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Course Description

This research based introductory course will provide comprehensive information on Attention Deficit Disorders. This course is a useful resource for teachers, parents and others involved in caring and educating of individuals with ADD and ADHD. The readable and well organized material will educate and encourage the practice of pragmatic intervention strategies  that will help these children reach their full potential.

Course material will provide you with information on definitions, characteristics, prevalence and types, causes, assessment and diagnosis, educational placement services, behavioral and medication interventions, family issues, and current events for children with ADD and ADHD. This information will benefit all educational teachers and counselors,  parents or anyone who is interested in learning about this disorder.
 
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify the characteristics of students with AD/HD.
  • Identify the prevalence and types of AD/HD.
  • Describe the causes of AD/HD.
  • Describe assessment and diagnosis processes for students with AD/HD.
  • Identify educational placements options for students with AD/HD.
  • Describe behavioral interventions for students with AD/HD.
  • Describe medication interventions for students with AD/HD.
  • Identify family issues of students with AD/HD, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Definition of A.D.D. and A.D.H.D.

ADHD is a diagnosis that is made for children and adults who display certain behaviors over an extended period of time.

Lesson 2: Characteristics of Students with AD/HD

AD/HD involves the basic processes related to orienting, focusing, and maintaining attention, and results in inadequate attention to tasks, both academic and social.

Lesson 3: Prevalence and Types of AD/HD

In the United States, ADHD affects from three to seven percent of the population.

Lesson 4: Causes of AD/HD

In this lesson we will explore the many causes of AD/HD.

Lesson 5: Assessment and Diagnosis of Students with AD/HD

Many experts believe that the disorder is both over- and underdiagnosed, depending on a variety of factors.

Lesson 6: Educational Placements Options for Students with AD/HD

Because many children with ADHD experience significant academic difficulties, it is very important for parents to be aware of the special educational services that public schools are required to provide.

Lesson 7: Behavioral Interventions for Students with AD/HD

This lesson discusses the general guidelines for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Lesson 8: Medication Interventions for Students with AD/HD

Psychostimulants are the primary drugs used to treat ADHD; they are effective for both children and adults with severe ADHD.

Lesson 9: Family Issues of Students with AD/HD

How AD/HD affects both the family and society.

Lesson 10: Current Events

A collection of ariticles on current issures related to AD/HD.

Additional Information

Course Title : Attention Deficit Disorders: ADD and ADHD
CEU Value :

1.2 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 32333
Course Type : Graduate
Course URL :

http://add.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Dr. Deirdre Mithaug

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $55.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $80.00

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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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