Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
Improve your knowledge of ADHD with the latest research and expert thinking
What is ADHD? What are the symptoms of ADHD? How is ADHD diagnosed?
On this course, you’ll discover this fundamental information about ADHD. You’ll consider ADHD as a developmental disorder, and explore the controversies related to the condition. You will learn about what causes ADHD, diagnosis and the latest thinking around ADHD treatment, as you build your empathy towards people with ADHD.
You will also learn practical strategies to help the educational and personal development of people with ADHD, and explore the latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research on the subject.
On this course, you’ll discover this fundamental information about ADHD. You’ll consider ADHD as a developmental disorder, and explore the controversies related to the condition. You will learn about what causes ADHD, diagnosis and the latest thinking around ADHD treatment, as you build your empathy towards people with ADHD.
You will also learn practical strategies to help the educational and personal development of people with ADHD, and explore the latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research on the subject.
What topics will you cover?
What ADHD is, and the controversies raised by the concept of ADHD
Latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research based on the mechanisms, symptoms and impairments of ADHD
ADHD as a developmental disorder throughout the lifespan: genes, environments (protective and risk factors)
Latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research based on the various means of screening and assessing for child ADHD
Latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research based on the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD
Understanding best practice in treatment for ADHD Mechanisms and efficacy of psychosocial treatments, pharmacological treatments supporting positive outcomes for those with ADHD and their families
Latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research based on the mechanisms, symptoms and impairments of ADHD
ADHD as a developmental disorder throughout the lifespan: genes, environments (protective and risk factors)
Latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research based on the various means of screening and assessing for child ADHD
Latest neuroscientific and psychiatric research based on the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD
Understanding best practice in treatment for ADHD Mechanisms and efficacy of psychosocial treatments, pharmacological treatments supporting positive outcomes for those with ADHD and their families