Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Training

This course has been designed to help the learner understand and apply practical, inclusive strategies for supporting children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It explores how ADHD presents across the lifespan and how to create environments that reduce distress, build on strengths, and promote meaningful participation. The course adopts a neurodiversity-affirming approach to promote dignity, autonomy, and inclusion.

There are exercises throughout the course to help the learner reflect on attitudes toward neurodivergence and apply their understanding in real-world scenarios.

The aim of the course is to introduce best practice techniques and provide practical tools, frameworks, and strategies which, when applied, can help the learner competently support individuals with ADHD across care, education, and community settings.

The content includes:

• 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.