Autism, sensory processing, and hyperlexia are topics I am familiar with. I've done my research on them and read all the books. ADHD, on the other hand? Not so much. It's just something that I hadn't looked into that much. So prior to my son's ADHD diagnosis, I honestly didn't know thatmuch about ADHD or impulsive and hyperactive behaviors.

She notes that everyone has executive functioning strengths and challenges, which is why some people can be skilled at some things and not others. If you like this beautifully designed ADHD Positive Characteristics Poster, then we have a whole range of other resources to help you plan your lessons about ADHD and ADHD Awareness Month this October. If your child has just received an ADHD diagnosis, then you may be looking for guidance on how to support them. First and foremost it's important to make sure that your knowledge and understanding of ADHD is up-to-date, which this resource can help you with. The ADHD Awareness Month name and logo and associated images are available for the promotion of ADHD Awareness during the month of October. Their use is encouraged in conjunction with dissemination of information that the ADHD Awareness Month Coalition provides along with other reliable educational information. They may not be used solely to advertise, endorse, or promote any product or service for purely commercial purposes.

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Supporting Children to Understand their ADHD Diagnosis - being diagnosed with ADHD can be really confusing and may even be upsetting. But with this poster, you can support children through the diagnosis and help them to understand what it means. Creating an ADHD-Friendly Classroom Guide - you need to make sure that your classroom is ADHD-friendly so that the children in your class with ADHD can learn effectively.

ADHD Coaches Organisation (ACO) - A professional membership organisation for ADHD coaches, a non-profit association created to advance the profession of ADHD coaching worldwide. They offer an online directory for qualified ADHD coaches in the US and Canada. Famous People with ADHD PowerPoint - Living with ADHD can feel pretty frustrating at times. Inspire your learners with this PowerPoint of famous people with ADHD. Help them see their fantastic potential!For all our Aussie friends out there, you'll find your Twinkl Inclusion hub here. Here you'll find lots of great resources to use during ADHD awareness month and beyond! Explore this My Friend Has ADHD Information PowerPoint in the classroom to help children understand the nature of ADHD, and learn how to support any friends who have ADHD. Children learn to develop empathy and understanding of this special educational need through the story of 'Anish' and his friends who go to a local school. Each year, the event selects a topic to delve into. In 2023, the chosen topic is ADHD: Understanding a Shared Experience. What is ADHD? Executive functions are cognitive and mental abilities that help us take and direct actions, control our behavior, and motivate us to achieve our goals,” Edwards says. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes higher than average levels of hyperactive, impulsive and inattentive behaviour. The term ‘neurodevelopmental’ might simply mean that some individuals’ brains develop differently from neurotypical individuals (‘neurotypical’ meaning that they don’t display characteristics of autistic or any other neurodiverse patterns of thought and behaviour).