24TRA011 ADHD - Empowering Classrooms - Strategies For Supporting ADHD In Primary Schools

Date:     Thursday 1st February  2024
Time:     7 - 8.30 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary Teachers and SNAs

Unlock the secrets to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with ADHD in our upcoming webinar, 'Empowering Classrooms: Strategies for Supporting ADHD in Primary Schools.' Tailored for primary school teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in the Republic of Ireland, this engaging session will equip you with practical insights and strategies to make a positive impact in your classrooms.

Join us as we explore essential topics such as understanding ADHD, recognising it in the classroom, and implementing inclusive teaching strategies. Delve into the art of creating ADHD-friendly environments, effective communication strategies, and proactive behaviour management techniques.

Discover the power of collaboration with parents and guardians, learn to craft individualised education plans (IEPs) for ADHD, and explore the integration of assistive technologies to enhance learning experiences.

As we navigate these strategies, you'll benefit from the expertise of our speaker, Alanna, a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist with a personal connection to ADHD through her adult diagnosis. Alanna brings a unique blend of professional knowledge and personal understanding, making this webinar an insightful and empathetic exploration of ADHD in primary school settings.

Led by Alanna O'Connor this webinar promises to be an empowering journey towards creating classrooms that nurture the potential of every student, including those with ADHD. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a lasting impact. Join us for a dynamic and engaging session that will transform the way you approach ADHD in your primary school classrooms!

Topics discussed include:

1. Understanding ADHD
2. Recognising ADHD in the classroom
3. How to make the classroom positive and motivating for pupils with ADHD
4. Inclusive teaching strategies
5. Collaboration with parents
6. Behaviour and ADHD
7. Incorporating Assistive Technologies
8. Self care for teachers and SNAs

Bio of Presenter: Alanna O Connor

Our speaker, Alanna O’Connor, a seasoned Speech and Language Therapist with expertise in working with young people speech, language, and communication difficulties and/or neurodiversities, will guide you through this 60-minute session.
Whether you're an SNA, class teacher, or learning support teacher in primary schools (Junior Infants up to 6th Class), this webinar is tailored to equip you with practical insights and actionable strategies. Don't miss out – unlock the potential within your classrooms!