Understanding ADHD in children: challenges, strengths and support
Published: September 2025
With expert input from Professor Amanda Kirby and Jolene Ironside, it highlights how ADHD can influence learning, emotional regulation, and peer relationships in the classroom setting. The film addresses common challenges while emphasising the unique strengths children with ADHD can bring to the learning environment. Viewers will gain practical strategies to support inclusive teaching, reduce stigma, and promote positive mental health. It reinforces the importance of early intervention, flexible approaches, and compassionate, strengths-based support.