Session Description
The transition to post-primary school creates a "perfect storm" for students with ADHD, who must suddenly navigate complex timetables, multiple teachers, and increased demands on their self-regulation.
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This session provides educators with the tools to understand why these students struggle and how to support them effectively without increasing teacher workload.
We move beyond the stereotype of the "disruptive boy" to explore how ADHD impacts learning, organization, and social development in adolescence. By focusing on Executive Function scaffolding, teachers will learn how to adjust their instruction and classroom environment to reduce friction. This course offers a realistic, strengths-based approach to managing neurodiversity in a busy secondary school environment.
What You Will Learn
How to Spot the "Hidden" Signs: Identify how ADHD manifests differently in teenagers, including internalized symptoms like anxiety, task paralysis, and social masking.
Practical Classroom Strategies: Master low-effort, high-impact instructional techniques that support working memory and keep students on task during lessons.
The "Why" Behind the Behavior: Understand the link between Executive Function deficits (like time blindness and disorganization) and classroom disruption, shifting from blame to support.
Techniques for Student Independence: Learn how to structure the learning environment to help students organize their materials, manage their time, and self-regulate more effectively.
Hosted by: Clare Education Centre, Tralee Education Centre and Navan Education Centre.