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Discussed in this Podcast:

✅ Fostering Open Communication and Understanding of ADHD by using picture book
✅When and why to tell children about ADHD
✅ Recognizing the Unique Challenges of ADHD in Girls and Women
✅ Strategies for Supporting Girls with ADHD in the Classroom
✅ Fostering Open Communication and Understanding of ADHD by using picture book
✅ Collaborating with Girls to Develop Individualized Support Plans
✅ Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-being for Students with ADHD
✅Plus special guest Bella. Bella shares her lived experience of ADHD. Bella is my amazing Social Media Manager.

Make sure you listen to this Podcast as each step is discussed in detail including understanding ADHD in girls.

• It’s about helping those children understand themselves
• The earlier you can understand that some of the things that are really tough for you are not because you’re a bad person or that you’re naughty or difficult, they’re just because your brain works a bit differently.
• Give them the language and the confidence, but also show them that this is acceptable. You know, you don’t need to be embarrassed about this.
• Utilise resources like picture books to help children understand their ADHD and open up conversations.

1.  Have conversations with girls about their ADHD experience and involve them in developing support plans.
2. Use subtle redirection techniques, like a secret code or tap on the desk, to refocus girls without embarrassing them.
3. Provide homework instructions in writing or via email rather than just verbally.
4. Offer homework support through school clubs or alternate arrangements.
5. Implement a whole-school approach to mental health, with targeted group work and class discussions.
6. Provide training for teachers on having conversations about mental health and ADHD.
8. Foster a supportive environment among school staff to enhance their capacity to support students.
9. Utilize resources like picture books to help children understand their ADHD and open up conversations.
10. Collaborate with parents to understand the child’s behaviour at home and develop consistent strategies.