Welcome to our next course in the School Health specialization: Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School. In this course, you will about the most common developmental and behavioral disorders affecting children such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, and concussions. We will focus on how schools can support children by recognizing common symptoms and understanding the diagnosis process.
Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School
Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School
This course is part of School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization
Instructors: Eve Kutchman
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In the next few lessons, you will learn broadly about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. We will gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and common diagnoses. You will be introduced to the types of ADHD that exist and common symptoms for each. Next, you鈥檒l explore the specific criteria for the diagnosis of ADHD. Finally, you will review at a high-level treatment therapy and intervention programs 鈥� both inside and outside school, as well as medications.
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Next up is learning about autism spectrum disorder, the effects it has on children鈥檚 social communication skills, and the percent of the population that carry a diagnosis of it. You鈥檒l experience an interview and answer dialogue with Dr. Abigail Angulo, a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician at the University of Colorado. You will be introduced to the deficits in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Next, you鈥檒l explore symptoms and diagnosis of ASD. Finally, you鈥檒l review the cause and management of autism.
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In the next few lessons, you鈥檒l learn about learning disorders and disabilities among children. You鈥檒l experience an interview and answer dialogue with Dr. Caitlin Walsh, a Psychologist at the University of Colorado. You will be introduced to diagnostic criteria for learning disorders and disabilities. Next, you鈥檒l learn how a diagnosis is made and by whom. Next, you鈥檒l explore specific types of learning disorders in children.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment
Next up is a learning about concussions and the symptoms children experience. We鈥檒l gain a deeper understanding of the negative impacts of concussions and how they affect a child鈥檚 physical, mental, and emotional health. You will be introduced to common symptoms of a concussion and how to identify one. Next, you鈥檒l learn what to do when a child has a head injury or fall while at school. Finally, you鈥檒l explore what happens to Matthew, a child who suffered a concussion during a football game, and how you can help in the management of a concussion.
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as an occupational therapist, this help me review the basics of ADHD, Autism, learning disorder as well as concussion injuries. I know this would help me a lot in my practice.
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This course is manageable and in depth with the mental challenges that children face in the classrooms and how to manage them. I recommend this course to anyone interested in working with children.
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