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ADHD and Attention Support for Children
Cannot sit still. Forgets the homework. Interrupts, rushes, loses things, and then feels bad about it. Children with attention difficulties often get told off far more than they get understood.
Trijog supports children with attention difficulties and ADHD through behaviour therapy, study skills, occupational therapy and parent guidance, in person in Mumbai or online. Formal diagnosis is made by a qualified specialist, and we can guide you on that step.
- Practical strategies for home and school
- In person at our Mumbai centres, or online
- Parents part of every plan
Just Energetic Or ADHD?
Every child is restless sometimes. This is a rough guide, not a test. Only an assessment can tell.
Typical energy
Where it shows
Mostly in one setting, like a long car ride
Attention
Can focus on things that matter to them
Impact
School and friendships are going fine
ADHD
Where it shows
At home and at school, for six months or more
Attention
Loses focus, forgets, acts before thinking, even when they try
Impact
Affects learning, friendships or family life
Get help now
- Your child talks about wanting to die or hurting themselves
- Aggression that puts your child or others at risk
- Sudden changes after an injury or illness
Get help now. Call 112 in an emergency, or Tele-MANAS on 14416, and speak to your child’s doctor.
What We Help With
Pick what feels closest to what you are seeing. Not sure which one? That is fine, we can work it out in the first conversation.
Difficulty paying attention
Drifting off, losing focus, and not finishing tasks.
Your child starts homework, then is suddenly doing something else. Instructions seem to go in one ear and out the other, and simple tasks take a very long time.
- Losing focus quickly
- Not finishing tasks or homework
- Forgetting instructions
- Losing books, bottles and belongings
Work focuses on breaking tasks into small steps, visual planners and routines, and building focus gradually through activities your child enjoys.
Restlessness and hyperactivity
Constant movement, fidgeting and difficulty staying seated.
Running, climbing, tapping, getting up in class. Teachers may describe your child as full of energy, or as a distraction to others.
- Difficulty staying seated
- Constant fidgeting or tapping
- Running or climbing at the wrong times
- Talking a lot
Occupational therapy and movement breaks help channel energy, while behaviour strategies help your child recognise when to slow down.
Impulsivity
Acting or speaking before thinking.
Blurting out answers, grabbing toys, pushing in line, or doing something risky without thinking. Your child often knows the rule, but the action comes first.
- Interrupting or blurting out
- Difficulty waiting for a turn
- Grabbing or pushing
- Risky actions without thinking
Children practise “stop and think” strategies through games, and parents learn ways to prompt and praise the pause.
Schoolwork and homework
Capable of the work, but struggling to show it.
Careless mistakes, unfinished tests, messy books and long, tearful homework evenings are common. Marks often do not reflect what the child actually knows.
- Careless mistakes in tests
- Unfinished classwork
- Homework that takes hours
- Difficulty organising books and bags
Study skills, planning tools and remedial support help your child work in ways that suit their attention, and we can share strategies with school.
Emotions and frustration
Big feelings that come fast and go fast.
Many children with attention difficulties also feel things intensely. Small frustrations can turn into meltdowns, and constant correction can wear down self-esteem.
- Quick frustration or anger
- Meltdowns over small things
- Saying "I am bad" or "I am stupid"
- Giving up easily
Therapy helps children name and manage their feelings, and rebuild a kinder view of themselves.
Friendships
Difficulty keeping friends despite wanting them.
Impulsivity and restlessness can make play hard for other children. Your child may be invited less, or left out of games.
- Few close friends
- Fallings-out during games
- Being left out
- Difficulty reading social cues
Social skills work through play and role-play helps with turn-taking, joining in and repairing after a falling-out.
Also Here For You
Families often come to us for these too:
Behaviour therapy
Calmer routines and clear, consistent responses at home.
Learn more
Remedial therapy
Structured support for reading, writing and study skills.
Learn more
Parenting support
Support for you, because parenting a busy brain is tiring.
Learn more
Why This Kind Of Support Helps
Understanding changes everything
When adults understand attention difficulties, they respond with strategy instead of frustration.
Many hands
Progress is faster when home, school and therapy use the same approach.
Strengths matter too
Many children with ADHD are curious, creative and energetic. Therapy builds on those strengths.
No Crisis Needed
You do not need a diagnosis to start getting practical support.
How It Works
Reach out
Understand your child
Agree a plan
Review as you go
What A First Session Is Like
The first meeting usually starts with you, the parent. Your therapist will ask about your child’s development, a typical day, school reports and what you have tried. Your child then meets the therapist through games and activities. By the end you will have a clearer picture and some first strategies.
Child Psychologists And Therapists
For assessment, therapy and practical guidance, in person or online.
A Specialist, If Needed
We can connect you with a paediatrician or psychiatrist when a medical opinion is worth having.
Parents, Always
You are part of the plan, with guidance on what to do at home.
For parents, teachers and caregivers
Children with attention difficulties do best with structure, patience and plenty of encouragement. A few things help.
- Give one instruction at a time, with eye contact.
- Break tasks into short chunks with breaks in between.
- Catch them being good, and say so specifically.
- Keep routines predictable, especially mornings and bedtime.
If a child needs help right now
- If a child talks about wanting to die, harm themselves or not wanting to be here, or you believe they are in danger, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency.
- For free mental health support at any time, for you or your child, call the government's Tele-MANAS helpline on 14416 or 1-800 891 4416.
- Trijog is not an emergency service. Our sessions are by appointment, in person in Mumbai or online.
If any of these is happening, please do not wait for an appointment. Call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency. Tele-MANAS is free and open any time on 14416 or 1-800 891 4416.
Frequently Asked Questions
A formal diagnosis is made by a qualified specialist, such as a developmental paediatrician or child psychiatrist. We provide therapy and support, and can guide you on getting an assessment.
Yes. Practical strategies help children with attention difficulties whether or not they have a formal diagnosis.
Our therapists do not prescribe. Some children with ADHD benefit from medicine prescribed by a specialist, and we can connect you if it is worth discussing. The decision stays yours.
With your permission, we can share strategies with teachers so support is consistent.
Parent guidance and some sessions with older children work well online. Occupational therapy is usually best in person.
Yes. Girls are often missed because they may be quieter and more dreamy than restless. If you are concerned, it is worth asking.
Visit Our Centres
Meet your child’s therapist in person at one of our three Mumbai centres.
Powai
406, 4th Floor, B-Wing, Powai Plaza, opp. Nirvana Park, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076
Phone: 1800 202 7180
Time: Mon to Sat, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Bandra
Office No. G6, Bandra Nicholas C.H.S Ltd, Sherlyn Rajan Road, Rizvi Complex, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Phone: 1800 202 7180
Time: Mon to Sat, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Prabhadevi
Dr. Palep's Polyclinic, Manoj Co-Operative Hsg Society, Shankar Ghanekar Marg, opp. Rachana Sansad College of Architecture, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025
Phone: 1800 202 7180
Time: Mon to Sat, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Start With One Conversation
You do not need to have it all figured out. Tell us what you are seeing, and we will take it from there.
If a child is thinking of ending their life or harming themselves, or is unsafe right now, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency. For free support any time, call the government’s Tele-MANAS helpline on 14416 or 1-800 891 4416. Trijog is not an emergency service. Outside India, call your local emergency number.
Educational content, not therapy or a diagnosis. A Trijog therapist can help with what is specific to your child.