Neurodiversity online training and workshops

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It can also be known as ADD (attention deficit disorder). The symptoms can be split into 3 categories, difficulties with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

ADHD is a form of neurodiversity. This means that children and young people with ADHD think and work differently as their brains work slightly differently. ADHD does not affect intelligence. It cannot be 'cured' and it cannot be 'outgrown'. Children and young people with ADHD will grow up into adults with ADHD. 

Read more about ADHD.

For ADHD medication to work effectively, your child will need to take the medication daily. Read more about ADHD medication.

Read frequently asked questions for post diagnosis ADHD workshop.

Our partners at Autism Bedfordshire deliver an extensive programme of workshops and training for both parents and professionals.

You can also visit a local Autism Central event.

Read frequently asked questions about our behaviours that may challenge workshop.

Read frequently asked questions about our parent sleep awareness workshop.

A planning wheel is a tool to help children or young people to become more independent. It helps your and your child work on everyday tasks and activities they struggle with. It also encourages you and your child to think about coping strategies and reasonable ways to make the task or activities easier. Read more about planning wheels.

Find information about helping your child with their sensitivities.

The Community Specialist Nursing team can provide advice to help with any sleep, behaviour or continence concerns. Contact the service to find out more.

The Speech and Language Therapy Service have training videos and resources you can explore. Find information for parents and carers as well as school and setting staff, including:

• understanding words, sentences and beyond
• using words, sentences and beyond
• introduction to speech sounds
• early sound play
• phonological awareness
• supporting speech sounds: input activities
• supporting speech sounds: blending
• introduction to signing
• introduction to augmentative and alternative communication
• objects of reference
• object exchange

Read frequently asked questions about our teenage sleep workshop.