Empowering Minds: A Collaborative Workshop on Supporting Children with ADHD

A workshop titled “Understanding and Managing ADHD – A Collaborative Approach for Parents and Educators” was organised by the Mental Health Department of Salwan Public School, Rajendra Nagar, on 12 January 2026. Teachers from primary and senior sections, along with parents, participated actively. The programme began with a welcome address by the Vice Principal and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the Principal.

The session was conducted by Ms. Sudhita Kasturi, a Certified ADHD Life Coach and founder of Leverage Your ADHD. She emphasized that ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition rather than a behavioural issue and introduced the “C’s of ADHD”—Consistency, Clarity, Compassion, and Celebration—as essential principles for supporting children effectively.

Ms. Kasturi shared practical strategies for classrooms, including structured seating, minimizing distractions, clear instructions, visual aids, movement breaks, and the appropriate use of fidget tools. Parents were guided on maintaining consistent routines at home, breaking tasks into smaller steps, practising positive discipline, and focusing on children’s strengths.

Overall, the workshop was informative and enriching, strengthening collaboration between parents and educators and equipping them with practical strategies to support children with ADHD effectively.