Help children, teenagers and adults understand that ADHD is often much more complex than the behaviours other people can see with this Free ADHD Iceberg Poster Printable
This colourful Iceberg Poster printable shows common visible ADHD traits, including distractibility, impulsivity, forgetfulness and fidgeting. Beneath the surface, it highlights some of the less visible challenges a person with ADHD may experience, such as overwhelm, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, time blindness, executive functioning difficulties and working memory challenges.
Designed to encourage understanding, empathy and support rather than judgement, this printable ADHD awareness poster can help start meaningful conversations about hidden struggles and individual differences.
It is ideal for classrooms, SEN settings, therapy rooms, counselling spaces, school wellbeing displays and family homes.
Perfect For
• Teachers and teaching assistants
• SEN and SEND professionals
• Occupational therapists
• Counsellors and therapists
• Parents and caregivers
• School wellbeing and inclusion displays
• ADHD awareness activities
• Emotional literacy lessons
• Therapy and calming spaces
• Children, teenagers and adults learning about ADHD
Why Use an ADHD Iceberg Poster?
The ADHD iceberg concept provides a simple visual reminder that behaviour is only one part of the picture.
A person may appear distracted, forgetful, impulsive or restless, while underneath they may be experiencing sensory overload, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, difficulty managing time or challenges with working memory and executive functioning.
This ADHD classroom visual can be used to:
• Encourage supportive conversations about ADHD
• Promote empathy and understanding
• Help explain visible and hidden ADHD traits
• Support emotional awareness and self-understanding
• Create more inclusive classrooms and therapy environments
• Remind adults to look beyond behaviour
Created by a qualified occupational therapist with experience supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
Important Information
This is a free digital download. No physical poster, frame or printed item will be sent.
Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen, printer, ink and paper. For the best results, print the poster on good-quality white cardstock or heavyweight matte paper.
This Free ADHD Iceberg Poster Printable resource is intended for educational, awareness and supportive purposes only. It is not a diagnostic or medical tool.
For personal, classroom or professional use only. Files may not be resold, shared, redistributed or used to create other products.
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