Course Details

  • Course Code: USMC21CSA
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 44.5 hours
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Course Modules/Lessons

ADHD Awareness Certification

Module 1: Introduction to ADHD

  • The basic definition of ADHD
  • Who discovered it and created the term
  • How understanding has changed over the years
  • How to start to take control of the issues

Module 2: The Family Picture of ADHD

  • How children with ADHD act within the household
  • Ways parents can initially deal with their child's ADHD diagnosis
  • Ways to help siblings cope with an ADHD diagnosis and how to help in this situation
  • The family's future, once a child is diagnosed with ADHD

Module 3: The Diagnosis of ADHD and First Treatments

  • The initial symptoms of ADHD to keep an eye out for
  • How to get that
  • First potential treatment options
  • How to know if those treatments are making a difference

Module 4 : The Picture of ADHD and how it affects the Child

  • What is going on with the child with ADHD?
  • How it can affect them in outbursts
  • Dealing with those initial outbursts
  • Preventing things from getting worse

Module 5 : Moving into Adolescence with ADHD

  • Problems in receiving a late diagnosis
  • All is not well - signs in adolescents
  • How it can affect the growing-up process
  • How to move forward in this situation

Module 6 : Moving into Adulthood with ADHD

  • The latest research on ADHD in adults
  • How it progresses
  • How to continue to get treatment
  • How to help adults with ADHD

Module 7 : Recognized Approaches to ADHD

  • Frequently prescribed medication for ADHD treatment
  • Potential side effects associated with these medications
  • Available forms of therapy
  • What to do if you feel that the treatment is not helping.

Module 8 : Treatment with the Holistic Approach

  • What does holistic approach actually mean?
  • Key treatments associated with this approach
  • How effective are they going to be?
  • Combining both options, to improve the quality of life

Module 9: Patterns of Behavior for Parents to be Aware of

  • What we mean by patterns of behavior
  • Key patterns to look out for
  • How to react when you spot this behavior
  • What to worry about and how to proceed

Module 10: How Parents Can Cope with a Child That Has ADHD

  • Basic steps when handling a child with ADHD
  • Key mistakes to avoid
  • Important strategies to implement for assistance
  • How to find helpful resources

Module 11: Everyday Issues to be Overcome by All Involved

  • Common everyday issues for those with ADHD
  • Common everyday issues for those who help individuals with ADHD
  • Issues as an adolescent
  • How a person without ADHD can overcome their issues

Module 12: The Future for an Individual with This Diagnosis

  • Why a diagnosis does not have to ruin their future
  • The picture of the future, according to those that do not understand it
  • What the outcome can actually be like
  • How to make sure that you can have the future that you want with ADHD

Module 13: Common Misconceptions Regarding ADHD

  • The most common misconceptions linked to the condition
  • What the reality is for those with the condition
  • How these misconceptions hurt those that have the condition
  • What to do in order to rectify the situation

Module 14: Giving Hope to Those with ADHD

  • Examples of success stories of those with ADHD
  • Key lessons to take from these success stories
  • How to take those lessons - and put them into action
  • A step-by-step breakdown on how to improve the life of the sufferer, due to these lessons

Module 15: Key Points to Consider Regarding ADHD

  • Key points on how ADHD affects the individual
  • Key points on how to help those individuals
  • How to improve your ability to deal with the condition
  • Where to get additional help

Asperger Syndrome Awareness Certification

Module 1: What is Asperger Syndrome and How is it Defined?

  • Defining Asperger's - A definition of Asperger's.
  • Lack of social understanding - Why people with Asperger's struggle to understand the intent of the other.
  • Difficulties with emotions - Why Asperger's people can't relate to the emotional content of their interactions and why Mr Spock is a useful metaphor for this.
  • Problems with metaphor, literal mindedness - why you should never ask a person with Asperger's to “pull their socks up'.

Module 2: The History of Research into Asperger’s and How it is Diagnosed

  • Research into Asperger's - Research into Asperger's really is fairly recent, most of it being carried out in the latter half of the 20th century to the present
  • How Asperger's Fits Into the Autistic Spectrum - The relationship between Asperger's, High Functioning Autism and ASF
  • Co-morbidities - People with Asperger's sometimes have other diagnosable conditions including dyspraxia

Module 3: The Causes and Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome

  • The Causes of High Functioning Autism and Asperger's - ASD is highly heritable and there are some possible genetic, environmental factors at work.
  • Diagnosis of Asperger's- How Asperger's was first diagnosed
  • Criteria Based Diagnosis - An examination of how practitioners decide objectively on a diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Interview - An alternative tool which includes historical evidence, criteria and an interview

Module 4: The Effects of Asperger Syndrome

  • Precocious development - how people with Asperger's tend to develop, particularly in the area of mature speech
  • Behavioral Issues - How some people with Asperger's have behavioral issues in school and adult life and many show a lack of empathy
  • Sensory Issues - How people with Asperger's are often hyper or hypo sensitive to environmental stimuli
  • Sensory Integration Disorder - A disorder which is caused by different brain functioning and a lack of ability to properly integrate sensory input from all senses into one combined understanding of the environment

Module 5: Techniques for Coping with Asperger’s

  • Sensory Integration therapy - A system of techniques generally practiced by OT's to help a person be better coordinated
  • Dealing with aggression in people with Asperger's - to improve understanding of why people with Asperger's can get aggressive and how to help minimize the impact
  • Understanding theory of mind - An insight into the different world view of people with Asperger's

Module 6: Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults with Asperger’s

  • Bullying and Asperger's - will examine the reasons why young people with Asperger's may be victims of bullying and what to do about it
  • Inclusion and support - Will examine the issues of inclusion in school and how all schools should develop strategies for supporting young people with Asperger's
  • Being a sibling of a person with AS - How to understand and support siblings of people with Asperger's

Module 7: Adults with Asperger Syndrome

  • Asperger's and Women - recent development suggest that there are many adult women with Asperger's but they have not been diagnosed
  • Asperger's and relationships - Barbara Jacobsen described this as “Loving Mr Spock'; this section will explore many of the issues faced
  • Asperger's and parenting - The possible effects of having one or both parents with Asperger's

Module 8: How to Handle Asperger’s in the Workplace

  • Strengths and Weaknesses - an overview of people with Asperger's in a work environment
  • Support Strategies - how employers can get the best out of employees with Asperger's
  • Disability Discrimination - what the law says about reasonable adjustments
  • Finding the Right Role - advice on how the attributes of Asperger's can be “sold' to potential employers

Module 9: Famous People with Asperger’s

  • Sir Isaac Newton - Physicists and Fellow of The Royal Society probably had Asperger's and displayed a surprising lack of understanding about the world around him
  • Alan Turing - computer genius, mathematician who saved millions of lives in WWII
  • Susan Boyle - With the voice of an angel, singing talent Susan Boyle has left the world in amazement at both her talents and her very public meltdowns. Although she is perhaps the most famous talent to have come out of Britain's Got Talent, her Asperger's has caused her some very public difficulties
  • Chris Packham - The naturalist whose appearances on TV demonstrate the strength of his special interest

Module 10: How to Support People with Asperger Syndrome

  • Social stories - How to teach children to manage unfamiliar and new situations, friendships etc.…
  • Social skills training - An approach and resources for developing generic social skills
  • Peer mediation - new thoughts on how neurotypical pupils can help their peers with Asperger's
  • Organizational skills - some tips and practical suggestions on how to help those with Asperger's be better organized

Dyslexia Awareness Certification

Module 1: What is Dyslexia?

  • To understand dyslexia
  • How dyslexia can affect other aspects of life
  • Different people in the community who can help those with dyslexia
  • What can be done at home to support dyslexia

Module 2 : The Causes and Diagnosis of Dyslexia

  • To learn about the possible causes of dyslexia
  • To understand neurological causes of dyslexia
  • Diagnosing Dyslexia
  • To understand how heredity can play a role in dyslexia

Module 3 : Types of Dyslexia

  • Learn about different types of reading deficits
  • Understand which deficits are related to dyslexia and which are not
  • Understand interventions and treatments of different types of dyslexia
  • Learn about the signs of different types of dyslexia

Module 4 : Dyslexia and Phonics

  • To learn the definition of phonics
  • To understand the importance of phonics in literacy and speech
  • To understand how dyslexia affects the learning of phonics
  • To learn how phonics is taught

Module 5 : Dyslexia and Writing and Spelling

  • Why dyslexia can cause an individual to struggle with writing
  • How writing issues are corrected
  • Where spelling issues come from
  • To learn how spelling is taught

Module 6 : Dyslexia, Speaking and Listening

  • How dyslexia can affect all levels of communication
  • How a speech therapist can help dyslexic children with their speaking and listening skills
  • How speaking and listening skills can contribute to reading and writing skills
  • To learn techniques for improving speaking skill

Module 7 : Dyslexia and Mathematics

  • Learn about dyscalculia
  • Difficulties that are associated with dyscalculia
  • Potential causes of dyscalculia
  • The effect of dyscalculia on a person's life

Module 8 : Dyslexia and Science

  • How dyslexic students can learn physics
  • How dyslexic students can learn biology
  • How dyslexic students can learn chemistry
  • Learn general tips on teaching scientific concepts

Module 9 : Dyslexia and Creativity

  • How the brain is connected to dyslexia and creativity
  • To learn about dyslexia and drawing
  • To learn about dyslexia and music
  • To learn about dyslexia and creative writing

Module 10 : Dyslexia for ESL (English as a Second Language) Learners

  • To learn about the language learning experience for dyslexic learners
  • How dyslexic learners can take part in ESL and foreign language learning
  • To understand what it means to anticipate language learning abilities
  • To learn about the MSL (Multi-Sensory Structured Language) method of teaching for dyslexic language learning

Module 11 : Living and Working with Dyslexia as an Adult

  • Signs of dyslexic adults at work
  • General signs of dyslexia in adults
  • How to deal with writing issues in the workplace
  • How to cope with reading issues in the workplace

Module 12 : Co-Occurring Conditions with Dyslexia

  • To learn about the conditions often seen with dyslexia
  • To understand dysgraphia and how it can be overcome
  • To learn about the symptoms of dyspraxia
  • To understand ADD/ADHD

Module 13 : Treatments and Support for Dyslexia

  • To learn about any therapy and interventions that can help children with dyslexia
  • To understand how speech therapy can help a child with dyslexia
  • To learn about possible medications that can help dyslexia
  • To understand how ADD/ADHD treatments can help dyslexia

Module 14 : Dyslexia and the Law

  • To understand why and when dyslexia can be classed as a disability;
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
  • Dyslexia in higher education

Mental Wellbeing in Children Certification

Module 01: Risk Factors

Module 02: Mental Health Problems

Module 03: Achieving Mental Wellbeing

Module 04: Getting Help

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