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The Course

Understanding ADHD in the classroom goes beyond managing behaviors—it’s about recognizing the strengths and challenges that come with it. In this course, we’ll explore the neurological aspects of ADHD, focusing on how differences in brain function, including the prefrontal cortex and neurotransmitter activity, influence your students' abilities to focus and stay organized. You’ll also learn how ADHD manifests in ways like inattentiveness and hyperactivity, and what that looks like in everyday classroom dynamics. With practical insights into executive functioning skills and emotional regulation, this course provides you with the tools to support your ADHD students in meaningful ways.

What you will learn

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of how ADHD affects brain function, behavior, and learning. We’ll delve into the cognitive challenges related to attention, working memory, and emotional regulation, while also highlighting the strengths that ADHD students often possess, such as hyperfocus and creativity. You’ll learn strategies to help students with executive functioning skills like time management, organization, and cognitive flexibility. With a focus on creating supportive classroom environments, you'll leave this course with actionable tools to enhance the learning experience for students with ADHD.

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Your instructor

Sue Milano is the Director of Programs and Advocacy at Inclusion Solutions, LLC. With a Masters in Special Education, Sue has been working with neurodiverse populations for the last 30 years in public, charter, and private schools. Sue is passionate about inclusion and educating teachers to be empowered to reach all the learners in their classrooms.