHLspjsTrusting Complex Kids & Helping Them Trust Us: https://youtu.be/ucPpgibyc_UThe Surprising Challenges of a Strengths-Based Approach: https://youtu.be/QmXPUxNRCGAConnect with John:Website: soarnc.orgGet your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsX (fka Twitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices