These resources provide additional information on this topic:

• raisingchildren.net.au - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): supporting children and pre-teens
• raisingchildren.net.au - Friendships: teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• raisingchildren.net.au - Neurodiversity and neurodivergence: a guide for families
• raisingchildren.net.au - Webinar: Social skills and helping children build them
• The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne - ADHD - ways to help children at school and home
• Australasian ADHD Professional Association - ADHD Guideline Consumer Companion
• Australasian ADHD Professional Association - Educational Adjustments For Students With ADHD
• The Gottman Institute - Feelings Wheel
• raisingchildren.net.au - Raising Health Minds app

About attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teenagers

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have brains that work differently from the brains of children without ADHD. These differences mean that children have special strengths, but it can also lead to challenges with things like paying attention, being organised or controlling impulses.

Children and teenagers with ADHD might need support to manage their challenges and build on their strengths. Support starts with recognising ADHD characteristics and getting a diagnosis.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• what ADHD is
• what characteristics to look for
• when and where to get help for ADHD
• how a diagnosis can help your child.

In the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions, share experiences, and hear other parents’ experiences and ideas.

If you have a child aged 3-18 years and you’d like to learn more about ADHD, this webinar is suitable for you.

If you register for the webinar, we’ll send you a link to the recording, even if you can’t make it on the night.

Presented by: Dr Daniel Peyton

Dr Daniel Peyton is a paediatrician, researcher, digital health product designer and father of 3 young children. He’s passionate about helping children reach their potential.

For his PhD, Daniel codesigned and developed a website that helps parents find support for their children with mental health problems. Daniel is trialling this website with families in Geelong.

When: Tuesday 22 October 2024, 8 pm AEDT or at these times in other states in other states

Duration: 40 minutes, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session

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I’ve signed up: what happens next?

About 10-15 minutes after you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link that gives you access to the webinar. You’ll be able to access the webinar 30 minutes before the start time. We’ll also send you a reminder email the day before the webinar.

We’ll send you a link to the recording a few days after the webinar.

About this webinar

This webinar offers free, live advice from a trusted parenting expert. It offers support without the need for appointments or fees and is delivered in real time to the comfort of your home. It’s also a chance to hear from other parents facing challenges like yours.

Please note that this webinar provides general information. Presenter Dr Daniel Peyton won’t be able to provide individual consultations on the night, but he will give you plenty of ideas for where to go for help if you need it.

This webinar was developed by the Parenting Research Centre in collaboration with Australian experts, brought to you by raisingchildren.net.au, and funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.