Brought to you by the New York Mental Health Counselors Association
ADHD Across Developmental Stages: Supporting Relationships and Classroom Success is a two-hour continuing education workshop designed for mental health professionals seeking an advanced, developmentally informed understanding of ADHD. This training examines ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition that manifests differently across early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Grounded in foundational theories of human growth and development, learning theory, and lifespan development, the workshop integrates current research with practical, evidence-based strategies applicable to clinical, school, and community-based settings.
Participants will explore how core ADHD features—such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity—interact with developmental tasks, environmental demands, and relational contexts at each stage. The workshop emphasizes the impact of developmental crises, disabilities, and situational or transitional stressors on behavior and functioning. Special attention is given to how ADHD affects peer relationships, caregiver–child dynamics, and student–teacher interactions, as well as how these relationships can be leveraged as protective factors.
Through case examples, guided reflection, and applied strategies, participants will learn how to support clients in strengthening relationships, improving emotional regulation, and increasing success in classroom and learning environments. The training highlights trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches, and includes strategies for collaboration with caregivers and educators. Participants will leave with concrete tools they can immediately apply to assessment, treatment planning, and intervention across developmental stages.