Exploring ADHD and Child Trauma

Laura Hanbury offers a much-needed, reflective lens on behaviour, trauma, and diagnosis that will resonate deeply with professionals across child protection, education, and mental health. It is essential reading for professionals working with vulnerable children and I wholeheartedly recommend it. – Professor Susan Young, Consultant Clinical and Forensic PsychologistIn this book Laura Hanbury skilfully helps the reader appreciate the complexity of ADHD and Trauma. Often these subjects are discussed in an ‘either-or’, oppositional mode, but Laura manages to maintain a ‘both-and’ perspective throughout. And therein lies its important contribution to child welfare and protection. – Professor David Shemmings OBE PhD, Emeritus Professor of Child Protection Research, University of Kent, UK

Laura Hanbury is a clinician and PhD scholar with extensive experience in child protection. She specialises in exploring the connections between attachment trauma, neurodevelopment, and behavioural responses. Her work integrates academic research and practical expertise to provide actionable insights into family dynamics and child behaviour. As an independent lecturer, author, and trainer, Laura focuses on advancing understanding and fostering more effective approaches to supporting children and families.