Teaching children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Teaching Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is an interactive workshop that will provide you with knowledge and strategies to help children and adolescents with ADHD develop skills to navigate the challenges they face and make positive change in their lives.

Specialist Behaviour Support Services and Speech Pathology.

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If you have a team that would like a tailored, practical and interactive workshop on this topic please email Dolly Bhargava at [email protected].

Course Overview

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts brain development, causing persistent difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Without adequate support, children and adolescents with ADHD often experience challenges in academic achievement, social relationships, self-esteem, organisation, and overall wellbeing.

This interactive workshop provides caregivers, educators, behaviour support practitioners, disability staff, case managers, and allied health professionals with knowledge and strategies grounded in the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework. Participants will explore practical ways to support children and adolescents with ADHD to develop skills, navigate challenges, and make meaningful and lasting positive changes in their lives.

Learning Outcomes

In this practical and interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • Define and describe the core characteristics of ADHD.
  • Understand the causes and contributing factors of ADHD.
  • Identify the different types of ADHD and their presentations.
  • Apply PBS strategies to address the needs of children and adolescents with ADHD in childcare, school, home, employment, and community contexts.
  • Support students to develop skills in attention, self-regulation, organisation, and social interactions.
  • Promote resilience, independence, and positive self-esteem through proactive strategies.

Professional Development Relevance

This workshop contributes to the ongoing professional learning of teachers, behaviour support practitioners, support staff, parents, and allied health professionals. It addresses inclusive education and evidence-based practice, with a strong focus on PBS as a framework for supporting students with ADHD.

Key Links to Professional Growth

  • Builds deeper understanding of ADHD and how to respond to diverse learning and behavioural needs.
  • Strengthens capacity to design and implement PBS-based interventions.
  • Promotes safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
  • Encourages reflective and adaptive practice for ongoing professional growth.

Outcomes for Practice

  • Participants will leave with practical PBS strategies to support children and adolescents with ADHD.
  • The workshop promotes reflection, skill development, and confidence in managing challenges associated with ADHD.
  • Educators, caregivers, and practitioners will enhance their capacity to create lasting, positive change across school, home, and community settings.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is suitable for:

  • Primary and secondary teachers
  • Teacher assistants and learning support officers
  • Childcare educators
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Case managers
  • Disability support staff
  • Youth and community workers
  • Allied health professionals
  • Behaviour Support Practitioners

Delivery Format

The workshop is delivered in an interactive and practical style, combining theory, case studies, and hands-on strategies. Participants will engage in reflection, discussion, and activities designed for direct application in their roles.

Workshops can be delivered online or face-to-face, and each session is tailored to the specific needs, priorities, and context of your school, service, or organisation to ensure maximum relevance and impact.

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