Why Parents Trust ADHD in Practice
I’m Janine, founder of ADHD in Practice.
I help UK parents make sense of ADHD, SEND, school meetings and the behaviour that often gets misunderstood as “naughty”, “defiant”, “lazy” or “attention-seeking”.
I bring together 34 years in UK schools, SENCo experience, dyslexia specialist knowledge, ADHD coaching, emotional literacy work, lived ADHD experience and parent experience.
In plain English, I understand this from the classroom, the paperwork, the meeting room and the kitchen table.
My background
I have spent 34 years in UK education, supporting children,
parents and schools.
My experience includes:
Teacher, Early Years, Key Stages 1, 2 & 3
SENCo 30+ years
Maths specialist
Dyslexia and literacy support
ADHD coaching and ongoing CPD
Emotional literacy mentoring
Executive function support
SEND meetings and school advocacy
EHCP, CAMHS, GP and Right to Choose preparation
Supporting children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, masking, school avoidance and emotional regulation difficulties
Supporting and guiding parents navigating the SEND system in the UK
I am also enhanced DBS checked.
But more importantly, I know families do not need blame. They need a clearer plan.
How I can help
ADHD in Practice supports UK parents with:
ADHD meltdowns and emotional regulation
school saying “they’re fine” when home says otherwise
SENCo meetings and school conversations
EHCP, CAMHS, GP and Right to Choose preparation
executive function difficulties
dyslexia and literacy concerns
masking, anxiety and after-school collapse
routines, mornings, homework and bedtime
Start here
Download the free ADHD Meltdown Decoder
For parents trying to work out what is driving the behaviour.
Get a School Script
For SENCo, EHCP, CAMHS, GP, Right to Choose or school meetings.
Book a Parent Clarity Consultation
For personalised help understanding your child’s pattern and what to try next.
Your child is not broken.
You are not failing.
But if the current approach is not working, you need more than vague advice and another laminated chart.
You need clarity, language and a plan that fits real family life.
Testimonials - What parents have shared
Support that changed everything
Thank you so much for all the support you have given our son, and to us as a family, during his time with you. Your guidance, understanding and advice have been truly invaluable, and the difference you have made will stay with us for a very long time.
You have supported not only our son’s needs, but also helped us feel more confident, informed and better able to support him ourselves. We will always be incredibly grateful for the care, encouragement and expertise you have shown throughout.
Thank you again for everything.
Parents, Cheshire
Making a Real Difference
Janine has been an invaluable support to our whole family. She brings a wealth of specialist knowledge and experience, combined with genuine care, warmth and understanding.
She built a wonderful connection with our children and worked with them patiently and skilfully, helping them to cope more confidently, make progress and grow in self-belief. Her support has made a real and lasting difference to all of us.
– Parent, Cheshire
We stopped firefighting and started parenting together
Our daughter is 13, bright, capable and full of potential, but for a long time she was barely accessing school. The school refusal had become overwhelming, and although we knew she was intelligent, her dyslexia and ADHD were affecting everything - confidence, learning, friendships, and her ability to cope day to day. She was reactive, anxious and increasingly disconnected from school life.
Janine understood very quickly that this was never about laziness or unwillingness. She helped us, and school, see the bigger picture. Her support was thoughtful, practical and incredibly well judged. She helped our daughter feel understood rather than judged, and that changed the tone of everything.
The progress has been remarkable. Our daughter has returned to school, is now managing lessons far better, and is beginning to enjoy learning again, slowly. Her friendships have improved, she is less reactive, and she seems far more secure in herself. We are finally seeing the bright, capable girl we always knew was there. I am not saying days are not a battle as they are but so much better than where we started from.
Janine’s support has made a profound difference not just to our daughter’s education, but to her wellbeing and future.
- Parents, Greater Manchester
She helped us become the parents our daughter needed
Before we started working with Janine, family life felt tense far too often. Our seven-year-old daughter was bright, funny and loving, but there was constant conflict at home, especially with her sibling. Everything seemed to turn into a battle, and if I am honest, my husband and I were not always handling it in the same way. We both wanted to help, but we were exhausted and often pulling in different directions.
Janine helped us understand what was really going on underneath the behaviour rather than just reacting to the explosions. She gave us practical strategies that actually worked in real life, not just in theory. More importantly, she helped us feel like capable parents again. We became calmer, more consistent, and much more united.
The difference in our daughter has been huge. The sibling rivalry has reduced massively, there is less shouting, less blame, and far more understanding at home. We are now on the same page as parents, and that has changed everything. Janine did not just support our daughter. She strengthened the whole family.
- Parents and sibling, Cheshire
He finally feels understood
Janine’s support has been life-changing for our 14-year-old son. He has ADHD and autism, and before working with her he was struggling in ways that affected every part of his life - school, confidence, emotional regulation, relationships and his view of himself. He often felt misunderstood, and as parents we were worried about the path he was on.
What Janine did so well was take the time to truly understand him. She did not use a one-size-fits-all approach. She worked out what was behind the struggles, helped him make sense of how his brain works, and gave him practical, realistic strategies he could actually use. At the same time, she helped us understand how to support him more effectively at home and alongside school.
The change in him has been significant. He is more confident, more settled, and much better able to manage situations that would once have overwhelmed him. He has a stronger sense of who he is, what helps, and how to move forward. That has had a huge impact on his day-to-day life.
What matters most is that this support has not just helped in the moment. It has laid foundations for the future. We know Janine’s work will continue to help him as he grows, and we are incredibly grateful for the difference she has made.
- Parents, Cheshire