Dr. Sean McDonnell:

In addition, it is important to have consistency of approach across the domains that the child is operating in - both home and school. Teachers are extremely good at picking up children who are externalising behaviours, but ADHD presents both internalising as well as externalising behaviours. There is a series of strategies that can work to reduce the more pronounced hyperactivity and improve concentration. If that is introduced in both home and school, it would have a significant effect. At the minute, in respect of all conditionality, there is not enough education for teachers available. It is not the question of them not wanting it; it is not available.