ADHD and our Young People/Rangatahi (10+ Years)

Course Details

Duration: 90 minutes

Time: 9.30am – 11.00am

Cost: $56.52 + GST (Total $65.00) per person

Format: Online Training (can’t make the live online training, don’t worry you can register to view our recording – fit it into your busy life, at your own pace, in your own space)

About This Course

Understanding ADHD in teens, including pre-teens, is a key element of our comprehensive course empowering educators, caregivers, and professionals working with adolescents diagnosed and undiagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD).

This course is thoughtfully structured to explore critical aspects of understanding and effectively supporting pre-teens and teens with ADHD.

Participants will interact with the latest research and evidence-based practices to ensure their knowledge aligns with recent developments in ADHD approaches.

Key Takeaways

Module 1: Understanding ADHD in Pre-Teens and Teens

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

Define ADHD and its impact on adolescent development.
Understand the unique presentation of ADHD in pre-teens and teenagers, including common challenges.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of medication.
Apply strengths-based strategies to effectively manage emotions and meltdowns, promoting resilience and self-regulation in adolescents and pre-teens.
Develop a proactive plan to reframe behaviours, leverage strengths, and foster positive outcomes for teens and pre-teens with ADHD.

This Certificate is right for you if….

You work directly or indirectly with children or young families, whether in a professional or volunteer capacity. People who have found this course particularly beneficial include school leaders, teachers, learning support staff, OSCAR staff, recreation staff, childcare support staff, youth workers, health care professionals, social services staff, and parents/caregivers.

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Meet Your Course Presenters

Tracey Rountree

ADHD New Zealand

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