ADHD in the classroom can present significant challenges for children, young people, teachers, and school staff, particularly in relation to attention, organisation, impulsivity, and self-regulation. This event explores evidence-based ADHD classroom strategies and school-based interventions designed to support learning, behaviour, and engagement in educational settings.
Bringing together practical guidance for teachers, psychologists, and other professionals, the session will cover classroom accommodations, behavioural approaches, organisational support, and collaborative school–family strategies that can help students with ADHD succeed. With a focus on real-world application, the event offers actionable ideas to strengthen ADHD support in schools and improve outcomes for children and young people.
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| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| ACAMH paying Members (Online, Concession) | £59 (Join now and save) |
| ACAMH Learn Account Holders | £79 |
| Non Members | £79 |
| ACAMH Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Members | £5 |
| LMIC Members | Free |
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 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 objectives:
- 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.
FAQs on the Topic
1. How does ADHD affect learning and behaviour in school?
ADHD can impact attention, emotional regulation, organisation, impulse control, and task completion. Students may struggle with sustaining effort, following instructions, managing materials, or staying engaged during longer classroom activities.
2. Why do children with ADHD often struggle with organisation and homework?
Many students with ADHD experience difficulties with planning, time management, remembering assignments, and organising materials. These challenges are often related to differences in executive functioning and self-regulation, rather than a lack of effort or motivation.
3. Can classroom strategies improve outcomes for students with ADHD?
Classroom and behavioural interventions can substantially improve attention, organisation, self-regulation, and participation, particularly when implemented consistently. Research supports behavioural classroom management, positive reinforcement systems, organisational supports, movement breaks, and structured routines as some of the most effective school-based interventions for ADHD.
4. Can behavioural interventions improve ADHD symptoms at school?
Yes. Evidence-based behavioural interventions, including daily report cards, reward systems, and clear classroom expectations, have been shown to improve academic engagement, reduce disruptive behaviour, and strengthen self-regulation in students with ADHD.
5. How can teachers and parents work together to support a child with ADHD?
Consistent communication between home and school helps reinforce the same behavioural goals and organisational strategies across settings. Collaborative approaches between teachers, parents, school psychologists, and clinicians are associated with better long-term outcomes for children with ADHD.
Blog
ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies to Improve Attention, Engagement, and Self‑Regulation
Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in school‑aged children and adolescents. In classroom contexts, ADHD is often associated with difficulties in sustained attention, organisation, behavioural and emotional regulation, and academic engagement. These challenges can affect both learning and social functioning if not appropriately supported. Blog by Professor Francisco Musich.
Meet the Speakers
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.
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