Register now
Join leading ADHD experts for focused, practical learning designed to strengthen practice, deepen expertise, and build confidence.
As ADHD care continues to evolve, clinicians, educators, and community leaders are being asked to navigate increasing demand, greater complexity, and rapidly changing models of support. Staying current requires more than theory—it requires practical skills, evidence-based strategies, and confidence in applying them.
To help meet this need, we’re pleased to present four specialised half-day ADHD training workshops to be held on Friday, 24 July, ahead of AADPA’s 9th Annual Conference (25–27 July).
Featuring this year’s international keynote speakers alongside leading experts in ADHD research, clinical practice, and community development, this year’s workshop program offers four specialised learning pathways tailored to different stages of practice and professional interest.
Flexible Learning, Designed Around You
- Register as a stand alone event or add to conference registration
- Attend in person at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins or online via live stream
- Receive a Certificate of Attendance and 2.5 CPD hours
- Access recordings for 12 months after the event
Workshops at a Glance
Whether you’re strengthening clinical foundations, navigating complex dual presentations, advancing your approach to challenging case management, or building sustainable community programs, this year’s program has something for you. Tab through each workshop below or read on for full descriptions.
Essential Learning | 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Build confidence in ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and management across the lifespan.
Designed for clinicians seeking a stronger foundation in ADHD care, this practical workshop explores assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and collaborative models of care, providing skills and frameworks you can apply immediately.
Advanced Learning | 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Navigate the complexity of co-occurring ADHD and Autism with greater confidence.
This advanced workshop explores the emerging understanding of the AuDHD profile, examining where ADHD and Autism overlap, where they diverge, and how these interactions shape presentation across the lifespan.
Advanced Learning | 1:00PM – 4:30PM
Strengthen your approach to complex ADHD assessment and treatment.
Explore advanced clinical decision-making in ADHD care, including comorbidity, treatment planning, genetics, medication optimisation, and challenging presentations where standard approaches may no longer be sufficient.
Community Leadership | 1:00PM – 4:30PM
Build stronger ADHD communities and support programs with purpose, structure and impact
Learn practical frameworks, tools, and real-world lessons for building sustainable ADHD communities. Participants will leave with a completed Community Design Canvas and a clear plan.
Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver high-quality, person-centred ADHD assessment and care across a range of clinical settings.
As clinician involvement in ADHD care continues to expand across Australia, there is growing demand for professionals who can confidently recognise, assess, and support individuals with ADHD. ADHD Foundations is a practical, evidence-based workshop designed to equip GPs, registrars, allied health professionals, and other clinicians with the knowledge and clinical framework needed to play an effective role in ADHD care.
The workshop provides a clear and structured introduction to ADHD across the lifespan, exploring the neurobiological and developmental foundations that shape presentation and functioning. You’ll examine DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, common presentation profiles, and the real-world impact of ADHD, while developing practical skills in clinical interviewing, developmental history-taking, and recognising both common and easily overlooked presentations.
A significant focus of the workshop is differential diagnosis and comorbidity. You’ll explore how to distinguish ADHD from anxiety, mood disorders, learning difficulties, and other commonly overlapping conditions, while developing a clearer understanding of evidence-based treatment approaches, referral pathways, and the role of collaborative care in supporting long-term outcomes.
- A practical framework for assessing and managing ADHD in everyday clinical practice
- Greater confidence recognising ADHD across a range of presentations and life stages
- Enhanced skills in clinical interviewing, developmental history-taking, and differential diagnosis
- A stronger understanding of common comorbidities and evidence-based treatment options
- Greater clarity about your role within shared-care and multidisciplinary models of ADHD care
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for GPs, registrars, allied health professionals, and early career clinicians seeking greater confidence in ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and everyday clinical care.
Facilitated by
Dr Rosie Edwards
Known for her thorough, evidence-based approach and thoughtful clinical style, Dr Rosie Edwards specialises in ADHD across the lifespan and its common comorbidities. She has particular expertise in complex and overlapping presentations and is passionate about translating research into practical, person-centred care. Rosie is committed to helping clinicians navigate diagnostic uncertainty with confidence and clarity.
Dr Sarah Watson
Bringing more than two decades of experience across public and private mental health services, Dr Sarah Watson is a respected clinician, educator, and advocate. She is passionate about improving ADHD understanding and care across clinical and community settings. She serves as Clinical Advisor for ADHD NZ and AADPA Board Director for New Zealand, and regularly contributes to registrar training, professional education, and national media.
A/Prof John Kramer
With more than 40 years of experience in regional practice, A/Prof John Kramer OAM has dedicated his career to patient care, medical education, and mentoring the next generation of clinicians. An Adjunct Associate Professor at the UNSW Rural Clinical School and recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia, John is a leading advocate for neurodiversity-informed primary care and GP education.
Develop a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between ADHD and Autism and its implications for assessment, formulation, and support.
When ADHD and Autism co-occur, presentations often become more nuanced, less predictable, and more difficult to conceptualise using traditional diagnostic frameworks. Differences in executive functioning, social communication, sensory processing, and emotional regulation can interact in ways that complicate both assessment and intervention.
This advanced workshop explores the emerging understanding of the AuDHD profile, examining where ADHD and Autism overlap, where they diverge, and how these interactions shape presentation across the lifespan. Drawing on current research, clinical expertise, and lived experience perspectives, you’ll develop more sophisticated approaches to assessment and formulation, with particular attention to high-masking and under-recognised presentations.
Beyond assessment and formulation, the workshop addresses one of the most challenging aspects of clinical practice—translating an AuDHD formulation into effective intervention and support planning. You’ll explore the often competing demands of executive functioning, social communication, and sensory processing, integrating evidence-informed approaches that enhance wellbeing, functioning, and quality of life.
- A deeper understanding of the AuDHD profile and its clinical implications
- Enhanced skills in assessing and formulating complex presentations
- Greater confidence recognising high-masking and under-recognised profiles
- Practical approaches to intervention and support planning
- Evidence-informed strategies that support wellbeing, functioning, and quality of life
Who Should Attend
Clinicians seeking advanced-level training in complex ADHD and Autism presentations, including those working with dual diagnosis or high-masking individuals.
Facilitated by
Monique Mitchelson
Monique Mitchelson is an Autistic, ADHD and Dyscalculic Clinical Psychologist in Brisbane, Australia. Monique is Co-Director of Divergent Futures training, and has consulted on the National Autism Strategy on the Diagnosis, Services and Supports Committee, and on Neuroinclusion with the Australian and American Psychological Society. Monique has also co-authored a therapy book ‘The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD’ by New Harbinger (2024) which is based on ACT and CFT, and is Co-Host of The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast with Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Michelle Livock which has over 3 million downloads.
Deepen your expertise in the assessment and management of complex ADHD presentations where standard approaches are no longer sufficient.
Designed for experienced clinicians, ADHD Intensive explores the clinical nuance, diagnostic complexity, and advanced decision-making required when ADHD presents alongside significant comorbidity, diagnostic uncertainty, or treatment challenges. Through an integrated, evidence-informed lens, you’ll examine the factors that influence outcomes in high-stakes and multifaceted clinical scenarios.
The workshop explores the rapidly evolving science of ADHD genetics and its practical implications for clinical care, including the opportunities and limitations of emerging genetic and pharmacogenetic knowledge. You’ll also examine the assessment and management of ADHD in the context of major depressive disorder, mood dysregulation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, and eating disorders, drawing on current evidence and real-world clinical cases.
Beyond assessment and formulation, the workshop addresses advanced treatment planning and optimisation. You’ll explore treatment sequencing, multimodal interventions, medication optimisation strategies, and clinical decision-making when first-line approaches fail, helping you navigate complexity with greater confidence and precision.
- Greater confidence managing complex and high-stakes ADHD presentations
- A practical understanding of the opportunities and limitations of genetic information in clinical practice
- Advanced approaches to differential diagnosis and formulation when multiple conditions coexist
- Strategies for treatment sequencing, shared decision-making, and multimodal care
- Evidence-informed approaches to medication optimisation when first-line interventions are insufficient
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for experienced clinicians seeking advanced-level learning in complex ADHD assessment and management.
Facilitated by
Prof. Dave Coghill
Widely recognised for his contributions to ADHD research, prescribing practice, and clinical care, Prof. Dave Coghill brings exceptional depth in the assessment and management of complex ADHD presentations. As co-lead for the AADPA Australian ADHD Prescribing Guide and developer of the Dundee ADHD Clinical Pathway, he has helped shape evidence-based approaches to optimising ADHD outcomes across diverse clinical settings.
Prof. Anita Thapar
Internationally renowned for her pioneering research into ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders, and depression, Professor Anita Thapar is one of the world’s leading authorities on the genetic and environmental influences that shape mental health. Based at Cardiff University, she serves as Chair of the NHS England ADHD Taskforce and is a keynote speaker at this year’s conference.
A/Prof. Guilherme V. Polanczyk
Recognised internationally for his research into the developmental origins of ADHD, A/Prof. Guilherme Polanczyk brings more than two decades of clinical, academic, and policy expertise to the field. Based at the University of São Paulo, his work has advanced understanding of how ADHD emerges across childhood and adolescence and its implications for intervention, public health, and long-term outcomes.
This intimate, in-person only workshop offers attendees the tools to build stronger, more sustainable ADHD communities with practical advice, proven frameworks, and a clear plan for action.
ADHD communities are growing rapidly across Australia. While connection is essential, creating a community that continues to thrive requires more than passion alone. Whether you’re running a support group, facilitating a peer network, developing community programs, or exploring a new initiative, this workshop will help you move from good intentions to lasting impact.
Drawing on real-world experience from the Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group (UK) and ADHD WA, Alison Clink and Dr Michele Toner OAM share practical lessons from decades of building and sustaining ADHD communities. You’ll explore what helps communities thrive, the common challenges that cause groups to stall, and the structures that support long-term success.
Through practical activities, you’ll work through the key elements of community design, including purpose, audience, delivery models, governance, boundaries, sustainability, and volunteer wellbeing. You’ll also examine the risks of burnout and founder dependency while identifying opportunities to strengthen and future-proof your community.
Whether you’re building something new or strengthening an existing initiative, you’ll leave with practical tools, completed planning resources, and realistic next steps to start implementing straight away.
- A completed Community Design Canvas tailored to your group, program, or idea
- Greater clarity around your community’s purpose, audience, and delivery model
- Practical strategies for improving sustainability and reducing burnout risk
- Tools to strengthen governance, structure, and long-term planning
- A realistic action plan and next steps you can begin implementing immediately
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for community leaders, coaches, allied health professionals, and organisations seeking to create lasting ADHD support programs and peer networks.
Facilitated by
Alison Clink
Inspired by her family’s own experience of navigating ADHD without adequate support, Alison Clink founded the Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group in 2013. Over the past decade, she has transformed the organisation from a volunteer-led support group into a thriving charity with 19 staff, 15 volunteers, two ADHD Learning Centres, youth programs, parent support services, and a charity shop. Alison is a qualified ADHD Coach, Treasurer of the Scottish ADHD Coalition, member of ADHD Europe, and keynote speaker at this year’s conference.
Dr Michele Toner, OAM
Widely recognised as a pioneer of ADHD coaching in Australia, Dr Michele Toner OAM has spent more than 30 years supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by ADHD. Australia’s first credentialed ADHD coach and a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal, Michele combines academic expertise with practical coaching experience through her global coaching practice, teaching roles, and advisory work. She has also held long-standing leadership positions with both ADHD WA and ADHD Australia.
Extend your learning at AADPA's 9th Annual Conference
25–26 July 2026 | Sofitel Melbourne on Collins + Online
The workshops are just the beginning. Continue your learning at AADPA’s 9th Annual Conference, featuring two days of keynote presentations, practical sessions, research updates, and community conversations led by some of the world’s leading ADHD experts.
