ADHD Training
Master the full clinical landscape of ADHD with a training programme built for working professionals. From neurobiological foundations to integrated treatment planning, this course equips you with the assessment, intervention, and coaching skills your clients need. Elevate your practice with evidence-based strategies that work across the lifespan.
What you will learn:
This training covers every critical dimension of ADHD practice, starting with the neuroscience behind the diagnosis and moving through comprehensive assessment methods, evidence-based behavioural interventions, and pharmacological management. You will learn how to support clients across the lifespan, from children in educational settings to adults navigating careers and relationships. The curriculum addresses complex presentations, cultural competence, family systems, and ethical practice. You will also gain practical tools for coordinating interdisciplinary teams and long-term treatment monitoring. By the end, you will have the clinical knowledge and applied skills to deliver high-quality, equitable ADHD care.
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Course content
8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsUnderstanding ADHD: Foundations and Science
Understanding ADHD: Foundations and Science
Lesson 1 • ADHD Across the Lifespan
Symptom expression shifts from childhood through adulthood. Professionals learn to recognise age-specific presentations to avoid missed diagnoses.
Lesson 2 • Defining ADHD as a Neurodevelopmental Condition
ADHD is framed as a brain-based disorder, not a behavioural choice. This anchors all subsequent clinical and practical content.
Lesson 3 • Functional Impairment Domains
Maps how ADHD disrupts academic, occupational, social, and emotional functioning, establishing the scope of professional intervention needed.
Lesson 4 • Neurobiological Mechanisms of ADHD
Covers dopamine and norepinephrine dysregulation, prefrontal cortex function, and executive system deficits underlying ADHD symptoms.
Lesson 5 • Prevalence, Myths, and Stigma
Epidemiological data grounds realistic expectations; myth-busting prepares professionals to counter misinformation in their practise environments.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsComprehensive ADHD Assessment Methods
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment Methods
Lesson 1 • Standardised Rating Scales and Checklists
Covers widely validated behaviour rating instruments for children and adults, including parent, teacher, and self-report versions.
Lesson 2 • Clinical Interviews and History Taking
Structured and semi-structured interviews extract developmental, academic, and family history critical for differential diagnosis.
Lesson 3 • Cognitive and Neuropsychological Testing
Executive function and attention measures supplement behavioural ratings, revealing processing profiles that inform intervention planning.
Lesson 4 • Differential Diagnosis and Rule-Outs
Conditions mimicking ADHD must be systematically excluded. Professionals learn decision trees for distinguishing ADHD from comorbid and alternative diagnoses.
Lesson 5 • Principles of Multi-Method Assessment
No single tool diagnoses ADHD; convergent evidence across methods is required. This section establishes the assessment framework used throughout the chapter.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsComorbidities and Complex Presentations
Comorbidities and Complex Presentations
Lesson 1 • ADHD and Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety amplifies avoidance and inattention, complicating ADHD treatment. Professionals learn to sequence and adapt interventions for dual presentations.
Lesson 2 • ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Reading, maths, and language disorders compound ADHD-related academic struggles. Professionals learn to identify and address both simultaneously.
Lesson 3 • Prevalence and Patterns of Comorbidity
Most individuals with ADHD carry at least one additional diagnosis. Understanding co-occurrence rates shapes realistic treatment planning expectations.
Lesson 4 • ADHD and Behavioural Disorders
Oppositional defiant and conduct disorders escalate risk when paired with ADHD. Early identification enables preventive intervention strategies.
Lesson 5 • ADHD and Mood Disorders
Depression and bipolar disorder frequently co-occur with ADHD, requiring careful diagnostic and pharmacological navigation.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsPharmacological Interventions for ADHD
Pharmacological Interventions for ADHD
Lesson 1 • Dosing, Titration, and Optimisation
Effective medication management requires systematic titration. Professionals learn to recognise optimal response and communicate with prescribers.
Lesson 2 • Side Effects and Safety Monitoring
Monitoring for cardiovascular, appetite, sleep, and mood side effects protects patient safety and supports medication adherence.
Lesson 3 • Stimulant Medications: Mechanisms and Types
Stimulants are first-line pharmacological treatment. Professionals learn how amphetamine and methylphenidate classes work and differ.
Lesson 4 • Non-Stimulant Medication Options
Non-stimulants serve patients who cannot tolerate or do not respond to stimulants. Professionals learn indications, onset timelines, and monitoring needs.
Lesson 5 • Medication in Special Populations
Preschoolers, pregnant individuals, elderly patients, and those with comorbidities require modified pharmacological approaches.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsBehavioural and Psychosocial Interventions
Behavioural and Psychosocial Interventions
Lesson 1 • Behavioural Parent Training Fundamentals
Parent-mediated behaviour management is the most evidence-based intervention for children with ADHD. Core techniques are taught and practised here.
Lesson 2 • Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Mindfulness practices improve attention regulation and emotional control in ADHD populations with growing empirical support.
Lesson 3 • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for ADHD
CBT targets negative self-talk, disorganisation, and emotional reactivity in adolescents and adults with ADHD.
Lesson 4 • Executive Function Skill Training
Direct instruction in planning, organisation, time management, and working memory compensates for neurological deficits.
Lesson 5 • Classroom-Based Behavioural Strategies
Teachers implement environmental and instructional modifications that reduce ADHD-related barriers to learning and behaviour.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsADHD in Educational Settings
ADHD in Educational Settings
Lesson 1 • Legal Frameworks and Educational Rights
Learners with ADHD are protected under disability and special education regulations. Professionals learn eligibility criteria and procedural rights.
Lesson 2 • Teacher Consultation and Collaboration
Professionals serve as consultants to educators, translating ADHD knowledge into practical classroom strategies and shared problem-solving.
Lesson 3 • Section 504 Plans and Accommodations
Learners not qualifying for special education may receive accommodations through disability access plans. Professionals learn appropriate accommodation selection.
Lesson 4 • Developing Individualised Education Plans
IEPs translate assessment findings into measurable goals and specialised services. Professionals learn to write and evaluate effective IEP components.
Lesson 5 • Transition Planning for Post-Secondary Success
Learners with ADHD face elevated risk during school-to-college and school-to-work transitions. Proactive planning reduces failure rates.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsADHD in the Workplace and Adult Life
ADHD in the Workplace and Adult Life
Lesson 1 • ADHD Coaching for Adults
ADHD coaching targets goal-setting, accountability, and habit formation. Professionals learn core coaching competencies distinct from therapy.
Lesson 2 • Adult ADHD Presentation and Diagnosis
Adults are frequently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Professionals learn to recognise adult-specific symptom patterns and assessment adaptations.
Lesson 3 • Relationships, Parenting, and Daily Functioning
ADHD affects intimate relationships and parenting capacity. Professionals address these domains with targeted psychoeducation and skill-building.
Lesson 4 • Workplace Accommodations and Disclosure
Adults with ADHD may request reasonable workplace adjustments. Professionals guide disclosure decisions and accommodation negotiation.
Lesson 5 • Occupational Challenges and Strengths
ADHD creates specific workplace vulnerabilities and, in some contexts, performance advantages. Professionals learn to map both for career planning.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsIntegrated Treatment Planning and Outcomes
Integrated Treatment Planning and Outcomes
Lesson 1 • Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
ADHD management spans medical, educational, and mental health systems. Professionals learn to coordinate across disciplines effectively.
Lesson 2 • Treatment Resistance and Plan Modification
When initial plans fail, professionals apply structured problem-solving to identify barriers and modify approaches without abandoning evidence-based methods.
Lesson 3 • Building a Comprehensive Treatment Plan
Effective ADHD treatment combines multiple modalities tailored to individual profiles. Professionals learn to prioritise and sequence interventions.
Lesson 4 • Long-Term Management and Relapse Prevention
ADHD is a chronic condition requiring sustained management. Professionals develop maintenance plans and prepare clients for life transitions.
Lesson 5 • Monitoring Treatment Response
Systematic outcome tracking distinguishes effective from ineffective interventions and guides plan adjustments over time.
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This course is for you:
School psychologists need structured ADHD assessment and IEP planning skills.
Licensed counsellors want evidence-based tools for ADHD clients across ages.
Special education teachers seeking deeper clinical knowledge behind learner behaviour.
Paediatric occupational therapists supporting ADHD children beyond sensory and motor work.
ADHD coaches building formal clinical grounding to strengthen their coaching practice.
Social workers managing complex ADHD cases involving family systems and comorbidities.
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