ADHD Iceberg Wall Display – Visual Support Poster for Inclusive Settings

A powerful visual to build understanding, empathy, and support.

The ADHD Iceberg Wall Display is a thoughtfully designed educational poster that helps educators, therapists, parents, and caregivers understand that ADHD is more than what is visible on the surface. Using the iceberg metaphor, this display clearly shows observable behaviours alongside the hidden emotional, cognitive, and sensory challenges that children may experience.

Ideal for special education rooms, inclusive classrooms, counselling spaces, therapy rooms, staff rooms, and parent support areas, this poster supports a compassionate, strengths-based approach to neurodiversity.

Frame size: 19 inches × 13 inches
Orientation: Landscape
Use: Wall display (frame recommended)

Why this poster is needed

Children with ADHD are often misunderstood, labelled, or disciplined for behaviours without recognising the underlying challenges. This visual:

• Shifts focus from behaviour to understanding

• Encourages empathy over judgement

• Supports adults in responding with appropriate strategies and accommodations

• Helps normalise neurodiversity in learning environments

Benefits across different settings

In Special Schools & SEN Rooms

• Helps educators and therapists explain ADHD to staff, parents, and visiting professionals

• Supports Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and inclusive practices

• Reinforces a supportive, non-punitive learning environment

In Inclusive Classrooms

• Builds teacher awareness of hidden challenges like emotional regulation, sensory needs, and task-switching difficulties

• Encourages differentiated instruction and flexible classroom strategies

• Promotes peer understanding and acceptance

In Therapy & Counselling Spaces

• Serves as a conversation starter during counselling, OT, or SEL sessions

• Helps children and parents put words to internal experiences

• Supports emotional literacy and self-advocacy

In Parent Support & Home Learning Spaces

• Helps families understand their child’s behaviour with clarity and compassion

• Reduces guilt, blame, and misunderstanding

• Encourages consistent support strategies between home and school

Educational & Policy Alignment

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises:

• Inclusive education

• Equitable learning opportunities

• Addressing diverse learning needs

• Mental health and emotional well-being

This poster supports NEP’s vision by helping schools create enabling environments where children with neurodevelopmental differences are understood and supported—not marginalised.

Why visual supports matter

Visual displays like this act as silent educators—constantly reinforcing understanding, empathy, and best practices without verbal instruction. When placed thoughtfully, they influence mindset, language, and responses across the learning ecosystem.

Customisation available
Need a different size, simplified version, or a set for your SEN program or counselling room?
📧 Email us for customisation options.

Designed with care by ZiaPlayAlong – supporting inclusive, child-centred learning environments.