The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, in collaboration with the Haysville School District, is excited to announce the 2025 Building Relationships and Targeting Healthy Emotions (BREATHE) summer program. This initiative offers a therapeutic alternative to medication for children exhibiting symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Designed for students from kindergarten through fifth grade, BREATHE focuses on enhancing social skills and behavioral regulation through engaging sports and recreational activities.
Program Details:
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Duration: June 2 to July 25, 2025
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Schedule:
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Mondays: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Tuesdays: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wednesdays: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Throughout the program, children will have the opportunity to build friendships and improve athletic skills in a structured, treatment-focused environment that they find enjoyable and similar to other recreational activities. Concurrently, parents will participate in weekly sessions every Thursday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These meetings are designed to discuss ADHD treatments and equip parents with tools to reinforce positive behavioral changes at home, focusing on reducing disruptive behaviors and enhancing compliance.
The BREATHE program has demonstrated significant improvements in children’s behavior. Data from previous sessions indicate notable enhancements in parent-reported ADHD symptoms, as well as positive feedback from teachers and the children themselves.
Enrollment is now open for the 2025 summer session. To apply or learn more about the program, please visit the official BREATHE program page. For additional inquiries, contact the program coordinators via the information provided on the website.