17/03/2026
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When her nervous system shifts outside her Window of Capacity at school, it can feel like:
irritation
racing thoughts
restlessness
difficulty focusing
or suddenly feeling flat, moody and switched off.
Girls with ADHD experience this a lot in classrooms, especially after a day of masking and sensory overload.
The good news is regulation doesn’t always require a break or a big strategy. Sometimes it’s just micro nervous system adjustments that bring her energy back toward balance ... like quietly turning the energy dial without anyone noticing.
Here are a few subtle ones she can try while sitting in class:
1️⃣ Orienting reset
Find the horizon with your eyes (a window or the back wall). Slowly look left, right, up, down, then over each shoulder. If there are no windows, imagine the horizon. This can help widen visual awareness and reduce tunnel vision during overwhelm.
2️⃣ Long breath out
Take a breath in, then slowly breathe out like you’re fogging up a window. Longer exhales can help bring nervous system energy down when your body feels activated.
3️⃣ Gentle rocking
Very slightly sway in your chair or even peddle one foot back and forth on the floor. Small rhythmic movement can help settle nervous system energy and support focus.
4️⃣ Deep pressure reset
Under the desk, gently squeeze your thighs or squeeze up and down your upper arms. Deep pressure can help the body feel more organised and grounded.
5️⃣ Bilateral hand pass
Quietly pass a small object between your hands under the desk - a rubber, small squishy, ball of scrunched paper or fidget. Bilateral movement can help the brain come back online and regulate.
6️⃣ Micro movement reset
Roll your ankles, shrug your shoulders up then slowly drop them a couple of times. Small movements can release tension the body has been holding.
These are quiet regulation tools ADHD girls use at school without anyone noticing.
💛Try one. If it helps, keep it in your toolkit.
If not, try another.
*educational content only. Not a replacement for therapy or medical advice