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1: Title Slide
Understanding
Anger and Family Changes
Support for Children with ADHD, Autism, and Other Needs
❤️ A
guide for families, schools, and support workers
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2: Anger Is Not Bad
·
Anger
is a normal feeling.
·
It
shows us when something feels unfair, upsetting, or confusing.
·
It’s
not bad to feel angry, but how we show it matters.
·
Everyone
feels angry sometimes.
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3: Anger Can Be Harder for Some
·
Children
with ADHD or Autism may feel anger more quickly or more strongly.
·
Their
brains can get overwhelmed more easily.
·
They
may struggle to say what’s wrong.
·
This
doesn’t mean they’re bad—it means they need extra support.
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4: Why Might Someone Be Angry Inside?
·
Grown-ups
shouting or arguing at home
·
Parents
breaking up or already split up
·
Feeling
left out, confused, or like no one understands
·
Changes
at school, at home, or in routines
Even
if a child doesn’t talk about it, they might still feel it.
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5: When Parents Split Up
·
It’s
not your fault.
·
Parents
sometimes need to part because they can’t be happy together anymore.
·
It
can feel scary, sad, or make you angry—and that’s OK.
·
You
are still loved.
·
You
still matter.
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6: How Family Changes Can Affect Feelings
·
You
may feel:
o Confused
o Worried
about where you’ll live
o Sad
or angry if one parent is not around
o Afraid
of more changes happening
It’s
okay to talk about all of these.
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7: Ways to Help with Big Feelings
·
Talk
to someone you trust (a parent, teacher, support worker)
·
Use
calming strategies (deep breaths, walks, drawing)
·
Have a quiet space if things get too loud or busy
·
Use
words or pictures to show your feelings
·
Write
or draw in a feelings journal
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8: Remember...
✅ It’s
okay to feel upset
✅ It’s
okay to need time
✅ You
don’t have to “just get over it”
✅ You
are not alone
✅ You
can get through this—with help
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9: For Families and Supporters
·
Children
need:
o Reassurance
("It’s not your fault.")
o Routine
and predictability
o Time
to talk or just be
o Kind
support, not punishment when struggling
💡
Especially important for children with additional needs—they may need more time
and gentle support to adjust.
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10: Support Helps Everyone
·
Anger
can be managed with:
o Consistent
routines
o Simple
explanations
o Kind,
calm adults
o Safe
ways to express feelings
📘 "It’s
okay to ask for help—feelings are not bad, they’re just messages we need to
listen to."
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11: Final Reassurance
🌈 You
can feel angry, sad, or confused—and still grow strong.
💙
Families can change, but love doesn’t go away.
🌟 With
support, you can feel better. You are important. You matter.
😊 Happy and 😠 angry faces for emotions
🏠 House for family and home
💔 Broken heart for separation
🗨️ Speech bubble for talking
✍️ Pencil for writing feelings
🎨 Paintbrush for drawing
🧘 Calm pose for breathing and relaxing
👨👩👧 Family for love and reassurance
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