Understanding ADHD in children and how to support them at school

Understanding ADHD in children and how to support them at school

Know the telltale signs of ADHD primary school children, what to do if you have concerns, and how to support them in a school setting.

By National Centre for Mental Health

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Online

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • Online

About this event

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.

Whether you're an educator, parent, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is aimed at professionals who work with children in a primary school setting.

How do I join the webinar?

You can join the webinar by clicking the Microsoft Teams link provided in your registration confirmation email. You do not need a Microsoft Teams account to join — simply choose the option to join via your web browser or as a guest.

How do I ask a question?

You can presubmit a question about ADHD in children and supporting them at school on the booking form. If there is time, we may also take questions using the Q&A function on Teams during the webinar.

Free
Oct 7 · 8:00 AM PDT