Adhd intervention in the classroom and at home

The ADHD intervention in the classroom and at home course offers comprehensive training designed to help you understand and address Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from a practical, hands-on perspective. In this 55-hour online course, you will learn about the neurobiological foundations of ADHD, how it is assessed and diagnosed, and specific strategies to improve attention, self-regulation and academic performance at school and at home.

The course is particularly aimed at teachers, school counsellors, educational psychologists, families and professionals who work with children and adolescents with ADHD. Because it is fully online, you can learn at your own pace and fit your studies around other commitments without compromising on quality.

Throughout the programme you will cover key topics such as the neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of ADHD, diagnostic criteria, managing the executive functions affected, and applying behavioural and teaching techniques both in the classroom and at home. There are also dedicated modules on family–school collaboration, medication and the analysis of practical cases, to ensure what you learn transfers effectively to real situations.

On completion, students will be equipped to implement multidisciplinary intervention plans that support the wellbeing and academic success of children and young people with ADHD. This free course is an excellent opportunity to build skills in a field of high demand and real social importance.

On completing this course, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to intervene effectively with children and adolescents with ADHD in educational and family settings. The specific objectives are:

• Understand the neurobiological and genetic basis of ADHD and how it influences behaviour.
• Know the current diagnostic criteria and recognise associated comorbidities.
• Identify and assess the executive functions affected in ADHD.
• Apply teaching and environmental strategies adapted to the classroom to improve attention and behaviour.
• Implement behaviour modification systems, positive reinforcement and self-control techniques.
• Develop executive function training programmes for children and young people with ADHD.
• Design and apply intervention guidelines at home that support family life and performance.
• Coordinate intervention between family and school to achieve the best results.
• Understand medication, its effects and how to integrate it into the educational setting.
• Analyse and work through real practical cases to consolidate learning and its application.

Module 1: Neurobiological foundations of ADHD (6h)

Learn about the functional anatomy of the brain involved in ADHD, the relevant neurotransmitters, the genetic basis and risk factors, as well as Barkley's self-regulation model, to understand the origin and manifestations of the disorder.

Module 2: Assessment and diagnosis of ADHD (6h)

Learn to recognise the diagnostic criteria under DSM-5-TR and ICD-11, distinguish between clinical presentations and address comorbidities, along with the diagnostic process using interviews, rating scales and observation.

Module 3: Executive functions affected in ADHD (6h)

Identify and analyse the difficulties with working memory, inhibition, cognitive flexibility, planning, emotional self-regulation and motivation that characterise people with ADHD.

Module 4: Classroom intervention strategies (8h)

Discover techniques for seating the pupil strategically, giving clear instructions, breaking tasks down, adapting materials, and implementing reinforcement systems and assessment methods tailored to their needs.

Module 5: Behavioural strategies for children with ADHD (8h)

Learn to design token economies, behaviour contracts and positive reinforcement systems, apply extinction and manage challenging behaviour, as well as how to use time-out appropriately.

Module 6: Targeted executive function intervention (6h)

Develop programmes and activities to train working memory, planning, self-control and organisation of space, using techniques such as self-instruction and visual systems.

Module 7: Intervention strategies at home (6h)

Learn how to establish routines, organise study spaces, supervise homework, apply family reward systems and improve parent–child communication to make family life run more smoothly.

Module 8: Coordination and collaboration between family and school (4h)

Learn to use shared planners, structure meetings, coordinate educational strategies, prepare progress reports and resolve conflicts effectively.

Module 9: Medication and its impact on education (3h)

Identify the main stimulant and non-stimulant medications, their side effects, myths and facts, and how to observe and report on their effects in the classroom.

Module 10: Analysis of practical cases (2h)

Apply everything you have learnt to real situations by analysing and solving representative practical cases from working with ADHD in school and family settings.

This training prepares you to take on key roles in education and educational psychology focused on supporting and intervening with children and adolescents with ADHD. You will gain practical tools to improve the quality of education and family wellbeing.

• Teacher in schools with pupils with ADHD.
• School counsellor or educational psychologist specialising in learning difficulties.
• Support professional in interdisciplinary school teams.
• Adviser and trainer in family intervention for attention disorders.
• Specialist in educational programmes to improve executive functions.

Sectors and companies

• State, state-funded and private schools.
• Special education centres and support services.
• Educational psychology institutions and centres.
• Associations and foundations working in disability and childhood.
• Support services for families and education professionals.