Students with ADHD:

It's time to change the narrative.

As educators, we have the power to reshape the conversation around ADHD and, in doing so, transform the educational journey for students who live with it. ADHD is often misunderstood through a narrow lens that focuses on hyperactive, disruptive boy - yet this stereotype overlooks a growing number of girls who may experience ADHD in quieter, more internalised ways. Many of these girls grapple with anxiety, self-doubt, and a deep fear of failure, often going undiagnosed or misunderstood. By expanding our knowledge and embracing a more nuanced understanding of ADHD, we can begin to see beyond these outdated myths. When we approach ADHD with flexibility, empathy, and personalised adaptations, we can help all students—regardless of gender or personality—access their learning in ways that honour their strengths and address their challenges. Small adjustments, such as flexible seating, clear routines, or additional time for tasks, can make a world of difference in helping students feel confident, capable, and engaged. With this understanding, educators not only enhance their students' outcomes but also deepen their own professional expertise. Whether you're already an experienced educator or exploring a new role, your ability to support students with ADHD will make you an invaluable asset to any school or institution, fostering a positive, inclusive environment where every student can thrive

"Children with ADHD

have more than 100 times greater risk of being permanently excluded from school than other children..."

O’Regan, F. (2009)

Persistent disruptive behaviour and exclusion. ADHD in Practice, 1(1): 8–11

How you can help to change the conversation

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STAFF TRAINING

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Perfect for ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge to support those students with ADHD, with confidence and compassion.

A whole-setting approach is fundamental when striving to achieve successful and sustainable change in the way your team approaches it's neurodivergent students.

With a calm, knowledgable and consistent approach, improved attendance, attainment and student well-being.

If you are looking to really change the outcomes for your ADHD and other neurodivergent students, you have to go back to basics and look at the fundamentals of how things are done.

Carrying out a Neurodiversity in Schools Audit, is a great way to establish what is already working and what can be done differently to ensure that all your students are given every opportunity to reach their potential.

The future is striving to provide an equitable education for all.

"Telling a child with ADHD to concentrate harder or stop daydreaming, is like asking a nearsighted child to try and see farther when he's not wearing his glasses."

Nelson J. Dorta

If a child can't learn the way we teach,

maybe we should teach the way they learn

Ignacio Estrada

BLOG POST

Girls with ADHD in Education: Going Unnoticed

Girls with ADHD going unnoticed and unsupported in the UK education system is a massive problem. Yet, with a little bit of understanding this doesn’t have to be the case.

Head over to the Blog page to access the full article featured in the Autumn 2024 Edition of Education Choices Magazine.

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