Welcome to the Pit Lane
A short parentâchild coâplay session to practice turnâtaking, repairing interruptions, and noticing needs.
Start a Session
Pick a length and a topic set. Then drive through three pit stops.
Quick Reminder
Team goal: practice friendly skills, not âperfectâ answers.
ADHDâfriendly: short turns, clear buttons, repair practice, and ânot sureâ is always okay.
âWeâre a pit crew team. We can pause, repair, and try again.â
Session Setup
Choose a length and a topic set. (You can change Settings anytime.)
1) Session length
2) Topic set
Tip: If Timer is ON, the Talk Token switches automatically every 20 seconds during Pit Stop 1.
- Pit Stop 1: TurnâTaking Turbo
- Pit Stop 2: Interrupt Bounce
- Pit Stop 3: Guess the Need
Pit Stop 1: TurnâTaking Turbo
The Talk Token switches between Parent and Child every 20 seconds (if Timer is ON).
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Parent tip: If the child is stuck, model a short answer first, then invite them to add one detail.
Pit Crew Coaching (Parent)
Pick one short line and keep movingâlike a pit crew.
If someone interrupts, we practice a repair phrase in Pit Stop 2âno scolding needed.
- Pit Stop 1: TurnâTaking Turbo
- Pit Stop 2: Interrupt Bounce
- Pit Stop 3: Guess the Need
Pit Stop 2: Interrupt Bounce
Practice a quick repair phrase. Parent responds with one supportive line. Collect Repair Stars.
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Child: pick a repair phrase.
Parent turn
Press the supportive response to âlock inâ the repair.
Coaching (Parent)
Keep it short, warm, and specific.
Stars are just âwe practiced!â pointsâno winning or losing.
- Pit Stop 1: TurnâTaking Turbo
- Pit Stop 2: Interrupt Bounce
- Pit Stop 3: Guess the Need
Pit Stop 3: Guess the Need
Notice cues, then ask a checking question. (âNot sureâ is always a good choice.)
Pick what the person might need.
Step 2: Ask a checking question
Direct questions help friends understand each other.
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Coaching (Parent)
Support noticing without turning it into a quiz.
Pick a quiet signal you can use in real life: âpause,â âslow down,â or âyour turn.â Youâll choose one at the end.
Finish Line
Build your âFriendship Toolkitâ from what you practiced today.
My Friendship Toolkit
Choose 2 favorite repair phrases + 2 favorite checking questions. Then add a secret signal.
1) Favorite repair phrases (pick 2)
Pick exactly 2.
2) Favorite checking questions (pick 2)
Pick exactly 2.
3) Secret signal (team idea)
A quiet signal you can use when someone needs a repair or a pause.
Printable Card
Print and keep it somewhere easy to see (fridge, backpack, desk).
My Friendship Toolkit
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âNot sureâ is okay. We can ask what someone needs.