Intermediate Supporting ADHD and Autistic Students in Higher Education CPD
Support ADHD and autistic students in higher education with expert CPD training.
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About this event
Supporting students with ADHD and autism in higher education requires more than good intentions—it demands an informed, compassionate, and strategic approach. This Intermediate Supporting ADHD and Autistic Students in Higher Education CPD course is designed for individuals seeking to understand the nuanced needs of neurodivergent learners, enhance inclusive academic practices, and foster environments that enable these students to succeed.
Whether you're a lecturer, support worker, administrator, or academic advisor, this CPD-accredited course provides you with intermediate-level insight into ADHD and autism spectrum conditions (ASC), with a strong focus on how they present in young adults and adults within academic contexts. With seven comprehensive modules, the course takes you through the fundamentals of ADHD, educational impacts, attention difficulties, family dynamics, and care organisation, using research-based strategies and cognitive approaches.
This self-paced course is ideal for professionals who already have some understanding of neurodivergence and are ready to deepen their expertise in supporting ADHD and autistic students.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this CPD training, you will be able to:
- Identify ADHD traits in adolescents and adults in education settings.
- Recognise autism characteristics in higher education student populations.
- Understand cognitive and emotional challenges ADHD students often experience.
- Apply support strategies tailored for ADHD and autistic learners.
- Understand family roles in ADHD student development and behaviour.
- Explore systems of care relevant to ADHD in educational contexts.
Course Link: Intermediate Supporting ADHD and Autistic Students in Higher Education CPD
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to ADHD
Explore the neurological basis of ADHD and debunk common misconceptions. Understand the impact of ADHD on executive functioning, emotional regulation, and academic life.
Module 02: ADHD in Young and Adults
Examine the symptoms of ADHD across adolescence and adulthood. Identify how the condition manifests differently from childhood and the importance of lifelong support systems.
Module 03: ADHD in Family Settings
Investigate how family dynamics influence ADHD behaviours. Learn the significance of home environment, parental involvement, and intergenerational ADHD patterns.
Module 04: ADHD in Educational Settings and Parent Training
Gain insights into ADHD in academic environments. Understand evidence-informed interventions and the role of parent training in managing behaviour and supporting achievement.
Module 05: ADHD and Attention Difficulties
Unpack the challenges of sustained attention, working memory, and impulsivity. Learn how these deficits affect learning, participation, and emotional regulation.
Module 06: Cognitive Approaches in ADHD
Explore cognitive-behavioural strategies that support ADHD students in regulating thought patterns, reducing distractions, and improving academic performance.
Module 07: The Organisation of Care for ADHD
Understand how care is structured for ADHD at institutional and healthcare levels. Learn about inter-agency collaboration, support planning, and access to services.
Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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