Presenter: Dr Jane Wenlock

Course Length: 1 hour(s)

Description:
In this course, the presenter will outline of the condition of ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The presenter will explore some of the characteristics that are associated with the condition, how students with ADHD might display those characteristics in a classroom setting or in a small group situation, and how the condition impacts on student learning. The presenter, an experienced teacher and leader will share some of the strategies that they have used when working with ES staff to support the learning of students with ADHD. The session will offer ideas for ES staff to use with students and classroom strategies that could be implemented to improve partnerships between ES and teaching staff to achieve the best outcomes for students with ADHD.

Standards addressed:

• 1.1.2 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of learners