AUT26-32 Post Primary-ADHD & Assessment

Post Primary ADHD and Assessment

DATE:      Thursday, 17th September 2026
TIME:       7pm - 8pm
VENUE:   Online Via Zoom

Target Audience: Post Primary Teachers, Parents & SNA’s

As the Irish post-primary landscape evolves, the weight of assessment is shifting from "the big day" in June toward Continuous Based Assessments (CBAs) and Additional Assessment Components (AACs). While this reduces the pressure of a single exam, the demand for sustained focus, organization, and long-term planning can be particularly taxing for students with ADHD.

This CPD session dives into the "ADHD brain" at the post-primary level, exploring why traditional project management often fails these learners. We will move beyond theory to provide practical, high-impact strategies for scaffolding large tasks, managing deadlines without the "dopamine crash," and ensuring students can demonstrate their true potential in both continuous and terminal assessments.

Presenter: Emily Sinclair

Emily has been teaching in the post- primary sector for 10 years. She was late-diagnosed with ADHD herself after completing several university qualifications. Following this has focused on understanding ADHD and exploring ways to manage it. She is a certified ADHD Coach. This
combination of both personal and professional experience means she has a unique insight into the challenges of a classroom, both as a teacher and someone who is neurodivergent. She is currently completing her PhD research on cyberbullying.