Description
What’s covered
Chronic ADHD causes a variety of persistent symptoms, including trouble maintaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour.
This course covers the definitions of ADHD, its various forms, and how to spot some of its most telling signs and symptoms. Beyond this, the course will examine potential causes of ADHD, its diagnosis, and possible treatments, including alterations to the environment, various forms of therapy, and medications that may be prescribed.
The course ends with some guidance for those who live with or care for those who have ADHD, as well as some helpful suggestions for supporting children, teenagers, and adults with the condition.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the types of ADHD and recognise the numerous symptoms that need to be exhibited to help with diagnosis.
- Understand that that ADHD is chronic condition that runs from childhood right through to adulthood.
- State the methods of assessment that lead to diagnosis.
- Identify treatment regimes, from therapy to medical intervention.
- Understand how symptoms can be managed and how an individual with ADHD can be helped.
Modules in this course
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 70% |
| 2 | Causes and Diagnosis of ADHD | 70% |
| 3 | Treatments | 70% |
| 4 | Managing Symptoms | 70% |
Want to know more?
Watch the introductory video below to learn more about this course.
Recommended system requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
