ADHD in the Classroom: Accommodations and Behavioural Supports

7 July 2026 4pm

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Tags: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), Evidence-based… Show all

Topics: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), Evidence-based, Intervention, Management, Mental health, School
Populations: Adolescents, Children and Young People, Educators / Teachers, Learning difficulties, Neurodiversity
Interventions: School-based interventions
Publication Types: In practice, Primer

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ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions seen in both clinics and classrooms, yet translating assessment into effective school-based support can be challenging. In this focused session, Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez will explore evidence-informed classroom accommodations and behavioural strategies that improve attention, engagement and self-regulation. Designed for clinicians and teachers, this event offers practical tools to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for students with ADHD.

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About the session

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental condition affecting children, yet it is often misunderstood as a problem of willpower or motivation. Nearly all children with ADHD experience challenges in the classroom setting, and the ways educators and parents navigate of these difficulties can set them on course to believe in their own abilities or to struggle more to stay engaged in school over time. This webinar provides a brain-based framework for understanding ADHD, emphasizing how differences in executive functioning, reward processing, and self-regulation shape students’ attention, behavior, and learning in classroom settings. Participants will learn how ADHD affects the skills that promote learning, including sustaining effort, following multi-step instructions, managing materials, regulating emotions, and engaging consistently in classroom tasks.

Building on this foundation, the webinar will translate the research into practical, evidence-based strategies that educators and parents can use to support children’s success at school. Attendees will learn how to set up environments that support attention and engagement and to provide the most successful classroom accommodations for ADHD. We will then focus on the use of positive behavioral strategies to increase engagement and success and respond effectively to ADHD-related challenges and disruptive behavior. The session will also highlight ways to strengthen teacher–student and parent–child partnerships to ensure the same goals and messaging are shared across settings.

This webinar is designed for educators, parents, school professionals, and clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of ADHD and strengthen their ability to support students’ learning, participation, and long-term success. Participants will leave with concrete tools and a compassionate, science-informed perspective on ADHD in the classroom.

Learning outcomes

Identify common ways ADHD impacts classroom participation and learning, including challenges with starting tasks, maintaining effort, organization, emotional regulation, and holding back from impulsive behavior.
Apply behavioral strategies to support students with ADHD, including proactive classroom accommodations and use of positive reinforcement systems.
Understand ways to support collaboration between parents and educators to create a comprehensive support plan for managing ADHD.

Who should attend

Primary audience; Education Professionals (Classroom teachers, SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, Specialist teachers), Clinicians (Clinical Psychologists, CAMHS practitioners, ADHD specialists, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, CBT therapists working with ADHD.

About the speaker

Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez

Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is a clinical psychologist and co-Director of the Behavior and Attention Management Specialty Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Her specialization and research interests include parent-focused behavioral treatments for ADHD and the association of ADHD with health risk behaviors, especially physical activity and screen use. She also co-directs the First Approach Skills Training (FAST) program at Seattle Children’s, where she develops and disseminates brief behavioral treatments for integrated care settings.

Following her superb webinar last year on ADHD we welcome back Associate Professor Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Check out some of Erin’s talks on ACAMH Learn.