Course 03
Understanding the ADHD Child
Specialist Training for Teachers and Education Staff
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children, yet it is still widely misunderstood in schools and classrooms. Around 5% of children are affected, which means in an average classroom, there are likely one or two pupils with ADHD, whether identified or not.
Who is this course for?
- Primary and secondary school teachers
- ASN / SEND teachers
- Classroom assistants and pupil support staff
- Guidance teachers and pastoral care staff
- Headteachers and senior leadership teams
- Early years staff & college lecturers
Course Details
What is the course about?
This course helps education professionals understand ADHD beyond the stereotypes. It explores what ADHD actually is, how it presents in different ways, and why it is so often misunderstood.
- Impulsivity and blurting out
- Difficulty following instructions
- Poor concentration and distraction
- Emotional dysregulation and overreaction
- Procrastination and poor time management
- Hyperactivity and restlessness
- Social difficulties and misinterpretation
- School disengagement and underachievement
Why is this course so important?
Too many children with ADHD are still being misunderstood. They are labelled as disruptive, lazy, rude, or defiant — when in reality they may be struggling with something fundamentally neurological.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will:
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A clearer understanding of ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition
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Better awareness of how ADHD presents beyond usual stereotypes
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Practical insight into what ADHD behaviours may look like in the classroom
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More confidence in adapting communication, expectations, and support strategies
ADHD does not always look like hyperactivity. Sometimes it looks like daydreaming, overwhelm, emotional outbursts, or a child who is constantly misunderstood. This course helps teachers recognise ADHD and respond in ways that improve learning, relationships, and wellbeing.