Splash pad Q&A: adhd

Splash pads are great for ADHD — high movement, sensory input, and built-in dopamine. Pick fenced single-exit pads, set a clear visual boundary (your bench), use a pre-visit routine, and bring fidget toys for waiting. Plan post-pad decompression too.

Stimulants reduce appetite and increase fluid loss — kids on Ritalin or Adderall need extra hydration and snack reminders. Some families take 'med holidays' in summer for growth catch-up; talk to the prescriber. Splash pads are usually fine on or off meds.