Parents of children with ADHD are often unfairly judged. As the Go-To Guide authors point out: “ADHD can make good parenting look bad”.

 It is important for parents to have a good understanding of what is happening for their child in order to address what seem to be challenging behaviours.

Michele will share information about typical challenges that present in ‘ADHD Families’ She will also provide practical, actionable tips to help parents support their children to be their best selves and create a calmer family environment. 

Dr Michele Toner OAM

In 2017 Michele co-authored “The ADHD Go-to-Guide” with Professor Desiree Silva. She has been supporting people with ADHD and co-existing conditions since 1995, starting her coaching practice in 2009. She is a faculty member of the ADD Coach Academy in New York where she trains and mentors ADHD coaches.

In addition to her private practice, Michele works to promote ADHD Awareness and Advocacy. She held inaugural board positions for ADHD Australia, and The Australian Association of ADHD Professionals (AADPA). She is Chair of the Board at ADHD WA and member of their Professional Advisory Body.

Michele was awarded an OAM in 2021 for her work in ADHD.

Early intervention involves identifying and addressing developmental, behavioural, or learning challenges in children as early as possible.

This critical approach leverages the brain’s rapid development during the early years, providing targeted support to improve cognitive, emotional, and social skills.

Research shows that early intervention can significantly improve long-term outcomes, helping children develop essential skills and confidence while preventing more complex challenges later on.

It also fosters inclusion, allowing children to thrive in both educational and social settings. Furthermore, early intervention reduces long-term costs to educational and healthcare systems by addressing issues before they escalate, making it an effective, proactive strategy.

Key takeaways from session

1. Developmental Benefits: Early intervention can significantly improve developmental outcomes for children with special needs, enhancing skills in communication, social interaction, and self-regulation.

2. Family Support: It provides vital support and resources for families, helping them understand their child’s needs and fostering a collaborative approach to care and education.

3. Long-Term Impact: Early intervention can reduce the need for more intensive services later, leading to better long-term educational and social outcomes, ultimately benefiting the child’s quality of life.

Did you know that the average person uses up to 13 different methods to manage their time, yet still struggles to achieve their goals efficiently? If that’s the case for the average person, what about those with ADHD?

In our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves chasing after the perfect tool or strategy to help us stay organised, focused, and less distracted. But what if the answer isn’t just a tool, but an understanding of how your unique brain works? ADHD Leadership Coach Francinne O’Rourke invites you to pause and explore your “Time Personality.” By gaining insight into your personal relationship with time, you’ll discover the strategies and tools that truly fit your lifestyle.

Join Francinne for an engaging and insightful presentation filled with “ah-ha” moments and entertaining insights. Walk away with:

1. A Deeper Understanding of Your Time Personality: Learn how ADHD shapes your unique relationship with time and discover why you manage time the way you do.
2. Insight into Your Personal Brand of Procrastination: Uncover the reasons behind your procrastination habits and how they impact your productivity.
3. A Framework for Choosing the Right Time Management Tools: Get an overview of various tools and practices, along with criteria to help you select the ones that suit you best.

Ready to unlock the science of time management tailored to your ADHD brain?

Join us for an enlightening experience that will change how you approach time forever.

Francinne works with NeuroSpicy (ADHD) high achievers who are sacrificing their soul for success in a neurotypical world and feel like an imposter in their own lives.

Francinne partners with them to declutter their mind and their world, flip their mindset to reignite vibrancy and transform their rule-book for life  into a spicy-playbook so that it works for them and with their unique brain wiring; taking them from frazzled to focused and on fire. Then of course – they Get Stuff Done!.