ADHD Resources for Teachers

Practical guides to help you understand ADHD in the classroom — written by Dr Geoff Kewley, Consultant Paediatrician and ADHD Specialist.

Dr Geoff Kewley, a Consultant Paediatrician with decades of experience in ADHD assessment and care, writes every article in this section. These guides help teachers understand ADHD in the classroom more clearly and connect directly to topics explored in the ADHD Training for Teachers course.

Understanding ADHD

ADHD is a medical condition recognised in clinical practice, and it affects how a student manages key aspects of everyday functioning.

In practical terms, it influences how they regulate attention, energy levels, and self-control across different situations.

ADHD in the classroom

In most classrooms, there is at least one student who requires a different level of attention. Not because they are unwilling. But because something is not settling in the way you would expect, even with clear instruction and structure.

ADHD Symptoms & Hidden Presentations

If you’ve spent time in a classroom, you will have seen this more than once. A student who doesn’t quite fit the pattern you expect. They are not disruptive enough to draw constant attention. Nor are they consistently engaged in a way that reassures you everything is on track.

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