Join us for an insightful and practical webinar on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with researcher Dr Joanna Martin from the Division of Psychological Medicine at Cardiff University.
This webinar is aimed at primary school staff in Wales.
Whether you're an educator or professional working with young people, this session will equip you with the latest research and strategies to better recognise and support children with ADHD - especially in a primary school setting.
What you’ll learn:
- How ADHD presents differently in girls and boys - and why that matters
- Early signs of ADHD to look for in primary school-aged children
- What to do if you're concerned about a child
- Strategies and support tools to help children thrive in school
- Insights into a new, gender-inclusive ADHD assessment tool
- A look ahead at an exciting schools-based research study launching in Wales
🌟 Stay for the live Q&A to ask your questions directly to Dr Martin!
About the speaker
Dr Joanna Martin is a Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University and part of the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health.
With over 15 years of ADHD research experience, her work focuses on improving early diagnosis—especially among girls, who are often under-identified.
Funded by Health and Care Research Wales, she is currently developing an innovative, inclusive assessment tool to support early identification of ADHD in young children.
Reserve your spot now!📌 Ideal for teachers, ALN/SENCos and other professionals who work with primary school children.
About the event organisers
The event is organised by the Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health in collaboration with the National Centre for Mental Health at Cardiff University.
The Wolfson Centre is a dedicated interdisciplinary research centre focusing on reducing anxiety and depression in young people.
The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) brings together world-leading researchers from Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor Universities to learn more about the triggers and causes of mental health problems
