Dr. Sonia Morris:

I used to work in the school of education in Dublin City University, DCU, when it was St. Patrick's College for teacher education. I experienced first-hand the overloaded curriculum those trainee teachers experience. We need specialist continuing professional development, CPD, once teachers are out of training, that can be shared among staff. It is not just about new teachers. It is also teachers who are currently in teaching positions who need upskilling on ADHD identification and support to address the stereotypical stigma often associated with ADHD and to ensure there are better supports and identification within the school system. As Mr. Kilbride said, it is often teachers who identify these things first.