This evidence-based training equips educators with actionable, neuro-affirming strategies to support students with ADHD. It bridges neuroscientific research with practical classroom management to reduce task avoidance, boost academic engagement, and foster supportive learning environments.

Aims of the Course

  • Demystify the ADHD Brain: dispel common neurodiversity myths and explore executive functioning deficits.
  • Optimise the Environment: adapt the physical classroom to reduce cognitive load.
  • Improve Instructional Design: tailor lesson delivery to minimise task avoidance.
  • Manage Emotional Escalation: support students experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).

Key Takeaways

  • Neuro-affirming Insights: a deeper understanding of the ADHD brain and how executive functioning impacts learning.
  • Actionable Adaptations: proven methods to modify lesson delivery and the physical environment to keep ADHD students engaged.
  • Emotional Support Tools: practical strategies to recognise and navigate Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) to help prevent behavioural escalation.

 

Karen Barker

Karen Barker

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