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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated training is a four weeks online course. This course syllabus was offered and delivered through the University of Palermo and delivered through the FutureLearn platform. Professors Wanda Rubenstein and Julieta Moltrasio explained this online course.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) appears to be becoming more common in both children and adults. It can be challenging to manage, as with all neurodevelopmental disorders, for both the person with ADHD and those who interact with them. Understanding the disorder is essential for coping with and treating it. That's exactly what you'll be able to do with this four-week course from the University of Palermo. By the end, you'll have gained valuable knowledge about ADHD symptoms, treatment, and its impact on daily life.

The Highlights

Four weeks online course
Three hours per week
Learn at your own pace
Digital certificate when eligible
Access to course materials

Programme Offerings

The University of Palermo designed syllabus
Discuss your learning in comments
Open level
Tests to check your learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	University of Palermo, Buenos Aires

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The completion of Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated certification by the FutureLearn platform and through the University of Palermo. Candidates must attend and complete 90% of the course steps and all assessments in order to receive the certificate.

What you will learn

After completing this Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated certification syllabus users will understand the main diagnostic symptoms of ADHD and how it affects patients' daily lives, as well as the different types of attention and which ones are affected by ADHD. Learn the distinctions between common attention problems and ADHD, as well as how to recognize and distinguish other neurodevelopmental disorders from ADHD. Learn about ways to intervene and treat ADHD.

Who it is for

Clinical PsychologistNeurologistChild Psychologist

Candidates anyone interested in learning about ADHD symptoms and effective treatments, from university students to professionals, in order to better manage the disorder or support others who are dealing with it can apply for this online course.

Admission Details

Students may take the following steps to gain admission to Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated certification course classes:

Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-adhd

Step 2: Participants must create an account on the FutureLearn website.

Step 3: Only after the participant has registered and logged in is admission confirmed

The Syllabus

Attention problems and ADHD. Core symptoms. Differences between adults and children with ADHD

What is ADHD?
Understanding attention problems in people with and without ADHD
ADHD in children and adults. Diagnostic and treatment difficulties

Types of attention and ADHD. Attention models and different ways of classifying attention. Different attention deficits in ADHD

Knowing the types of attention
The types of attention in ADHD
Impact of the different types of attention deficits on daily life

Relationship of ADHD with other disorders. Differences and similarities. Disorders that can co-occur with ADHD

Comorbidities of ADHD
Disorders that impair attention
Differences between ADHD and other disorders

Treatment of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders

Cognitive stimulation
Children with ADHD treatment
ADHD treatment in adults
Closing

Instructors

University of Palermo, Buenos Aires Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who explains this Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated Certification online course?

Professors Wanda Rubenstein and Julieta Moltrasio explained this online course.

2: What are the requirements for receiving a certificate of completion?

To obtain the certificate, candidates must complete 90% of the course steps and all assessments

3: What is the duration of this Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated online course?

The duration of this course is four weeks and that takes three hours per week.

4: Who is this course aimed at?

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about ADHD symptoms and effective treatments, from university students to professionals, in order to better manage the disorder or support others who are dealing with it.

5: Who is responsible for issuing this course completion certificate?

This course syllabus was offered and delivered by the University of Palermo via the FutureLearn platform.