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Understanding ADHD Course

£149.99 + VAT

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.

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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

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.

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