Onlne Class: ADD and ADHD - What You Need To Know
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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. Course Lessons |  | 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/HDAD/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/HDIn the United States, ADHD affects from three to seven percent of the population. | Lesson 4: Causes of AD/HDIn this lesson we will explore the many causes of AD/HD. | Lesson 5: Assessment and Diagnosis of Students with AD/HDMany 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/HDBecause 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/HDThis lesson discusses the general guidelines for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. | Lesson 8: Medication Interventions for Students with AD/HDPsychostimulants 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/HDHow AD/HD affects both the family and society. | Lesson 10: Current EventsA collection of ariticles on current issures related to AD/HD. |
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| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Attention Deficit Disorders: ADD and ADHD | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 32333 | | Course Type | : | Graduate | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $50 | | | | |
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