ADHD and Schools
ADHD and schools
Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia (PAAA) has a firm objective to improve outcomes for young Australians with ADHD. Increasing the capacity of schools to support students with ADHD and comorbid conditions in educational settings is one of our prime objectives.
In August 2018, PAAA undertook an extensive national quantitative study focusing on the performance of Australian schools in meeting the needs of ADHD students. This study collected brand new, previously unavailable data from one thousand Australian families who have one or more children suffering from ADHD. The findings reported will feature in discussions with key stakeholders in the coming months.
The PAAA would like to thank ADHD Australia and numerous other national ADHD support groups for sharing the survey and encouraging their members to complete it.
Current Initiatives
Doris Hopkins | PAAA on the panel for ADHD Australia Education Summit: Building Brighter Pathways 2021
Doris Hopkins from PAAA is on the panel for ADHD Australia Education Summit: Building Brighter Pathways 2021.
NCCD Podcast Classroom Adjustments ADHD
The ADHD Classroom Adjustments Podcast details the ways schools can meet the needs of students with ADHD. It’s very short and you can print out the transcript.
ADHD in Primary School Guide – Lou Brown
‘ADHD in Primary School’ is a comprehensive guide to assist teachers and parents to better understand and support students with ADHD in the classroom.
The impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of families affected by ADHD
Take part in the COVID-19 ADHD study to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children with ADHD.
Parenting Children With ADHD During The COVID-19 Crisis
Here’s a great resource from AADPA which may have some good ideas for the transition back to school for ADHD students next week.
Take the PAAA 2020 Survey on Suspensions
Parents and carers can support our advocacy efforts, take the 2020 survey on suspensions in New South Wales Schools.
ADHD in Australian schools: Critical gaps. Report Released
The report highlights critical gaps in the capacity of schools to include and support students with ADHD, with 1 in 3 students with ADHD changing schools as a result of ADHD-related issues.
National Disability Strategy
The Australian community is invited to take part in national consultation to shape the future of disability policy for 2020 and beyond.