ADHD Awareness Training Course

ADHD Awareness Training Course

This comprehensive training course is an advanced exploration of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), specifically developed for practitioners within the UK’s children’s social care and educational sectors. The curriculum is designed to move beyond basic definitions, providing the legislative knowledge and practical strategies required to support vulnerable young people—particularly those in care settings—to reach their full potential.

Core Focus and Framework

The course is built upon the Neurodiversity Paradigm, which views neurological differences like ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia as natural variations of the human genome rather than “broken” parts of a brain. It emphasizes the Social Model of Disability, highlighting how environment-specific factors, such as rigid or over-stimulating settings, can “disable” a young person more than their internal condition.

Key Learning Pillars

• Dual Classification: Understanding ADHD’s unique status as the only condition globally classified as both a mental health condition and a neurodevelopmental condition simultaneously.
• Biological Foundations: Exploring the role of genetics (70–80% heritability), environmental factors, and the “Dopamine Connection” in brain function and executive dysfunction.
• The Three Diagnostic Pillars: An exhaustive breakdown of Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity, including the “invisible” presentation of Predominantly Inattentive ADHD.
• Clinical Management: Navigating UK-specific pharmacological treatments (stimulants like Methylphenidate and non-stimulants) and the legal requirements for managing controlled substances.
• UK Legislative Landscape: Mastery of statutory duties under the Equality Act 2010, Children and Families Act 2014, and the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

Professional Impact

Aligned with CSTF standards, this course equips practitioners to move from reactive management to proactive identification and advocacy. By the conclusion of the training, professionals will be able to apply trauma-informed approaches to ensure neurodivergent young people receive the support they are legally entitled to throughout their lifespan.

Introduction

Welcome to this professional development journey, specifically designed for practitioners within the UK’s children’s social care and educational sectors. ADHD is a complex condition, uniquely classified globally as both a mental health condition and a neurodevelopmental condition simultaneously. This dual status means it impacts both the physical development of the nervous system and a young person’s overall emotional well-being. This course provides the legislative knowledge and practical strategies required to help vulnerable young people—particularly those in care—reach their full potential.

Intended Audience

• Social Workers and Case Managers.
• Residential Support / Care Workers and Foster Carers.
• Personal Assistants and Support Workers.
• Healthcare Assistants working in community settings.
• Youth Justice Workers.

All courses are best viewed on a desktop computer.

Navigating Your Course

To ensure a seamless learning experience, please review the following guidelines on how to navigate and complete your modules:

• Comprehensive Reading: Ensure you review all content within each module by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
• Navigation: Use the directional button located at the base of each page to progress to the subsequent module.
• Interactive Elements: Our courses are designed to be engaging; please look out for prompts that may require you to make selections or interact with the content to proceed.
• Assessment: Upon completing the modules, you will be required to undertake a final quiz.
• Certification Requirements: A minimum pass rate of 80% is required to successfully complete the course.