Understanding ADHD in Children
It is vital if we're parenting, teaching or working with a child with ADHD that we fully understand how it impacts their world - physically, psychologically, socially and academically.
Understanding ADHD in Children
📅 Tuesday Oct 7th
🕡 6.30-7.30pm
🎥 Recording Available Afterwards
Suitable for parents, teachers and professionals
ADHD is one of the most widely discussed yet often misunderstood conditions in childhood. Beyond the stereotypes, children with ADHD face challenges that touch every area of their lives - physical, psychological, social and academic.
In Ireland, it is estimated that 1 in 20 children are living with ADHD. Research shows that among those referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), one-third present with ADHD. Primary school is often when difficulties begin to emerge, not just in attention and learning but also in self-esteem, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
We also know that ADHD frequently co-occurs with other mental health challenges: Irish data shows high rates of anxiety and depression among children with ADHD, and recent reports highlight a surge in referrals, leading to long waiting lists for support. In fact, nearly 8,000 children were prescribed ADHD medication in Ireland in the first half of 2024 alone, showing both the scale of the condition and the urgent need for better understanding and intervention.
In this webinar, you will:
- Fully understand the lived experience of ADHD and how it impacts children physically, psychologically, socially and academically
- Explore how and why ADHD leads to challenges in learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Learn what you can begin to do right now to make a lasting and meaningful difference to a child with ADHD, from an informed and compassionate perspective
- Gain practical, evidence-based strategies you can use at home, in school or in professional practice
Why does this matter?
Children with ADHD are often misunderstood as “not trying” or “misbehaving” when, in fact, they are coping with a very real neurodevelopmental condition. Misunderstandings can lead to low self-esteem, conflict, bullying and disengagement from school.
With the right understanding and support, however, children with ADHD can thrive — building resilience, achieving academically, and flourishing socially and emotionally.
What you’ll receive
- CPD Certificate
- Copy of worksheets and summary slides
- Lifetime access to the recording and all materials
Your Instructor
Dr Lorraine Lynch is the Clinical Director of the Child Psychology Institute (CPI). She holds a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from London Metropolitan University (LMU) and is accredited by the HCPC and BPS. Her research thesis was based on the lived experience of children with Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) from the perspective of their parents. During her doctorate training, she completed placements in the private sector working on breastfeeding advocacy and support, and also within the NHS (Kidderminster Hospital, Birmingham) working on the promotion of digital health solutions. Dr Lorraine has won numerous awards within the social innovation and enterprise space, receiving a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland award in 2014, Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers Award in 2021 and Network Ireland 'Power Within Champion' Award in 2022. Dr Lorraine is also the author of two books designed to promote children’s wellness - #100happydays4kids and Closing Saor’s Day.
Her most important role is a mother to three smallies, who serve as a constant reminder of how much potential exists within each child.
“Even the tallest trees always begin as a seed.” A. J. Darkholme