Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AOADHDP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the primary symptoms of ADHD and how these symptoms differ from other disorders from typical behaviors of childhood.
Indicate three effective strategies you can use to support individuals with ADHD and their families.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of ADHD
Meet Gabe
What Is ADHD?
Myths About ADHD
Understanding ADHD
Typical Developing Behavior vs. ADHD
Risk Factors
Positive Traits in Children with ADHD
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Effects of ADHD
Categories and Symptoms of ADHD
Patterns of ADHD
Recognizing ADHD in Boys and Girls
Symptoms of Related Disorders
Impact of ADHD on Children
How to Help Children with ADHD
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatment and Support for Children with ADHD
Common ADHD Treatments
Parental or Caregiver Strategies
Parenting-Skills Training
Behavior Modification
Medication Therapy
Tutoring, 504 Plans, and Special Education
Teens with ADHD
Tips for Working with Younger Children with ADHD
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.