This session is designed as an introduction to ADHD for both school staff and interested parents and provides positive and practical ideas
About this Event

ADHD - A positive and practical introduction

About this session

Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder

Do you have a pupil who has difficulty concentrating and staying focused?

Do they demonstrate a variety of behaviours that can challenge your classroom teaching?

Is it difficult to know how to plan for them, even though you have differentiated?

Do they seem unable to stay focussed long enough to complete a piece of work and may even demonstrate avoidance behaviours that can be challenging?

You may feel you need more understanding of ADHD to be able to get the best out of a young person.

This session provides a useful insight into ADHD. It looks at the positive aspects of ADHD and includes practical support suggestions as well as opportunities to ask questions.

Suitable for:

SENCos/ALNCos, Teachers, Learning Support Assistants and interested parents

As a result of this session you will feel more informed about ADHD and equipped with practical strategies to use at school and home

Also included:

Summary Handout
Certificate of Attendance

These will be emailed to you at the start of the session.

Session Leaders:

Carolyn Cairns

This session is led by Carolyn Cairns, an SEMH Specialist Teacher and Consultant. She worked as a class teacher for over 20 years before becoming a specialist teacher and Team Manager within a Local Authority Behaviour Support Team. She was also an integral part of the Local Authority Statutory Assessment panel.

As an independent specialist teacher and trainer, Carolyn has a proven track record of providing first-class support and advice for parents and teachers which she continues to do.

Duration: 1.5hrs

SEND Station

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Our Terms and Conditions

This is a live event.

Recordings of this session are not made or permitted and all materials are copyright SEND Station Ltd.

Pricing is per delegate.

Please purchase additional tickets if more than one person is planning to attend the session.

We do not issue refunds for missed events, but we will ensure you have access to the same event at a future date so long as let us know in advance of the event. We cannot offer access or move booking once the event is closed.

If the event does not take place due to a fault on our behalf, we will offer you the choice of rebooking free of charge or a refund.