School Psychologist and Counsellors PD Program (Term 4 2024)

Learn how to ensure children with ADHD and their families receive the support they need during their education journey.

Whether you are a school psychologist, occupational therapist or speech therapist, social worker or counsellor, this professional development program will provide new perspectives and a better understanding of:

• What is happening inside the ADHD brain from a neuro-psychological perspective.
• The biggest challenges and daily struggles for young people with ADHD.
• Barriers to learning (spoiler: attention is not the main barrier).
• Strategies that overcome barriers and support your students to achieve success.
• How to partner with families to achieve better outcomes.

Topics covered during the day include:

• Understanding ADHD (the latest research provides some surprising insights).
• Medication for ADHD – myths and facts
• Effective approaches for behaviour management and reinforcing positive behaviour.
• Emotional self-regulation and critical support for social emotional well-being.
• Evidence based, high impact strategies.
• Simple and effective accommodations and differentiation that supports a strengths-based approach.
• Engaging with parents to support learning.

Learn more about the PD Program including full list of dates:

https://www.adhdwa.org/service...

Cost Per Participant

Schools Members – $250
Non-Members – $320

(Registration includes comprehensive resources, morning tea and lunch)

💲 Discount available to school members.
Visit the School Psychologists and Counsellors Program Training page on the ADHD WA website for the discount code.

🤝 Learn more about ADHD WA Membership:
https://www.adhdwa.org/get-inv...