Introduction to ADHD

‘An Introduction to ADHD’ is a three-hour training session that begins with an exploration of what attention is and its role in executive functioning and learning, followed by a detailed look at how attention-based difficulties may present. This session will consider the term ‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)’, including its assessment and potential treatment. The session will close with a look at the practical strategies which can be employed in school to promote learning and wellbeing in children and young people who present with attention-based difficulties.

By the end of this training all attendees will have:- Gained an understanding of what attention and attention-based difficulties are including what ADHD is and what it isn’t- Considered the behaviours we might see- Looked at the potential challenges faced by children with attention-based difficultiesincluding those with a diagnosis of ADHD.- Identified practical ways to support children with attention-based difficulties, including thosewith a diagnosis of ADHD.