From Chaos to Connection
ADHD Parenting Programme UK
The Compass Programme is a comprehensive ADHD and Autism parenting and professional training pathway led by Dr Asad Raffi and Lauren O’Carroll. It helps families move from chaos to connection using evidence-based frameworks rooted in neuroscience, collaborative practice, and compassion.
- Support for parents
- Training for professionals
- Thriving for families
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Why we understand
Meet the experts behind The Compass Programme
Dr Asad Raffi (Consultant Psychiatrist and Expert by Experience)
Dr Asad Raffi is a UK-based Consultant Psychiatrist, founder of Sanctum Healthcare, and a parent of a child with ADHD. Drawing on both clinical expertise and lived experience, he brings a rare depth of understanding to the challenges faced by neurodivergent families. His work integrates neuroscience, psychiatry, and physiological tracking to inform practical, compassionate interventions that improve focus, emotional regulation, and long-term wellbeing across home, education, and performance settings.
Lauren O’Carroll (Parenting Specialist and Expert by Experience)
Lauren O’Carroll is the founder of Positively Parenting and a neurodivergent parent of a child with ADHD and a highly experienced trainer. She combines professional practice with lived experience to empower families to understand and navigate ADHD and Autism. Lauren is skilled in Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) and family-systems approaches, with a focus on emotional safety, co-regulation, and everyday strategies that foster calmer, more connected parenting.
Effective Parenting
Who the Compass Programme is for
Our ADHD parenting programme supports parents, carers, and professionals across the UK who want to understand and manage ADHD and Autism more effectively. Formats include workshops, online learning, coaching, and printable toolkits.
- Parents of children with ADHD or Autism: learn practical tools for behaviour, sleep, routines, and school collaboration, and leave with a Family Roadmap.
- Parents with ADHD: build realistic daily structure, executive function supports, and regulation strategies that work with your ADHD.
- Professionals: gain a structured CPD pathway with CPS mastery, executive function and brain-health scaffolds, fidelity tools, and supervision.
OUR MODEL
The Compass Framework
The Compass Programme is built around the Compass Framework a structured, evidence-informed model developed by Dr Asad Raffi and Lauren O’Carroll. It brings together neuroscience, emotional regulation, executive function, and practical behavioural scaffolds to create calmer, more connected family systems. The programme is delivered through group workshops, one-to-one coaching, and online modules accessible across the UK. Different is not broken understanding is the beginning of change.
Part 1 – Foundations of Understanding and Connection
- Orientation, parent stance, and the belief that children do well when they feel supported and understood.
- Recognising underlying skills and needs behind behaviour, and learning to translate challenges into solvable problems.
- Building emotional regulation through reflective listening, collaborative problem-solving, and calm communication.
- Developing executive function supports at home and establishing positive partnerships with schools.
Part 2 – Living and Thriving with ADHD and Autism
- Improving sleep, managing stress, understanding hormonal impact, and strengthening emotional resilience.
- Using food, movement, and environmental structure as core elements of brain health and emotional stability.
- Integrating medication, skills, and advocacy to build a sustainable Family Roadmap for long-term wellbeing.
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Why choose The Compass Programme
Designed for parents and professionals, the programme blends science with lived experience to create sustainable change. It provides practical scaffolds, clarity, and confidence, and supports calmer, more connected family life.
- Evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming
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- Structured, step-by-step modules with role-plays, scripts, and real-life tools
- Flexible learning: workshops, coaching, online learning, and printable toolkits
- Practical artefacts: Family Roadmap, ALSUP Lite, EF Toolkit, Stress and Sensory Maps }
CPD
Training for professionals
The coach and practitioner pathway spans 36 modules and includes CPS fidelity, executive function and brain-health scaffolds, supervision, and CPD frameworks. It equips you to guide families from chaos to connection with confidence.
Part 1 – Foundations for successful parenting
Orientation and ethics, lenses not labels, ALSUP mastery, Plan B steps, de-escalation and in-the-moment plans, behavioural tools that fit the stance, executive function supports, partnering with schools, brain-health scaffolding, pitfalls and supervision, and practice building.
Part 2 – Neurodivergence and brain health
Neurodivergence foundations, ADHD and Autism profiles, executive function deep dive, sensory and stress regulation, sleep, stress, hormones, mood, coping and addiction, nutrition, education pathways, medication plus skills, movement, integration, case study and evaluation, and ongoing CPD and supervision.
Parenting Screening
Not sure where to start? Try our quick Parenting Screening Tool to explore your current challenges and identify whether a full ADHD parenting assessment may be right for you.
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EXPERTISE
What participants gain
- Clear understanding of behaviour, needs, and why children struggle
- Practical scaffolds for home and school, including EF supports and school snapshots
- Improved co-regulation and calmer communication, with scripts and reset tools
- A Family Roadmap for sustainable progress and review
- For professionals, fidelity tools, supervision, and CPD for sustainable delivery
Frequently asked questions
How is the Compass approach different?
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What formats are available?
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Do participants receive practical tools?
Yes. Examples include ALSUP Lite, Empathy prompt cards, Family Safety Plan, Executive Function Toolkit, School Snapshot, Brain-Health Snapshot, Movement Menu, and Family Roadmap templates. :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
The Compass Programme
Navigating parenting with direction.
Created by Lauren O’Carroll & Dr Asad Raffi
Delivered by Sanctum Healthcare.
- Support for parents
- Training for professionals
- Thriving for families
At a Glance
Two parts across workshops, coaching, and online learning. Strengths-based, blending CPS with real-life scaffolds. Community and CPD for sustainability. Different ≠ Broken.
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The positives of managing ADHD
Effectively managing ADHD can unlock a host of positive transformations for individuals grappling with the disorder. Tailored interventions such as behavioural therapy, medication, and personalised coping strategies can help individuals harness their innate creativity and energy, converting potential distractions into focused productivity.
By mitigating impulsivity and enhancing concentration, individuals can improve their academic or work performance, fostering a sense of accomplishment and boosting self-esteem. Proper ADHD management can also lead to more harmonious relationships, as enhanced emotional regulation minimises conflicts and fosters empathic connections.
Furthermore, learning to navigate ADHD can in still resilience and adaptability, equipping individuals with skills that are valuable in every aspect of life. Ultimately, effective management of ADHD paves the way for individuals to lead fulfilling, balanced, and thriving lives.
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About ADHD
Individuals with ADHD can be very successful. However without proper identification and treatment the consequences can be serious.
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Adult ADHD Assessment
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Frequently Asked Questions
ADHD Treatments
The most effective treatments for ADHD in children typically involve a combination of medication and behavioural therapy. Stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamines (Adderall), are commonly prescribed and have been shown to improve focus and reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity. Non-stimulant medications, like atomoxetine (Strattera), may also be used. Behavioural therapy focuses on teaching children skills to manage their symptoms and improve behaviour. At Sanctum Healthcare, we provide a holistic approach, combining these treatments with educational support and family counselling to ensure comprehensive care.
Yes, there are several non-medication options for managing ADHD symptoms. Behavioural therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and parent training in behaviour management are effective strategies. These therapies help children develop skills to control their impulses, stay organised, and improve their social interactions. Additionally, lifestyle changes such as regular physical activity, a healthy diet, and establishing a consistent routine can also help manage symptoms. At Sanctum Healthcare, we emphasise a comprehensive treatment plan that includes these non-medication approaches to support your child’s overall well-being.
Parents play a crucial role in supporting their child’s ADHD treatment plan. Staying informed about ADHD and its treatments, maintaining open communication with healthcare providers, and being consistent with therapy and medication schedules are essential. Creating a structured environment at home, using positive reinforcement, and establishing clear expectations and routines can also help manage symptoms. At Sanctum Healthcare, we offer parent training programs and resources to help families effectively support their child’s treatment journey, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their development and quality of life.
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Quality Led By Passion
Sanctum has been established since 2019 and is led by our founder Dr Raffi who has experience spanning over 2 decades. Neurodiversity isn't just a job for us, it's our passion.
Our Approach
We don't just give you the answer, we don't just show you the working out, we educate you so that you are empowered to manage yourself in the longer term and aren't reliant on services.
We understand
We have read every book and piece of research and have years of clinical experience, but what gives us the true badge of expert is being neurodiverse ourselves or as parents of neurodiverse children.
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