Course: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Training
Description
This course introduces practical and inclusive strategies for supporting children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) across care, education, and community settings. Grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, it explores how ADHD presents across the lifespan and how to create environments that reduce distress, build on strengths, and promote meaningful participation.
Participants will gain insight into the cognitive and emotional experiences of individuals with ADHD. The training is designed for professionals and caregivers who aim to promote dignity, inclusion, and autonomy in their support practices. It encourages reflection on attitudes toward neurodivergence and provides practical tools to adapt routines, expectations, and interactions in ways that empower individuals to thrive.
Course Contents:
- What is ADHD? | National Geographic Video
- How ADHD Presents
- Why ADHD Happens
- DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
- Result of Functional Disruption
- What Care is Needed
- NICE Update: Understanding The Changing Landscape of ADHD Awareness and Treatment
- Evolving Challenges and Recommendations
- iThrive Framework
- Supporting Children and Young People with ADHD
- Clinical Assessment and Direct Observation
- Using Child Friendly Language
- Useful Tools
- Medication
- Case Study: Ryan, Age 12
- Resources
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This course should take up to two hours to complete and will provide two CPD Points.
Content
Course overview
This course provides practical, inclusive strategies for supporting children and adults with ADHD in care, education, and community settings. It explores how ADHD presents across the lifespan and promotes a neurodiversity-affirming approach that focuses on strengths, dignity, and inclusion. Learners will gain practical tools to adapt environments, routines, and interactions that encourage wellbeing. This course includes audio and videos.
Course contents
· What is ADHD?
· How ADHD Presents
· Why ADHD Happens
· DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
· Result of Functional Disruption
· What Care is Needed
· NICE Update: Understanding The Changing Landscape of ADHD Awareness and Treatment
· Evolving Challenges and Recommendations
· iThrive Framework
· Supporting Children and Young People with ADHD
· Clinical Assessment and Direct Observation
· Using Child Friendly Language
· Useful Tools
· Medication
· Case Study: Ryan, Age 12
Who should enroll?
· Care workers and support workers
· Healthcare professionals
· Social workers and youth workers
· Early years practitioners and childcare staff
· Residential and domiciliary care staff
· Family carers
· Teachers, teaching assistants and SEN staff
This course is relevant for anyone wanting to provide inclusive, strengths-based support for neurodivergent individuals.
Certification/Learning Outcomes
A printable digital certificate is issued upon completing the module(s) and the end of section quizzes On completing this course, you will:
· Understand what ADHD is and what it is not
· Recognise the signs and symptoms of ADHD in both children and adults within care settings
· Apply practical support strategies—such as structured routines and positive reinforcement · Communicate effectively with families, schools, and healthcare professionals to promote consistent ADHD management · Work on their own development needs through self-reflection · Reflect on their own attitudes toward ADHD and adopt an empathetic, strengths-based approach in caregiving
Course Info
| Has Audio | : | No |
| Modules | : | 1 |
| Lectures | : | 36 |
| CPD Hours | : | 2.00 |