🧠 What’s Really Happening at School?
We’re collecting stories from parents and carers about the real impact schools are having on ADHD and neurodivergent kids. This isn’t about naming names — it’s about what’s working, what’s harming, and what needs to change. Your voice matters. Submissions may be used (anonymously) in upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, and advocacy work to push for change within the Education System.
Name (leave blank to stay anonymous)
First Name
Last Name
Email (optional but mainly so you can be kept up to date on advocacy in this space)
example@example.com
What type of school is your child attending?
Public
Private (Catholic/Independent)
Distance Education
Flexi or Alt Ed
Currently not attending
Homeschool
Other
What year level or age is your child?
How would you sum up your child’s school experience right now?
What has been the hardest part about school for your child or family?
What do you wish schools better understood about your child?
Has your child ever experienced any of the following at school?
Suspension or expulsion
“Soft exits” or suggestions to leave
School refusal or “can’t”
Isolation or seclusion
Lack of adjustments
Behaviour management plans that didn’t help
None of the above
Other
Have you ever been told any of the following by a school staff member?
“We don’t see that behaviour here.”
“You need to parent better.”
“He just needs to try harder.”
“She doesn’t look ADHD (or whatever diagnosis applies).”
“We don’t have funding for that.”
“We’re not the right fit.”
None of the above
Other
Has there been anything that actually helped? (e.g. a teacher, strategy, or support)
Can we share this story anonymously in a podcast, blog or campaign?
Yes, anonymously
Yes, with name if you contact me first
No
I'd like to be a podcast guest if the opportunity came up
Other
Submit
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