ADHD Training Course
This comprehensive ADHD Training Course equips mental health, education, and healthcare professionals with the clinical knowledge and practical tools to assess, diagnose, and treat ADHD across the lifespan. From neuroscience fundamentals to advanced case management, every module is grounded in current evidence and real-world application.
What you will learn:
You will gain a thorough understanding of ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition, including its brain-based mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and how symptoms change across the lifespan. You will learn to conduct comprehensive assessments, apply behavioural and cognitive-behavioural interventions, and coordinate medication management within a multidisciplinary team. The course covers school-based accommodations, family systems support, cultural competence, and ADHD coaching principles. You will also explore lifestyle and mindfulness-based adjunct strategies, technology tools, and professional advocacy skills. By the end, you will be prepared to manage complex, comorbid, and treatment-resistant ADHD cases with confidence.
How you study in practice ADHD Training Course
How you practise ADHD Training Course
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Course content
8 Chapters • 38 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsUnderstanding ADHD: Foundations and Facts
Understanding ADHD: Foundations and Facts
Lesson 1 • Neuroscience Behind ADHD
Explains the brain-based mechanisms underlying ADHD symptoms. Connects neurological findings to observable behaviours professionals encounter.
Lesson 2 • Debunking Common ADHD Myths
Addresses widespread misconceptions that impede accurate identification and support. Equips professionals to counter stigma with evidence.
Lesson 3 • Defining ADHD and Its Core Features
Establishes the clinical definition of ADHD and its three primary presentations. Grounds all subsequent learning in accurate, consensus-based terminology.
Lesson 4 • ADHD Across the Lifespan
Traces how ADHD symptoms evolve from childhood through adulthood. Prepares professionals to recognise age-specific presentations.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsADHD Assessment and Diagnostic Process
ADHD Assessment and Diagnostic Process
Lesson 1 • Clinical Interviews and Observation
Develops structured interviewing skills for gathering developmental and symptom history. Connects observational data to diagnostic decision-making.
Lesson 2 • Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidities
Identifies conditions that mimic or co-occur with ADHD and guides accurate differentiation. Prevents misdiagnosis and missed dual diagnoses.
Lesson 3 • Rating Scales and Behavioural Checklists
Reviews validated rating instruments used across age groups and informants. Teaches proper administration, scoring, and interpretation of results.
Lesson 4 • Principles of Comprehensive ADHD Assessment
Outlines why no single test diagnoses ADHD and what a thorough evaluation includes. Sets the standard for ethical, evidence-based practice.
Lesson 5 • Communicating Assessment Results
Teaches professionals to translate evaluation findings into clear, actionable feedback. Builds skills for written reports and feedback sessions.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsExecutive Function and ADHD Impact
Executive Function and ADHD Impact
Lesson 1 • Executive Function Model of ADHD
Introduces leading theoretical models explaining ADHD through executive dysfunction. Provides a framework for understanding why symptoms cause functional impairment.
Lesson 2 • Functional Impairment Assessment
Teaches methods for measuring real-world impairment beyond symptom counts. Guides professionals in setting meaningful, function-based intervention goals.
Lesson 3 • Social and Emotional Consequences
Explores how ADHD affects relationships, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. Connects emotional dysregulation to intervention priorities.
Lesson 4 • Academic and Occupational Impairment
Maps executive function deficits to struggles in school and workplace settings. Enables professionals to anticipate and address domain-specific challenges.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsEvidence-Based Behavioural Interventions
Evidence-Based Behavioural Interventions
Lesson 1 • Parent Training Programmes
Covers structured parent training models with the strongest evidence base for ADHD. Teaches professionals to deliver or refer families to these programmes.
Lesson 2 • Designing Individualised Behaviour Plans
Integrates assessment data and behavioural principles into a cohesive written plan. Develops skills for collaborative plan development and progress monitoring.
Lesson 3 • Principles of Behaviour Management
Establishes operant conditioning principles underlying all behavioural ADHD interventions. Provides the conceptual foundation for designing effective behaviour plans.
Lesson 4 • Self-Management and Self-Monitoring
Teaches individuals with ADHD to observe and regulate their own behaviour. Builds independence by reducing reliance on external behavioural controls.
Lesson 5 • Classroom Behavioural Strategies
Equips professionals with teacher-facing strategies to reduce ADHD-related disruption. Bridges assessment findings to practical classroom accommodations.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsMedication Management in ADHD Treatment
Medication Management in ADHD Treatment
Lesson 1 • Medication Adherence and Barriers
Addresses why individuals discontinue ADHD medication and how to improve adherence. Connects adherence strategies to long-term treatment success.
Lesson 2 • Coordinating Medication with Other Treatments
Guides professionals in integrating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Emphasises team-based communication for optimal combined treatment.
Lesson 3 • Monitoring Side Effects and Safety
Identifies common and serious adverse effects requiring clinical attention. Teaches systematic monitoring protocols to protect patient safety.
Lesson 4 • Overview of ADHD Medications
Surveys stimulant and non-stimulant medication classes used in ADHD treatment. Establishes foundational pharmacology knowledge for non-prescribing professionals.
Lesson 5 • Titration and Dosing Principles
Explains how prescribers optimise medication dose and timing for individual patients. Prepares professionals to understand and communicate titration processes.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsCognitive-Behavioural and Skills-Based Interventions
Cognitive-Behavioural and Skills-Based Interventions
Lesson 1 • Motivational Strategies and Goal Setting
Integrates motivational enhancement techniques to sustain engagement in skills training. Teaches professionals to set meaningful, achievable goals with clients.
Lesson 2 • Organisation and Time Management Training
Teaches structured skill-building modules targeting planning, prioritisation, and time use. Directly addresses the executive function deficits identified in earlier chapters.
Lesson 3 • Emotional Regulation Skills Training
Provides tools for managing emotional impulsivity and frustration tolerance in ADHD. Builds on the emotional consequences explored in the executive function chapter.
Lesson 4 • Social Skills Intervention for ADHD
Covers structured social skills training approaches designed for individuals with ADHD. Addresses peer relationship deficits identified in the executive function chapter.
Lesson 5 • CBT Adaptations for ADHD
Explains how standard CBT is modified to address ADHD-specific cognitive and behavioural patterns. Prepares professionals to deliver adapted protocols effectively.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsSchool-Based ADHD Support and Accommodations
School-Based ADHD Support and Accommodations
Lesson 1 • Educational Rights and Support Frameworks
Explains the regulatory frameworks governing educational accommodations for learners with disabilities. Establishes the legal and ethical context for school-based ADHD support.
Lesson 2 • Designing Effective Accommodation Plans
Teaches how to select and document accommodations matched to individual learner needs. Connects assessment findings to specific, measurable school supports.
Lesson 3 • Monitoring Learner Progress in School
Establishes systems for tracking academic and behavioural outcomes within school settings. Enables data-driven decisions about accommodation effectiveness.
Lesson 4 • Transition Planning for Learners with ADHD
Prepares professionals to support learners moving between educational levels or into employment. Addresses the unique challenges ADHD presents during academic transitions.
Lesson 5 • Collaborating with Teachers and School Staff
Develops skills for productive consultation with educators implementing ADHD supports. Bridges clinical knowledge and classroom practice through effective communication.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsAdvanced Practice: Complex Cases and Long-Term Management
Advanced Practice: Complex Cases and Long-Term Management
Lesson 1 • Treatment-Resistant ADHD Presentations
Identifies factors contributing to poor treatment response and guides systematic problem-solving. Builds advanced clinical reasoning for cases that do not respond to standard approaches.
Lesson 2 • Long-Term Treatment Planning and Monitoring
Establishes frameworks for sustaining treatment gains and adapting plans over years. Prepares professionals for the chronic care model applied to ADHD.
Lesson 3 • Ethical and Professional Practice Issues
Addresses ethical dilemmas unique to ADHD practice, including overdiagnosis and medication concerns. Reinforces professional standards for responsible, evidence-based care.
Lesson 4 • Building Sustainable Support Systems
Guides professionals in creating community and family networks that sustain ADHD management. Integrates all course content into a holistic, systems-level approach.
Lesson 5 • Managing ADHD with Multiple Comorbidities
Develops treatment sequencing and prioritisation skills for ADHD plus co-occurring conditions. Extends differential diagnosis skills into active treatment planning.
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This course is for you:
School psychologists: wanting deeper ADHD-specific clinical expertise and tools.
Licensed counsellors: ready to expand their neurodevelopmental disorder competency.
Special education teachers: seeking science-backed strategies for ADHD students.
Paediatric nurses: needing structured knowledge to support ADHD medication monitoring.
Career changers entering mental health: building a strong ADHD practice foundation.
Social workers: aiming to better serve families navigating ADHD diagnoses.
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