Episode 95: What Your Child’s Teacher Needs to Know About ADHD

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the complex world of ADHD at school—and most importantly, what your child’s teacher needs to know to support them effectively. Whether you're navigating primary school or high school, the challenges are real—but with the right knowledge and scaffolding strategies, the journey can become smoother for everyone involved. What we cover in this episode: Why school is harder than it looks for children with ADHD The core executive functioning struggles: attention regulation, working memory, and impulse control Common misunderstandings teachers may have (like “They just need to try harder” or “They’re being disruptive on purpose”) Practical, teacher-friendly strategies like chunking instructions, visual aids, built-in movement, and celebrating effort—not just outcomes How parents can partner with teachers to advocate without overstepping, using compassion and collaboration This episode is grounded in real clinical experiences and includes specific, actionable tools that educators can start using right away. Bonus Resource: Don’t forget to download the free fact sheet for primary school teachers to share with your child’s teacher: Copy and Download here: file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/ADHD%20for%20Primary%20Teachers.pdf Let’s change the conversation around ADHD in schools—by equipping teachers, empowering parents, and supporting kids exactly where they are. Follow me on: Instagram: @leannetranpsychologyFacebook: @Leanne TranLinked In: @leannetranpsychology   Email me: [email protected] Visit my website: www.leannetran.com.au