
Most people are now aware of ADHD, or have at least heard of it.
This course provides a general introduction to ADHD looking at spectrum looking at the history of understanding autism and the latest research as well as the main characteristics and how we currently support ADHD.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their understanding of autism for personal or professional reasons.
**Please note: access to the course will not be granted until payment has been made.**
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Learning Objectives
- What is ADHD?
- Diagnosing ADHD
- ADHD in daily life
- Supporting ADHD
How does it work?
The course is fully online and designed for flexible, independent learning – you will have a year’s access to the course so you can learn at your own pace, and at times which suit you.
Delivered via our specialist online learning platform UNIQSKILLS, the course consists of training videos, written and downloadable materials, and a test at the end of each module to check your learning.
Agenda
- Module 1:
What is ADHD?
- What is the history of ADHD?
- What are the main characteristics of ADHD?
- ADHD and neurotypical/neurodiverse
- Genetics of ADHD
- ADHD & ADD
- Module 2:
Diagnosing ADHD
- How important is diagnosis
- How is diagnosis is made
- DSM-5 & ICD-10 Criteria
- What does ADHD feel like
- ADHD in females
- Co-morbidity
- Module 3:
ADHD in daily life
- Executive function skills
- Common areas of difficulty
- Risk taking behaviours
- ADHD & mental health
- Module 4:
Supporting ADHD
- Interventions & evaluating evidence:
- Medication
- Parental training
- Behavioural interventions
- Supporting within family life
- Supporting within education
- ADHD in adulthood

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