From ADHD Screening to Support

From ADHD Screening to Support

From All Aboard ADHD by Claire Quigley Ward

January 23, 2026 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 53

About this episode

Claire Quigley Ward discusses the Neurodivergence Bill with MP Adam Dance, focusing on its potential to improve support for neurodivergent children in schools.

What is the Neurodivergence Bill and how could it help ensure practical, everyday adjustments that actually help children learn and thrive at school? In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD Podcast, Claire is joined by MP Adam Dance to discuss the Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill, which attempts to bring earlier identification and better support for ADHD, dyslexia, autism and other neurodivergent conditions into primary schools. Adam is the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil . He has ADHD and dyslexia himself, and his personal story deeply informs his campaign. Claire and Adam discuss: How children continue to face stigma and bullying due to differences such as ADHD and why early universal screening will ensure they can access the right understanding and support at the right time How misunderstood children can internalise being “naughty” and disengage from learning, plus the potential impact of this on their longer-term life outcomes Adam’s personal experience being diagnosed with ADHD and why he’s so passionate about driving this bill forward The core elements of the Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill including universal primary‑age screening…

People in this episode

Host: Claire Quigley Ward

Guest: Adam Dance

Topics covered

  • ADHD
  • neurodivergence
  • education
  • support
  • screening
  • teacher training

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • neurodivergence
  • education
  • screening
  • support
  • teacher training
  • dyslexia
  • autism
  • bullying
  • stigma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Liberal Democrat

Books & works: Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill

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