ADHD in Schools and Learning

Overview

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects millions of students worldwide, influencing their focus, behavior, learning, and emotional wellbeing. Teachers, parents, and school staff often struggle to recognize the signs, provide effective support, or implement strategies that foster academic and personal growth.

This ADHD in Schools and Learning course provides practical insights and evidence-based strategies to help educators, school counselors, and caregivers create inclusive and supportive learning environments. By integrating ADHD awareness, mental health principles, psychology, counselling, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) techniques, this course empowers you to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Whether you’re a teacher, school counselor, parent, or aspiring educator, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to make a positive impact in the classroom and beyond.

Course Description

Understanding ADHD in the school setting goes beyond academic performance—it encompasses behavior, emotional regulation, social interactions, and self-esteem. Misunderstandings about ADHD can lead to frustration, missed learning opportunities, and increased mental health challenges.

The ADHD in Schools and Learning program blends theory and practical strategies to give you actionable skills you can apply immediately.

You will learn to:

• Recognize ADHD in students
• • Understand the different types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.
  • Identify symptoms in children and adolescents that affect learning, social interactions, and behavior.
• Apply psychological principles
• • Explore how ADHD impacts attention, memory, and executive function.
  • Learn the psychological factors that influence learning challenges and behavior.
• Integrate counselling techniques
• • Develop active listening skills and empathy to support students effectively.
  • Use practical strategies to help students manage stress, frustration, and emotions.
• Implement CBT strategies in education
• • Introduce cognitive-behavioral techniques to enhance focus, organization, and self-regulation.
  • Help students develop positive coping strategies and problem-solving skills.
• Promote mental health and wellbeing in schools
• • Reduce stigma surrounding ADHD and mental health challenges.
  • Foster inclusive classrooms where students feel supported, understood, and empowered.

Course features include:

• Lifetime access to lessons and resources for ongoing reference.
• Certification upon completion, enhancing your professional credentials.
• Expert-led modules with practical guidance for educators and caregivers.
• Interactive exercises and case studies for real-world application.
• Flexible, self-paced learning, accessible from any device.

By the end of this course, you’ll be confident in recognizing ADHD, supporting students, and applying psychology-informed strategies that improve learning outcomes and overall wellbeing.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone involved in education, child development, or student support, including:

1. Teachers and educators
2. • Learn strategies to support students with ADHD in the classroom.
   • Adapt lesson plans and teaching methods for diverse learning needs.
3. School counselors and psychologists
4. • Apply counselling and CBT techniques to support student mental health.
   • Strengthen your ability to identify and address learning and behavioral challenges.
5. Parents and caregivers
6. • Understand how ADHD affects school performance and social interactions.
   • Gain practical tools to support your child’s academic and emotional growth.
7. Aspiring professionals in psychology, counselling, or therapy
8. • Gain foundational knowledge in ADHD awareness and mental health in school settings.
   • Prepare for advanced studies or career paths in education, therapy, or social work.
9. School administrators and support staff
10. • Promote policies and practices that foster inclusive learning environments.
    • Help reduce stigma and enhance student wellbeing school-wide.

If you are passionate about ADHD awareness and mental health in schools, this course equips you with practical knowledge to make a meaningful difference.

Requirements

The ADHD in Schools and Learning course is beginner-friendly and requires:

• A device with internet access (computer, tablet, or smartphone).
• Interest in ADHD awareness, psychology, counselling, and mental health.
• Willingness to apply practical strategies to support students in educational settings.

No prior background in psychology or counselling is needed. This course is accessible to teachers, parents, school staff, and students entering the field of education or child development.

Career Path

Completing this course enhances both personal and professional development, opening doors to a variety of opportunities:

1. Enhanced educational skills
2. • Improve classroom management and lesson planning with ADHD-aware strategies.
   • Foster an inclusive environment that supports all learners.
3. Professional credentials
4. • Receive a certificate of completion to add to your CV or professional profile.
   • Stand out in education, child development, or mental health support roles.
5. Pathway to advanced studies
6. • Use this course as a foundation for further study in psychology, counselling, therapy, or CBT.
   • Gain confidence before pursuing professional qualifications.
7. Community and advocacy impact
8. • Become a mental health and ADHD advocate in schools and your community.
   • Reduce stigma, promote awareness, and support positive student outcomes.

By completing this course, you will be equipped with practical strategies and foundational knowledge to support students with ADHD, improve mental health outcomes, and make a real difference in educational settings.

Take Action Today

Supporting students with ADHD starts with awareness, understanding, and action. The ADHD in Schools and Learning course combines ADHD awareness, mental health principles, psychology, counselling, and CBT techniques to provide practical, real-world strategies for educators, parents, and caregivers.

With lifetime access, professional certification, and expert guidance, you can start transforming classrooms and daily learning experiences for students with ADHD.

Enroll now and take the first step toward creating inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environments today.