Matt Eggleston Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist talks about the core symptoms – attention span, is the child easily distractible, can they persist with tasks, being forgetful, losing things and having problems with organisation.

Matt Eggleston Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist talks about strategies for engaging with parents. He suggests that asking for their observations is the best approach.

Matt Eggleston Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist explains what executive function is and suggests that most of those with ADHD will have some executive function issues.

Psychiatrist suggests that there are core strategies to help students regulate. He notes that having clear and explicit expectations for the class is very important. Watching out for early signs of dysregulation is really important.

Matt Eggleston Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist explains that students with an interest in a specific topic can become really invested in this. He suggests that teachers use this where they can.

Matt Eggleston Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist notes that predictable noises are going to be less stimulating than unpredictable ones. He suggests that allowing students to listen to music may be a good strategy.

Matt Eggleston Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist explains that co regulation is being aware of when a student is under or over aroused and responding appropriately. He notes the challenges for teachers in busy classrooms.