ADHD Program

Wellbeing

Seeking Expressions of Interest for the 2025 ADHD Program

Did you know Wantirna College offers an ADHD Program? This affirmative, strengths-based program is run by neurodivergent staff and designed to support students with any subtype of ADHD, including hyperactive, inattentive, and combined presentations.

This strengths-based program aims to help students build essential academic, social, and wellbeing skills, supporting a smooth transition through their schooling years and providing valuable tools for future success. Sessions will take place once a fortnight and will include psychoeducation alongside peer support, using evidence-based resources.

The program includes the following focus areas:

ADHD Psychoeducation (understanding ADHD)
Adaptive Thinking and Resilience
Conflict Resolution, Empathy, and Communication
Emotion Regulation
Anger Management
Memory, Reminders, and Routines
Time Management
Hyperfocus
Motivation
Habit Stacking
Radical Acceptance
Self-Esteem
Managing Over and Under Stimulation
Achieving Balance and Managing Neurodivergent Burnout
Study Techniques (organization, environment, focus, and association)

If your student would like to join, please contact me. We look forward to another successful year of this program!

Talea-Jane Simpson

Acting Leader of Wellbeing

tsi@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au