The first 2 sessions will focus on understanding Autism; the frameworks used to describe and diagnose Autism, the significant impact of sensory issues and strategies to support day to day life from childhood through to adulthood. The final 2 sessions will focus on ADHD, exploring how the ADHD brain works, the myths and misconceptions about ADHD and how to harness the strengths of the ADHD brain. Throughout the course real life examples and experiences are used to explain the strategies to support communication, engagement in activities and positive behaviour. Within CANVAS learners will be signposted to further digital resources to meet their individual needs beyond the session. A certificate is available on request.
Additional information about this course
This course is a Havant contract so students from the Havant area only can enrol on this course
Course aim
This 4 week course provides an insight into understanding Autism and ADHD better & the strategies that can help children thrive. Delivered by a former Occupational Therapist who has a son with both Autism and ADHD diagnoses.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Evaluate the key frameworks used to describe and understand Autism and ADHD.
- Describe the key challenges that children with Autism and/or ADHD experience in their daily lives.
- Identify strategies to support child/ren with Autism and/or ADHD to engage more fully in their day to day activities.
- Identify strategies to help support children with Autism and/or ADHD to manage their emotions and maintain positive behaviours.
What else do I need to know?
Handouts, internet resources and documents are available via CANVAS to support learning and for future reference.
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Understanding ADHD-Online (Only for Students from Havant Borough)
