Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, organization and time management, controlling impulsive behaviours, or over-activity. There are three different types of ADHD depending on which symptoms are more prominent in the individual, and each of these subtypes can impact children differently.
For youth with ADHD, navigating day-to-day can look very different compared to their neurotypical peers, and the classroom environment can pose particular challenges. The very tasks that these students find the most difficult—sitting still, paying attention to detail, concentrating, and getting challenging work done—are the ones they are required to do all day long. Perhaps most frustrating of all is that most of these children want to be able to learn and behave like their neurotypical peers. Neurological deficits, not unwillingness, keep kids with ADHD from learning and behaving in expected ways. But adults can make a significant difference in the lives and success of kids with ADHD. In this session, we will discuss:
- Red flags, identification, and diagnosis of students with ADHD
- Statistics and outcomes for students with ADHD
- Causes, myths, and facts
- Educational, social, emotional, and behavioural challenges for youth with ADHD
- How you can be a difference in the lives of these youth with appropriate support in place at home and at school
Intended Audience
Parents, guardians and professionals and anyone interested in learning more about ADHD
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Tanya Keto, M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #6405
, Presenter
Tanya Keto (Registered Psychologist #6405 and Permanent Professionally Certified Teacher-AB) has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Education (Child and Applied School Psychology) from the University of Calgary. She is the Manager of Professional Development and Parent Education for Foothills Academy Society, a leader in Learning Disabilities (LD) since 1979. Tanya has over 20 years of experience working with individuals with LD and ADHD as a teacher, learning strategist, guidance counselor, and educational psychologist. She now specializes as a school psychologist, adult educator, university instructor, and advocate for individuals with LD and ADHD at school and in the workplace. With a unique ability to combine her real-world experiences with empirically driven practices, Tanya presents from a place of knowledge, empathy, and expertise, making evidence-based information accessible and practical to all participants.