This course will provide an overview of ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Course participants can expect to learn about ADHD as a developmental disorder that begins early in childhood, and participants will also learn about evidence-based approaches for diagnosing ADHD. Following that, two evidence-based treatment approaches (the Daily Report Card and Parenting Strategies) will be introduced. (Note these course activities are informational and are not intended to replace working with a licensed/trained professional).
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Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify the behaviors characteristic of ADHD, the components of a diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment procedures that can be used in the school or home.
- Identify the key areas of functional impairment, symptom presentation, and diagnostic decision-making for youth with ADHD.
- Develop a behavioral intervention suitable for treating ADHD in the school setting.
- Apply effective parenting and teaching strategies for supporting youth with ADHD in the home, classroom, and neighborhood.
Syllabus
WEEK 1
What is ADHD?
This module introduces the history, course, prevalence, and associated issues important for understanding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
WEEK 2
Methods of assessment for screening
In this module course participants will learn about the components of an evidence-based assessment approach for diagnosing ADHD and planning treatment.
WEEK 3
School-based treatment approaches and the Daily Report Card (DRC)
This module explores the uses of an effective school-based treatment, the Daily Report Card
WEEK 4
Parenting strategies
This module presents a number of parenting strategies that are best practice for supporting youth with ADHD
