Understanding and Supporting Your Student With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting children, adolescents, and adults worldwide. This course offers an insightful exploration into ADHD, helping learners understand its characteristics, challenges, and effective support strategies. You will gain knowledge about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and practical approaches to enhance learning and behaviour management.

From recognising ADHD signs in educational and family environments to exploring cognitive approaches and organisational care models, this course equips you with evidence-based tools to support students with ADHD. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or education professional, understanding ADHD’s impact on attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity is crucial. Dive deep into interventions, parent training, and classroom adaptations tailored to ADHD to foster positive outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise common symptoms and signs of ADHD across ages.
2. Understand ADHD’s effects on learning and behaviour.
3. Apply effective classroom strategies for ADHD students.
4. Identify cognitive approaches that improve ADHD attention.
5. Support families managing ADHD challenges compassionately.
6. Explore care organisation models for ADHD treatment.

Course Link: Understanding and Supporting Your Student With ADHD

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to ADHD
Explore ADHD basics, history, definitions, and neurodevelopmental features.

Module 02: ADHD in Young and Adults
Understand how ADHD presents differently in children and adults.

Module 03: ADHD in Family Settings
Learn about ADHD’s impact on family dynamics and relationships.

Module 04: ADHD in Educational Settings and Parent Training
Discover classroom adaptations and parent training methods for ADHD.

Module 05: ADHD and Attention Difficulties
Examine the specific challenges of inattention and focus in ADHD.

Module 06: Cognitive Approaches in ADHD
Review cognitive behavioural therapies and executive function strategies.

Module 07: The Organisation of Care for ADHD
Understand care coordination, treatment pathways, and multi-disciplinary support.

Who Is This Course For?

• Parents seeking to understand their child’s ADHD needs.
• Teachers aiming to support students with ADHD effectively.
• Education professionals working with diverse learning needs.
• School counsellors developing ADHD intervention plans.
• Caregivers interested in ADHD family support methods.
• Mental health workers addressing ADHD behavioural issues.
• Students studying special education or developmental disorders.
• Anyone curious about ADHD diagnosis and management techniques.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.