Understanding ADHD Course

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 or who has ADHD themselves and wants to know how to use it to their advantage as well as learn the latest in research.

**Please note: access to the course will not be granted until payment has been made.**

Book Online - £149.99

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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

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Module 1:
What is ADHD?

What is the history of ADHD?
What are the main characteristics of ADHD?
ADHD and what it means to be neurotypical/neurodiverse
Genetics of ADHD
The relationship between ADHD & ADD

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Module 2:
Diagnosing ADHD

How important is a diagnosis
How are diagnoses made
DSM-5 & ICD-10 criteria
What ADHD feels like
ADHD in females
Understanding co-morbidity

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Module 3:
ADHD in daily life

Executive function skills
Common areas of difficulty
Risk taking behaviours
ADHD and mental health

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Module 4:
Supporting ADHD

Interventions & evaluating evidence:
- Medication
- Parental training
- Behavioural interventions
Supporting within family life
Supporting within education
ADHD in adulthood

Speakers

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Samantha Garner

Consultant & Trainer

Samantha Garner is a well-established consultant and trainer in the world of SEN, Access Arrangements and Mental Health. Originally a music teacher, she has worked in the SEN arena for over 15 years and spent time in a large secondary school where she set up a specialist behaviour unit. After this time she qualified as a CBT therapist and child and adolescent counsellor. Sam has trained and consulted in the whole spectrum of educational establishments from PRUs to very prestigious private schools. She is a published author of several mental health support programmes and regularly writes for SEN magazines.