This workshop is offered by Ako Aotearoa in partnership with ADHD New Zealand.

ADHD New Zealand, supported by the Tertiary Education Commission, has developed eLearning modules to help tertiary educators better support their learners with ADHD.

This workshop will help participants develop a deeper understanding of the specific challenges tertiary learners with ADHD face, and explore strategies that can support them to have a more positive learning experience.

Workshop level

This is a Level 1 (introductory) workshop. No prior knowledge is required.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for anyone who works with learners with ADHD and would like to learn how to support them better.

Topics covered

• What is ADHD?
• What are the 10 myths about ADHD?
• Challenges faced by learners with ADHD.
• Accommodations and strategies to support learners with ADHD.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

• recognise and describe some of the challenges learners with ADHD face in the tertiary education environment, and why these challenges occur
• apply strategies in your teaching practice to mitigate some of these challenges. 

Facilitator

TBC

Free self-directed content

In addition to the live workshop, participants will have access to self-directed content available through the Ako Aotearoa Neurodiversity Educator Pathway on Pathways Awarua. This Pathway is currently under development. This complementary content will allow you to explore the topic in greater depth at your own pace and in your own time, reinforcing the practical skills and knowledge gained during the workshop. 

Ako Aotearoa badges

Participants can earn an Ako Aotearoa digital badge as evidence of participation and completion of workshop requirements.

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