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Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice 

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Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
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FutureLearn 
Overview

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

2,763

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
 at 
FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Weekly study 2 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
 at 
FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What are the symptoms of ADHD? How is ADHD diagnosed? Get answers with this course that features fundamental information about ADHD, as well as the latest ADHD research.
  • Through the course you will learn about ADHD as a developmental disorder, considering controversies related to the condition. You will learn about the diagnosis and best practice treatment of ADHD as you build your empathy towards people with ADHD. You will also learn practical strategies to help the educational and personal development of people with ADHD.

Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
 at 
FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Week 1

Getting started

Introducing ADHD

What do we mean by 'symptoms' and 'presentations'?

Voices of those with ADHD - recognising ADHD

Wrap up

Week 2

Welcome to week 2

ADHD and the family

Working with those affected by ADHD

ADHD and me

Voices of those with ADHD - living with ADHD

Wrap up

Week 3

Welcome to week 3

Risk factors for ADHD

The brain and ADHD

Diagnosis

Voices of those with ADHD - the process of diagnosis

Wrap up

Week 4

Welcome to Week 4

Medication

Non-pharmaceutical interventions

Classroom management

Voices of those with ADHD - treatment and management

Wrap up

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