Social media can be a powerful tool for connection, creativity, and self-expression — but for children with ADHD, it can also become a source of overstimulation, distraction, comparison, and impulsive behaviour. This course helps parents and carers understand the unique challenges and opportunities that social media presents for neurodivergent children.

Learn how to guide your child’s social media use with empathy, structure, and healthy boundaries — while supporting their digital well-being, safety, and self-worth.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand how ADHD affects self-regulation, impulse control, and emotional responses online
• Recognise potential risks (e.g. oversharing, online conflict, time blindness) specific to ADHD
• Create realistic, flexible boundaries around screen time and app usage
• Teach your child how to pause, reflect, and manage impulsive online behaviour
• Support your child’s confidence and resilience when facing comparison or rejection
• Foster positive, mindful social media habits in collaboration with your child