"Pay Attention!!" ADHD Through the Lifespan - Online Course

"Pay Attention!!" ADHD Through the Lifespan - Online Course

2014

Language: English

Start date: Various, throughout the year

Cost: Free

 

This course is intended for students with a background in psychology and/or neuroscience who are interested in learning more about the complexities of ADHD from both scientific and clinical perspectives. Scientific topics covered include prevalence and epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation at different ages, impact on development (intellect, academic, speech and language, emotional self control, motivation and executive functioning), health outcomes (risk taking, accidents, injuries, driving difficulties, unintended pregnancy), co-existing conditions (anxiety, mood, substance use disorders), and etiology (genetic, pre/perinatal, neurodevelopmental, neuroanatomic, neuropsychological). Clinical topics covered include approaches to assessment, medication treatments (stimulant and non-stimulant), and non-medical interventions.

Details

Type
Training
Approach(es)
Training, education and capacity building
Disorder(s)
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
Population(s)
Children and adolescents