ADHD Connect - Education
Recent research has identified parent psychoeducation as a key part of success in ADHD management alongside medication, and indicates better outcomes and better well-being for ADHD/ neurodiverse individuals (1). These sessions help build a solid foundation for starting or continuing your family's ADHD journey. Currently, we offer a 2-part group talk at our Cockburn clinic with a short Q&A/ workshopping at the end. We also offer individual parent sessions.
A diagnosis is not needed to attend. Please note the content of talks is not medical advice, but for educational purposes.
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GROUP TALKS:
Part 1 - ADHD Demystified - 1 hour + 15mins Q&A
We explore the risks and causes of ADHD and understand how neurodivergent brains are "wired" through development. This talk clarifies the science and mechanisms behind ADHD and its treatments.
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Part 2 - What is executive function in ADHD - 1 hour +15mins workshopping
Understanding non-pharmacological intervention strategies for effective ADHD management, and how to start developing parental and school strategies targeting behaviours and challenges common to ADHD.
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​​​FEE:
As part of holistic care from SmartPaeds, these sessions are offered to parents of patients at an accessible price at $35/pax, $60/couple. Non-patients can request to attend, but patients in our system are prioritised for seats. To find out how you can get on our clinical assessnment waitlist, please see Appointments page​​
INDIVIDUAL SESSION:
If you are ready ditch the nagging, power struggles, fidget toys and screen-based apps to implement some evidence-based and practical strategies, tailored to your current challenges. This is a face-to-face educational consultation for targeted understanding and strategies for your family. Sessions are 50 mins, fee is $110. Please note this is not a doctor's appointment. All educational sessions are non-Medicare rebatable. ​
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Why
Parent Education?
ADHD is a developmental condition, so parents have great potential to change the trajectory of their child's future, enhancing social, academic and functioning, as perhaps most importantly, the wellbeing of the child and family relationship. With long waitlists and costly clinic time, parents equipped a science-based understanding on ADHD can better manage treatment set in place by doctors and practitioners, and advocate for their child effectively. The Australasian ADHD Professional Association and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parent education, also known as behaviour therapy, as a key part of ADHD treatment (2).
Our educator Jia, with her expertise and lived experience, can help you with clarity with regards to your role in leading your child to independence and success. At SmartPaeds we recognize the necessity to have evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and tailor-made strategies.
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Our education sessions are delivered by Jia Yong, (B.A. Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (Hons., UWA), BSc Neuroscience) and are supported by our paediatricians. ​
Jia is a parent of two ADHD children and have seen the best and worst of neurodivergency in her own lived experience. Since 2009 she has worked in teams amongst the most disenfranchised and marginalized children, and she brings a hopeful approach to childhood interventions.
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