Dr Dan's Practical Strategies to Support Children with ADHD

Tips from a paediatrician on how parents can better understand ADHD and help a child with ADHD symptoms.

Why this course?

Parenting or supporting a child with ADHD can bring both challenges and strengths. Many families, carers, and educators are looking for reliable, evidence-based guidance presented in a way that is easy to understand and practical to apply.

This course is designed to provide clear information about ADHD, what it means for children, and a range of strategies that can be used in everyday life—at home, at school, and in social settings.

How this course is different

• Evidence-based, practical guidance: The content is grounded in current research and clinical experience, but explained in plain language with a focus on everyday situations.

• Developed for families and educators: Strategies are tailored not just for parents, but also for teachers and carers who support children in different environments.

• Balanced and strengths-focused: ADHD is explored not only in terms of challenges but also in terms of creativity, energy, and resilience—helping families see the bigger picture.

• Delivered with lived perspective: As a paediatrician, researcher, and father of three, I bring both professional knowledge and personal understanding of what it means to raise children who experience challenges with inattention or hyperactivity.

This course may be helpful if…

• You’re navigating the ADHD assessment process – Understand the roles of health professionals, what assessments involve, and how to prepare for an appointment.

• Homework feels like a daily struggle – Learn strategies that can create structure, reduce overwhelm, and support your child to get started and stay on track.

• Your child finds the classroom distracting – Explore practical adjustments and ways to collaborate with teachers so they can participate more effectively.

• Emotional outbursts are common – Understand the different ways parents can help children recognise and manage their feelings.

• Friendships are difficult – Discover approaches like role-playing and structured practice to support your child in building social skills and stronger connections.

• Self-confidence is low – See how celebrating strengths, encouraging resilience, and following passions can help children feel more positive about themselves.

  
  

What you’ll learn

Across short, focused lectures, with downloadable resources, you will learn about:

• What ADHD is, why it occurs, and how it can affect a child’s life.

• How ADHD is recognised and diagnosed, and the roles of different health professionals.

• A range of supports and approaches, including environmental changes, behavioural strategies, and an overview of medical options.

• Practical strategies for common challenges—such as homework, classroom participation, emotional regulation, behaviour, self-confidence, and social skills.

Each section includes downloadable summary sheets and strategy guides you can revisit at any time.

Important to know

This course is for general educational purposes only. It does not provide personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is unique, and not all strategies will be suitable in every situation. Please seek advice from a qualified health professional, such as your GP, paediatrician, or psychologist, before applying specific strategies or making changes to a child’s care.