Supporting Participants with ADHD

Course Overview

This course provides a practical and neurological framework for support workers assisting participants with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It focuses on the customization of support strategies to address executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and sensory processing needs.

Aligned with NDIS psychosocial and neurodevelopmental standards, this training shifts the focus from “compliance” to “collaboration.” Participants will learn how to build environments and routines that work with the ADHD brain’s unique dopamine-seeking nature rather than against it, fostering genuine independence and self-esteem.

What You’ll Learn

• Define the neurobiological basis of ADHD, focusing on the prefrontal cortex and dopamine regulation.

• Differentiate between the three presentations: Predominantly Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined.

• Master the concept of “Executive Functioning” and how it impacts a participant’s ability to plan, focus, and remember tasks.

• Implement practical environmental adjustments to reduce sensory overwhelm and minimize distractions.

• Master “Body Doubling” and other collaborative support techniques to help participants initiate and complete tasks.

• Navigate emotional dysregulation and “Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria” (RSD) with empathy and de-escalation skills.

• Execute medication support and monitor for side effects or “rebound” periods while respecting the participant’s autonomy.

• Maintain objective, strength-based documentation that tracks goal progress without stigmatizing neurodivergent behaviors.

Designed For

• Disability support workers and psychosocial recovery coaches.

• NDIS providers and team leaders managing neurodevelopmental support plans.

• Residential care workers and youth practitioners.

• Educators and vocational support assistants in inclusive settings.

• Family members and primary carers looking for evidence-based tools to support a loved one with ADHD.