What you will learn

Study ADHD Awareness Online Course and get a better understanding of ADHD its symptoms, related conditions and more

The ADHD Awareness Online Courses will help you understand the condition. Students will learn, about symptoms, related conditions, variations of the condition, and more.

Although the most commonly diagnosed, and one of the most highly researched, mental health disorders in children, there is still a lot to understand about the cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The ADHD Awareness Course shares some of the most recent research and information, so that students can get a better grasp of what is and isn’t.

A very important consideration for those caring for those with, or who themselves have, ADHD, is the considerations and implications of the law and educational institutes. The ADHD Awareness Courses discusses how ADHD, as a neurological difficulty rather than a physical disability, is treated within these communities.

Who would benefit from the ADHD Awareness Course?

The ADHD Awareness Course is an essential source of information for the parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the educators and carers who work with children with the condition or would like to.

This course will help students to fully understand the condition, how it is considered by various communities and treated within the medical professions, how to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate a child’s learning, and how to better understand a child, or adult, with ADHD and alter your own behavior to better communicate with them.

This does not mean that the course is restricted to these groups, however, anyone interested in the various aspects of the condition will learn a lot here.

ADHD Awareness Online Course - Requirements

The ADHD Awareness Courses is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and takes 150 hours of study to complete.

To successfully complete this course, a student must:

• Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
• Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
• Be a self-directed learner
• Possess sound language and literacy skills

Quick Course Facts

1. Course content is structured for easy comprehension
2. Approximately 150 hours of study is needed to complete the course
3. Registered students gain unrestricted access to the ADHD Awareness Courses
4. All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
5. Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
6. All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion

ADHD Awareness Online Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• The basic definition of ADHD.
• Who discovered it and created the term
• How understanding has changed over the years.
• How to start to take control of the issues.

The Basic Clinical Definition of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that has received a lot of media attention recently. It is, however, one of those medical phrases that is surrounded with a lot of negativity, as well as a lack of understanding of what it means or how it affects a person.

Topics to be discussed include:

• History and the Creation of the Term
• How Understanding has Changed over the Years
• Starting to Take Control of the Issues

Module 2: The Family Picture of ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• How a child with ADHD can act within a family.
• How the parents can initially deal with such a condition.
• How siblings can deal with, or be helped, in this situation.
• The possible future for the family with a child who has ADHD.

How a Child with ADHD Can Act Within a Family

Parents of ADHD children frequently report higher levels of stress, powerlessness, anxiety, and overall dissatisfaction with their parenting roles. They are frequently confronted with stressful conditions at home, such as enraged neighbors or resentful family members who perceive the youngster to be "disruptive" by nature.

Topics to be discussed include:

• A Look at How Parents Can Initially Deal with Such a Condition
• How Other Siblings Can Deal With or Be Helped in a Situation
• The Future for the Family with an ADHD Child.

Module 3: The Diagnosis of ADHD and its First Treatments

Learning Objectives: 

• The initial symptoms to look out for
• How to get that all-important diagnosis
• The first treatments that could be an option
• How to know if those treatments are making a difference

The Initial Symptoms to Look Out For

Although it is classified as a chronic ailment by some doctors, there are therapies available that can assist to at least get the condition under control, which we shall discuss during the course.

Topics to be discussed include:

• How to Get That All Important Diagnosis
• The First Treatments That Could Be an Option
• How to know if Those Treatments are Making a Difference

Module 4: The Picture of ADHD and How it Affects the Child

Learning Objectives: 

• How children with ADHD are affected?
• How their symptoms materialise and affect them.
• Dealing with those initial outbursts.
• Preventing things from getting worse.

How are Children with ADHD Affected?

In comparison to other children, a child's behavior and emotions are greatly heightened. To put it another way, the consequences are significantly more severe than if the behavior had been merely rowdy and busy. There may be a wide range of negative emotions experienced by the youngster in issue.

Topics to be discussed include:

• How Behaviors Emerge and Affect Them
• Dealing with Those Initial Outbursts
• Preventing Things from Getting Worse

Module 5: Moving into Adolescence with ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• The problems of a later diagnosis.
• Signs in adolescence that all is not well.
• How it affects their ability in evolving into an adult.
• How to move forward in this situation.

The Problems of a Later Diagnosis

Despite the fact that ADHD can affect children as young as seven years old, it is not often diagnosed until the teen years. The issue is that many people believe there is a link between hormones and the core reason, but it is usually more convoluted than that.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Signs in Adolescence That All is Not Well
• How it Affects Their Ability to Evolve into an Adult
• How to Move Forward in this Situation

Module 6: Moving into Adulthood with ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• The latest research on ADHD in adults.
• How it progresses into this stage of life.
• How to still get treatment.
• How to help the individual.
• The link between ADHD and ongoing personality disorders.

The Latest Research on ADHD in Adults

This module may be more significant than you think, and it's all because new evidence suggests that ADHD can last until adulthood.

Topics to be discussed include:

• How it Progresses Into This Stage of Life.
• How to Still Get Treatment
• How to Help the Individual
• The Link between ADHD and Personality Disorders

Module 7: Recognized Approaches to ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• Key medications used for the treatment of ADHD.
• Potential side effects associated with these medications.
• Available therapies that may also help.
• What to do if you feel that the treatment is not helping.

Key Medications Used for the Treatment of ADHD

In this lesson, we'll look at one of the most important aspects of ADHD treatment: medication, as well as alternative types of therapy that may be successful in the long run. As with any treatment, there is no guarantee of success, though it should be noted that a significant amount of research has gone into these treatments and therapies, implying that there is a reasonable chance of success.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Potential Side Effects Associated with These Medications
• Therapies that are Available That Can Also Help
• What to Do When the Treatment is Not Helping

Module 8: Treatment with the Holistic Approach

Learning Objectives: 

• What we mean by the holistic approach.
• Key treatments associated with this approach.
• How effective will the treatments be?
• Combining both options, to improve the quality of life.

What We Mean by the Holistic Approach.

Despite the fact that medicine and therapies that have been researched and evaluated by medical specialists can and do make a difference, some people believe in a far more holistic approach to the treatment of ADHD. People will aim to incorporate this method into the overall treatment and combine it with medication in order to deliver the best possible outcome for the child.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Key Treatments Associated With This Approach
• How Effective Will the Treatments Be?
• Combining Both Options to Improve the Quality of Life

Module 9: Patterns of Behavior for Parents to be Aware Of

Learning Objectives: 

• What we mean by patterns of behavior.
• Key patterns to look out for.
• How to react when you spot this behavior.
• Is there anything to worry about – and how do you proceed?

What We Mean by Patterns of Behavior

We've said before that you should aim to receive a diagnosis as soon as possible because it can make a significant impact in the child's quality of life. Looking at – and understanding – particular patterns of behavior is, however, one of the most important methods to determine whether or not there is a problem.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Key Patterns to Look Out For
• The Patterns
• How to React When You Spot the Behavior
• Is There Anything to Worry About?

Module 10: How Parents Can Cope with a Child That Has ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• The basic steps when working with a child with ADHD.
• Key mistakes to avoid.
• How to implement important strategies to help you.
• How to seek help and not struggle on your own.

The Basic Steps to Working With a Child with ADHD

Any parent will be relieved to learn that their child has ADHD, but this does not mean that the family will fall apart. Rather, think of this diagnosis as a way to make sense of your child's actions. You should also feel relieved that it isn't something you've done incorrectly.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Key Mistakes to Avoid
• Important and Helpful Strategies to Implement
• How to Seek Help and Not Struggle All on Your Own

Module 11: Everyday Issues to Be Overcome By Everybody Involved

Learning Objectives: 

• Common everyday issues for people with ADHD.
• Common everyday issues for those who help people with ADHD.
• How a person with ADHD can overcome them.
• How a person without ADHD can overcome certain issues.

Common Everyday Issues for People with ADHD

When you're caring for someone with ADHD, you'll face a variety of challenges, some of which will have to be conquered on a daily basis. Everyone must be aware of such concerns – and be able to take necessary action – in order to assist the individual in leading as normal a life as possible.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Issues as a Child
• Issues as an Adolescent
• Issues as an Adult
• Common Everyday Issues for People Without ADHD
• How a Person with ADHD Can Overcome Their Difficulties
• How a Person without ADHD Can Overcome The Difficulties

Module 12: The Future for an Individual with This Diagnosis

Learning Objectives: 

• Why a diagnosis does not have to ruin their future.
• The picture of the future, according to those who do not understand it.
• The actual future that can be accessible.
• Ensure that you have the future you want.

Why a Diagnosis Does Not Have to Ruin Their Future

Following an ADHD diagnosis, there is a common misunderstanding that it is life-changing and portends a troubled future. However, this does not have to be the case, and many people who have received this diagnosis and gone on to live full and happy lives have done so. It's critical to educate persons with ADHD about their options.

Topics to be discussed include:

• The Picture of the Future According to People That Do Not Understand
• A Possible Future
• Allowing People with ADHD to Take the Lead
• Ensure you Have Your Desired Future as a Person with ADHD.

Module 13: Common Misconceptions Regarding ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• The most common misconceptions linked to the condition.
• What the reality is for those with the condition.
• How these misconceptions hurt those that have the condition.
• What to do in order to rectify the situation.

The Most Common Misconceptions Linked to the Condition

One of the most serious issues with ADHD is that people frequently misinterpret what it entails, how it impacts people, and what it means to them. People assume they know everything there is to know about an illness in so many ways, but they are frequently misinformed owing to a lack of information. This, on the other hand, should not be permitted to continue.

Topics to be discussed include:

• The Reality for Those with the Condition
• How Those Misconceptions Hurt Those with the Condition
• What to do to Rectify the Situation

Module 14: Giving Hope to Those That Suffer

Learning Objectives: 

• Examples of success stories of those with ADHD.
• The key lessons to take from these success stories.
• How to take those lessons – and put them into action.
• A step by step breakdown on how we can improve the lives of people with ADHD, based on these lessons.

Examples of Success Stories of People with ADHD

The purpose of this module is to present persons with ADHD with examples of good accomplishments made by others with the same disease, which will help if they are feeling defeated by ADHD. It's crucial to remember that persons with dyslexia, who may struggle with reading and writing in some situations, have gone on to become leaders.

Topics to be discussed include:

• The Key Lessons to Take From the Success Stories
• How to Take Those Lessons and Put Them into Action
• A Step by Step Breakdown of How to Help People with ADHD

Module 15: Key Points to Consider Regarding ADHD

Learning Objectives: 

• Key points on how ADHD affects the individual.
• Key points on how to help people with ADHD.
• How to improve your ability to deal with the condition.
• Where to get further help.

Key Points on How ADHD Affects the Individual

There's little doubt that for most people, this illness can be efficiently handled, albeit having a clear grasp of the condition can help.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Key Points on How to Help Those Individuals
• Improve Your Ability to Deal with ADHD
• Where to Get Further Help

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

Module 1: What is ADHD?

• Part 1: A common childhood condition?
• Part 2: ADHD – both treatable and manageable
• Part 3: Symptoms of ADHD
• Part 4: ADHD Comorbidity
• Part 5: How is ADHD Diagnosed
• Part 6: Predominantly Inattentive Type of ADHD
• Part 7: Key Learning Points
• Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: Causes, Theories and Prevalence - What we know so far

• Part 1: The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children
• Part 2: HomeLife and ADHD
• Part 3: Prevalence of ADHD in adult population
• Part 4: Why researchers study twins
• Part 5: Grey Matter and White Matter
• Part 6: Toxins as risk factors in ADHD
• Part 7: Key Learning Points
• Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: The Law and ADHD

• Part 1: Introduction
• Part 2: So what does The Equalities Act of 2010 state should happen?
• Part 3: How to decide what types of reasonable adjustments can be offered
• Part 4: UK Legislation
• Part 5: SEN Support Plan
• Part 6: Strengths
• Part 7: Key Learning Points
• Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Inclusion

• Part 1: What does inclusion mean?
• Part 2: Key to Success
• Part 3: ADHD and Public Perceptions
• Part 4: The Difficulties of Fitting In
• Part 5: Achieving Universal Inclusion
• Part 6: Key Learning Points
• Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: ADHD and Education

• Part 1: Education
• Part 2: A lifelong difficulty
• Part 3: Memory
• Part 4: Concentration
• Part 5: Organisation
• Part 6: Key Learning Points
• Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: ADHD Classroom Strategies and Reasonable Adjustments

• Part 1: Classroom strategies
• Part 2: Emotional/behavior
• Part 3: Child-Centred Approach
• Part 4: Working with parents
• Part 5: Gender imbalance
• Part 6: Key Learning Points
• Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Living with ADHD - Treatments, Interventions and Parenting Strategies

• Part 1: Treatments
• Part 2: Interventions/Therapies
• Part 3: ADHD Training
• Part 4: Some suggested parenting strategies to help with ADHD
• Part 5: What parents say….
• Part 6: Key Learning Points
• Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Adults with ADHD

• Part 1: Adults with ADHD

• Part 2: WHO Study
• Part 3: Common ADHD Symptoms in Adults
• Part 4: Diagnosis in Adulthood
• Part 5: Key Learning Points
• Module 8 Assessment

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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