Introduction
to ADHD
This training offers an informative, accessible introduction to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), designed for workplace teams, educators, healthcare providers, third sector groups, as well as families, carers, and individuals with lived experience.
We explore the evolution of how ADHD has been understood, from early medicalised and pathologising views focused on hyperactivity and behavioural control, to a more nuanced, strengths-based, and Neurodivergent-affirming perspective.
This training invites participants to look beyond stereotypes and consider the real-life experiences of those with ADHD across different contexts.
Who is this training for?
This training is suitable for anyone looking to build a more lived experience informed and inclusive understanding of Autism, whether you are part of a workplace team, a hospital or community service, an education setting, a third sector organisation, or a family or support network. It is also valuable for Autistic individuals seeking a broader context post-diagnosis.
Suitable for professionals, teams, individuals, families and carers.
This is a space to deepen your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and move toward more inclusive, person-centred support and communication.
Format
Online & In Person
Duration
2 Hours
Size
Teams of
4 - 12 people
Price
£99
You will gain a foundational understanding of:
The historical understanding of Autism and how it has evolved
The move from a medical model to the neurodiversity paradigm
Common myths and misconceptions around how Autism has been represented in society
Autistic culture
Stimming and regulation
Sensory, social and information processing differences and how they shape experiences
Language and lived experience representation
Meet your Lived-Experience Leader
“Kay is an absolute inspiration and it makes such a difference to hear the journey she as a neurodivergent person herself has been on and therefore to feel I can change too. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to benefit from this training. ”
Kay is an experienced teacher with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and a theologian with a Master's degree (MA) focused on spiritual needs and care. She is a four-time published author who specialises in embodied education, embodiment spirituality, and the bottom-up 'fleshy knowing' derived from lived experiences.
Currently, Kay is pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree.
Kay offers neuro-inclusive, nervous-system and trauma-informed, relational and creative approaches to training and resources.
Her work focuses on individual and collective well-being while positively influencing organisational culture and outcomes.
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FAQ’s
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No prior knowledge is needed. This is an introductory session, designed to be accessible, and informative for everyone.
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Absolutely. This session provides critical insight for educators, healthcare professionals, and community workers who want to offer more inclusive, respectful, and effective support.
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This training is not clinical or diagnostic. It centres on lived experience, inclusive language, and understanding Autism through a Neurodivergent-affirming lens. It focuses on difference rather than disorder and deficit, encouraging respectful and supportive interactions.
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