Support Children with ADHD: Recognise, Respond, Help Them Thrive
- International Open Academy
- Sep 22, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 4
A practical, easy-to-follow course by Dr. Dawn Ferrara that helps you understand ADHD and apply real-world strategies at home, in classrooms, and in everyday relationships.
Who it’s for...
Parents and carers
Teachers and learning support staff
Early childhood educators (childcare / OSHC)
Therapists and allied health professionals
School counsellors and wellbeing staff
Coaches, mentors, and youth workers
What you’ll be able to do...
Spot common ADHD signs and differentiate “busy behaviour” from patterns that need support
Decide when and how to seek help, including what assessment/treatment pathways can look like
Explain ADHD in clear, non-blaming terms (causes, contributing factors, and how it shows up day-to-day)
Use classroom-ready strategies that improve focus, reduce disruption, and support learning
Build a strengths-based support approach that improves family harmony and reduces relationship tension
Format...
Online self-paced (enrol anytime)
Time + CPD hours...
Estimated 3 hours self-paced learning (CPD hours may vary by profession/provider rules)
Assessment Options...
None (certificate of completion typically provided by the delivery partner)
Provider...
Course designed and presented by Dr. Dawn Ferrara and delivered via a Nexus College education partner (you’ll enrol through the partner link on the Nexus page).
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