Supporting Students with ADHD

Supporting University Students with ADHD

A CPD Workshop for Higher Education Staff

About the Workshop

This 90-minute CPD workshop is designed to equip university staff with the knowledge and practical tools needed to support students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Whether you’re an academic tutor, student support advisor, or wellbeing professional, this session will help you foster an inclusive environment where students with ADHD can thrive.

Why ADHD Support Matters in Higher Education

Students with ADHD often face unique challenges in higher education, including difficulties with concentration, executive function, time management, and emotional regulation. Many also experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), sensory sensitivities, and overwhelm during independent study. Without appropriate support, these challenges can impact mental health, wellbeing, and academic performance.

At the same time, students with ADHD bring valuable strengths to university life, such as creativity, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity for hyper-focus. This workshop helps you recognise and nurture those strengths.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this CPD workshop, participants will:
✅ Understand how ADHD affects students’ learning and wellbeing
✅ Recognise the common challenges ADHD students face at university
✅ Explore the strengths and talents of students with ADHD
✅ Learn practical strategies and adjustments to improve support
✅ Create more inclusive and ADHD-friendly learning environments

Key Topics Covered

🔹 ADHD and Executive Function: Understanding attention, organisation, and time management difficulties
🔹 Practical Support Strategies: Body doubling, visual plans, and assistive technology
🔹 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and Emotional Support: How to respond compassionately
🔹 Inclusive Teaching and Learning: Structuring feedback, coursework, and classroom environments
🔹 Promoting Wellbeing: Reducing stigma and fostering a strengths-based approach

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for:
✔ Academic tutors
✔ Student support staff
✔ Disability and wellbeing services
✔ Learning development professionals
✔ University administrators interested in inclusion and accessibility

Outcomes and Benefits

After attending this CPD workshop, you’ll have a clear action plan to implement in your role. You’ll be better prepared to:
✅ Make reasonable adjustments for students with ADHD
✅ Support students’ mental health and wellbeing
✅ Promote engagement and retention
✅ Help students with ADHD succeed academically and socially