Supporting Schools with Secure, Connected ADHD Solutions
Trauma-informed nervous system strategies that improve classroom dynamics while supporting both student success and educator wellbeing
Why Schools Choose This
Today's classrooms are more complex than ever—and students with ADHD need more than behaviour plans and accommodations. They need safety, connection, and nervous system-aware support that addresses the root of challenging behaviours.
The reality: Traditional approaches often leave both students and educators feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and stuck in cycles of conflict.
The solution: I help schools build environments
where regulation comes first, relationships matter, and both students and staff feel empowered to succeed—without burning out.
Behaviours We See In Classrooms Are Signals - Not Character Flaws
Meltdowns
Nervous system overwhelm, not manipulation
Avoidance
Protection mode, not laziness
Disorganization
Executive function struggles, not carelessness
Defiance
Dysregulation, not disrespect
Inattention
Survival brain activation, not wilful distraction
Enhancing What You Already Do
Behavioural Models Have Their Limitations
Behaviour charts
Helpful for tracking patterns, but don't address underlying disregulation
Timers + token systems
Can support structure and routine, but increase anxiety for some students
Calm down spaces
Can be helpful, but can also feel alienating
Rewards and consequences
Offer clear expectations, but can feel punitive
How We Build Connection and Capacity
Nervous system regulation
The foundation of learning
Connection before correction
Attachment creates safety for growth
Rupture and repair
Building trust through humility and authenticity
Developing executive function
Scaffolding skills, not punishing deficits
Sustainable practices
Approaches that support both student success and educator wellbeing
This is how we move from managing behaviour to building capacity.
How We Support Your School
🎯 Interactive Professional Development
Format: 90-minute sessions, half-day, full-day, or multi-session series
Engaging, practical sessions covering:
Nervous system science made simple
Co-regulation strategies that work in real classroom moments
Attachment-informed responses to challenging behaviors
Building emotional sustainability for educators
Outcome: Staff leave with concrete tools they can implement immediately, plus a deeper understanding of why certain approaches work—and others don't.
🤝 Individual & Team Consultation
Format: 1:1 or small group sessions, ongoing or project-based
Get targeted support for your most challenging situations:
Co-creating strategies around specific classroom challenges
Improving collaboration with families
Developing individualized approaches for complex needs
Building systems that support both students and staff wellbeing
Outcome: Personalized action plans that fit your unique context, plus ongoing support as you implement changes.
🌱 Custom Program Development
Format: Collaborative design process tailored to your school culture
Work with us to create meaningful, sustained change:
Assessment of current practices and needs
Design of school-wide approaches grounded in nervous system science
Integration with existing system's values
Training and implementation support
Progress monitoring and adjustment
Outcome: A comprehensive approach that becomes part of your school's culture, not just an add-on program.
This Approach Is Different
This is not a one-size-fits-all program with rigid scripts and predetermined outcomes.
This is a neuroscience-informed, attachment-based approach that helps educators respond to behaviour with clarity and compassion—creating environments where everyone can thrive.
“You can’t help kids regulate if the adults in the room feel overwhelmed. We start with safety—for everyone.”
DESIGNED FOR TEAMS WHO ARE READY TO LEAD WITH CARE
Perfect For
🎓 K-12 teachers seeking practical, relationship-based classroom strategies
👥 Administrators and leadership wanting to support staff while improving outcomes
🤲 Resource and inclusion teams looking for trauma-informed approaches
🧠 School mental health staff needing tools that complement therapeutic work
🌱 Early learning and student support services building foundational skills
About This Work
Hi, I'm Ariel-Paul Saunders, and I bring two decades of experience supporting children and families, offering a unique blend of clinical insight, developmental wisdom, and deep presence.
Drawing from my background in Waldorf Education, Somatic Therapy, Contemplative Practice, and the Arts, I help parents and educators create structured, connected, and playful environments where everyone thrives.
My approach is grounded in:
Attachment theory and trauma-informed practice
Nervous system science and polyvagal theory
Strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming perspectives
Real-world classroom experience and educator sustainability
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free 30-minute consultation call to explore your goals and discuss how I can support your team and students.
On this call, we'll:
Identify your biggest challenges and priorities
Explore how nervous system-informed approaches could help
Discuss options that fit your timeline and budget
Answer any questions about this approach
No pressure, no sales pitch—just a genuine conversation about what your school needs.
Questions? Email [email protected]. I'm here to help you create classrooms where everyone feels safe to learn and grow.
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I created this guidebook as a resource to be used by families and educators alike.