Parents & Teachers Conference · Adelaide

The ADHD answers you’ve been searching for, in person

An afternoon built for parents, caregivers and teachers: understanding ADHD, getting a diagnosis, supporting your child at home and at school, presented by Adelaide’s leading paediatricians, psychologists and allied health specialists.

Date
Saturday
22 August 2026
Time
1:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Registration from 12:45 pm
Venue
Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh
Registration
$50 per person
Secure your seat For parents, caregivers and educators alike
Why attend

One afternoon. Real answers,
from people who understand

Skip the waitlist, for an afternoon

The guidance specialists share in their consulting rooms: diagnosis, therapy, school support and daily life, without the referrals and months of waiting.

Hear the whole care team

Paediatrics, psychology, audiology and occupational therapy in one room, understand who does what, and where to turn at each step of your child’s journey.

A parent who’s been there

The afternoon opens with a parent’s perspective, the honest story of navigating uncertainty, assessment and advocacy, told by someone who has lived it.

Ask your questions

The afternoon closes with an open panel, bring the questions that keep you up at night and put them directly to the full speaker line-up.

The speakers

Meet the specialists

The paediatricians, psychologists and allied health experts presenting on the day, plus a parent who has walked the road you’re on.

Dr Daham De Silva
Specialist Paediatrician

Dr Daham De Silva

Adelaide paediatrician and co-founder of Raised Well. “I make sure I speak to the child and help them understand: you’re not a problem. It’s a difference.”

WelcomeManagement of ADHD
Dr Anthony Chitti
Specialist Paediatrician

Dr Anthony Chitti

“I can’t reiterate the importance enough of a healthy diet, regular exercise, good amounts of sleep and avoiding excessive screen time.”

Behaviour & learning difficulties
Angela Coppi
Psychologist

Angela Coppi

“We are here to help children be the best version of themselves. There’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to being neurodivergent.”

Diagnosis of ADHDADHD in Girls
Anne-Marie Coughlin
Psychologist

Anne-Marie Coughlin

“You are your child’s best and most important advocate. Don’t underestimate your role as an advocate.”

Cognitive Behaviour TherapySchools and ADHD
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Parent

Rachel

Opens the afternoon with a parent’s perspective, the honest story of recognising the signs, navigating assessment and advocating for her child.

A Parent’s Perspective
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Audiologist

Sharon Price

Presenting on auditory processing disorder and ADHD, how the two overlap, how they differ, and what that means for assessment and referral.

Auditory Processing Disorder
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Occupational Therapist

Dino Mennillo

Presenting on the role of occupational therapy in ADHD, practical supports for regulation, routines and daily function at home and at school.

Occupational Therapy in ADHD
Flow of the day

The programme

A structured afternoon that follows the journey families actually take, from first concerns, through diagnosis and therapy, to school and everyday management.

12:45 pm
12:45 pm

Registration commences

Coffee available on arrival
1:00 pm
1:00 pm

Welcome

Dr Daham De Silva, Paediatrician
1:05 pm
1:05 pm

Introduction: A Parent’s Perspective

Rachel, Parent
1:25 pm
1:25 pm

“Where to Start?” The Paediatrician’s Role in Behaviour and Learning Difficulties

Dr Anthony Chitti, Paediatrician
1:50 pm
1:50 pm

Diagnosis of ADHD

Angela Coppi, Psychologist
2:05 pm
2:05 pm

ADHD in Girls

Angela Coppi, Psychologist
2:15 pm
2:15 pm

The Role of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Anne-Marie Coughlin, Psychologist
2:25 pm
2:25 pm

Schools and ADHD

Anne-Marie Coughlin, Psychologist
2:35 pm
2:35 pm

Occupational Therapy in ADHD

Dino Mennillo, Occupational Therapist
2:50 pm
2:50 pm

Afternoon tea

A short break before the final sessions
3:05 pm
3:05 pm

Management of ADHD

Dr Daham De Silva, Paediatrician
3:35 pm
3:35 pm

Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD

Sharon Price, Audiologist
3:50 pm
3:50 pm

Panel discussion and questions

All speakers
4:05 pm
4:05 pm

Conclusion and close

Raised Well
Event location

Event location

Education Development Centre4 Milner Street, Hindmarsh SA 5007
Saturday 22 August 2026Registration from 12:45 pm · sessions 1:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Coffee on arrivalCoffee available as you register from 12:45 pm
Registration

Secure your seat

Parents & Teachers Conference
$50 per person
  • Full afternoon programme, 1:00 pm – 4:05 pm
  • Presentations across paediatrics, psychology, audiology and occupational therapy
  • A parent’s perspective on the ADHD journey
  • Open panel, put your questions to the full line-up
  • Take-home conference handout
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Also on the day: GP Conference

The morning session, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, built for general practitioners. $100 per delegate.

View the morning session