About the Course
Workshops can be tailored. Some suggestions can include:
Understanding ADHD in the Classroom
• How ADHD presents across different students
• The impact on learning, behaviour and emotional regulation
Evidence-Based Supports & Accommodations
• Strategies to support attention, engagement and executive functioning
• Adjustments that are realistic and sustainable in everyday classrooms
Executive Functioning in Practice
• Supporting task initiation, organisation, planning and working memory
• Building independence without over-reliance on adult support
Supporting Behaviour Through a Neuro-Affirming Lens
• Understanding behaviour as communication
• Responding to distress, shutdown and escalation
• What to do in the moment
Neuro-Affirming Education
• Moving beyond compliance-based approaches• Supporting autonomy, strengths and student identity
The Importance of Language
• How language shapes student experience and self-concept
• Practical ways to communicate in more effective, affirming ways
Creating Inclusive Classrooms
• Adjusting the environment and teaching approach
• Supporting participation, engagement and belonging
Applied, Practical Learning
• Case studies and real classroom scenarios
• Practical examples of strategies in use
• Opportunities to problem-solve common challenges
• Clear, realistic approaches staff can implement immediately
What Makes This Training Different?
This training focuses on:
• What ADHD actually looks like in real classrooms
• What to do in the moment — not just theory
• Strategies that are practical and sustainable for teachers
• Building consistent, whole-school approaches
Who This Is For
• Primary schools
• Secondary schools
• Learning support teams
• Whole-staff professional development
Contact
For further information or to discuss a workshop tailored to your school, please get in touch.
Your Instructor
Rachael Ford
Rachael Ford is a registered psychologist based in Adelaide with experience in the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders, ADHD and Autism. She travels regularly around Australia to attend workshops and conferences to understand the latest research in supporting neurodivergent children to thrive. She has experience working in the private sector as well as providing educational assessments across public schools on behalf of the Department for Education (SA).
Rachael has a Masters in Professional Psychology from the University of New England and a Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honours from Flinders University.
Rachael is an Associate Member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) and is a registered member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She is certified in ADOS-2 Assessment by La Trobe University.