iSEND Parent Toolkit: Understanding ADHD

Understanding ADHD: A Parent Understanding & Support Toolkit

iSEND Parent Toolkit Series

ADHD is one of the most widely discussed neurodevelopmental differences today. Awareness has never been greater, with more families, schools and professionals recognising its signs and characteristics.

But beyond the labels, social media posts and checklists lies a much more important question:

What does ADHD actually mean for your child?

Every child with ADHD is unique. While they may share some common characteristics, each child has their own individual combination of strengths, talents, interests, challenges and ways of experiencing the world. There is no “one-size-fits-all” profile.

Created by experienced SENCO and Inclusive Education Consultant Ian Edwards, this beautifully designed Parent Toolkit helps you move beyond general awareness to truly understand your own child. Combining evidence-informed guidance with practical everyday strategies, this resource empowers parents to build confidence, reduce overwhelm and support their child both at home and in partnership with school.

Rather than viewing ADHD simply as a list of difficulties, this toolkit takes a balanced, strengths-based approach—helping families recognise the incredible potential that can flourish when children are understood, supported and celebrated.

Inside you’ll discover:

• What ADHD really is (and what it isn’t)

• Common ADHD myths vs facts

• Understanding the ADHD brain

• Executive functioning explained simply

• Attention, focus and emotional regulation

• Impulsivity and hyperactivity strategies

• Practical home routines that reduce stress

• Supporting learning, organisation and independence

• Building confidence and self-esteem

• Working positively with schools

• Everyday strategies that make a genuine difference

• Parent reflection and practical support tools

Perfect for:

✔ Parents of children with ADHD

✔ Families exploring a possible ADHD diagnosis

✔ Grandparents and carers

✔ Teachers wanting a parent-friendly resource

✔ SENCOs and schools supporting families

Why parents love the iSEND Toolkit Series

✓ Clear, easy-to-understand language

✓ Beautifully designed and engaging

✓ Practical strategies you can implement immediately

✓ Based on over 20 years of SEND experience

✓ Positive, strengths-based approach

✓ Encourages effective home-school partnership

Whether your child has recently received an ADHD diagnosis or you’ve been navigating this journey for years, this toolkit will help you better understand how your child thinks, learns and experiences the world—while giving you practical strategies that can make everyday family life calmer, more positive and more successful.

Every child has strengths. Every child deserves understanding. Every family deserves support.

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