This resource has been created for parents and teachers to provide them with support and information on ADHD. As ADHD does not qualify for the NDIS in Australia, we understand that the availability of financial support and Australian information resources is somewhat limited. This resource will help direct parents and teachers to places where they can find non-financial support eg emotional support, information sharing etc.
Australian ADHD Experts
Lou Brown
Lou Brown is an ADHD coach, consultant, educator, mentor, and mum. Having grown up with ADHD herself, she understands first hand the detriment it can bring to self-esteem, social skills and academic and career success.
Lou is the creator of the website Thriving with ADHD providing resources for both childhood and adulthood ADHD. She provides easy access to quality information and hopes to remove stigmas surrounding ADHD by increasing knowledge and understanding. Subscribe to her newsletter, find workshops in your area or be guided to a resource that suits you.
Lou has completed an ADHD Coaching Course in America and has experienced herself as a mother, the struggles with parenting a child with ADHD.
Lou has written a book titled: ADHD in Primary School which is a comprehensive guide to navigating ADHD in Primary School. It aims to help teachers understand and support students with ADHD in the classroom. There is one in the pipeline for high school students.
Aussie Teacher's Resources
Include ADHD is another great website set up with quality information is by an Australian teacher. It includes many helpful resources like a PDF with examples of classroom adjustments for different ADHD challenges that students may come across at school.
There are also other great resources under more specific topics such as Legislation, Emotional Regulation, Executive Function, Medication, and Inclusive Classroom Practice.
Some educator's knowledge about ADHD will already exceed what is shared on this website, however, if a handful of teachers are able to gain something small that assists them to help a child with ADHD to feel supported, it is worthwhile.
Perhaps a parent of a child with ADHD might read something that helps them to start a conversation with their child’s teacher.
ADHD Tutoring
ADHD tutoring can cover a number of aspects to help support a child with ADHD at school and in the home. A tutor can help them 'catch up' what they have missed during class whilst they were bouncing from foot to foot or staring out the window.
They can also help with home to support parents who are having to be both parent and teach at home!
A tutor can help them prepare for class so that they have a little confidence under their belt to start.
Find out more about ADHD Tutoring
Progress in the classification of ADHD as a learning difficulty
This is a podcast for teachers from the NCCD (Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability ) - and is applicable to every school in Australia.
This podcast is noteworthy because, although it is quite basic (only so much you can pack into 20 mins), it legitimises ADHD as a learning difficulty/school-centric disability that requires teachers/schools to recognise, accommodate and add into the database.
ADHD Australia
ADHD Australia is an independent, national body that was established in 2014 to represent people and organisations involved in the ADHD space.
The aim of this body is to remove all barriers to wellbeing for those living with ADHD and their families through information, education, and advocacy. Despite being an independent body, ADHD Australia works closely with all existing ADHD bodies. By identifying the significant gaps around the country regarding services for those suffering from ADHD, their aim is to complement the existing efforts at hand.
Tax-deductible donations and grants are used to fund awareness programs, provide easily accessible information, education campaigns to help reduce stigma, helping share stories through newsletters and communication forums on social media.
On their website, you can find useful information, events & other resources.
Government
Article: Minister for Mental Health Already Proactive in Moving ADHD Agenda Forward
ADHD Support Groups
Social media groups, support groups and forums can be a useful tool to find support and advice from those going through similar struggles to you. Find a group that works for you one that you will find most helpful for your goals and areas of support required.
ADHD Facebook Groups
Try using Facebook to search for ADHD parenting support groups in your area. Be mindful some of these are closed groups and you may need to request access. As these groups are private, they are a great platform to ask questions and explore options and seek recommendations for practitioners. They are welcoming and informed and provide a great avenue for research, support, and information.
Here are some Australian ADHD groups that are evidence-based
Support Groups
Macquarie ADHD Parent Support Group
ADHD Advocacy in Australia
Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia aim to push the governmental level for increased recognition of ADHD as a disability and support within education.
Diagnosis
Just had a diagnosis see: My child has been diagnosed with ADHD, now what?
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