This course is part of the School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization

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Welcome to our next course in the School Health specialization: Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School. In this course, you will about the most common developmental and behavioral disorders affecting children such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, and concussions. We will focus on how schools can support children by recognizing common symptoms and understanding the diagnosis process.
You’ll be introduced to scenarios that provide firsthand clinician experience working with children with ADHD. We will walk through management options for the most common developmental and behavioral disorders. Next, we’ll go through two interview modules that discuss autism and learning disorders. Finally, we’ll discuss what concussions are, symptoms, and management

Prepare yourself to learn about the most common development and behavioral disorders affecting children.

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

In the next few lessons, you will learn broadly about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. We will gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and common diagnoses. You will be introduced to the types of ADHD that exist and common symptoms for each. Next, you’ll explore the specific criteria for the diagnosis of ADHD. Finally, you will review at a high-level treatment therapy and intervention programs – both inside and outside school, as well as medications.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 19 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Autism

Next up is learning about autism spectrum disorder, the effects it has on children’s social communication skills, and the percent of the population that carry a diagnosis of it. You’ll experience an interview and answer dialogue with Dr. Abigail Angulo, a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician at the University of Colorado. You will be introduced to the deficits in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Next, you’ll explore symptoms and diagnosis of ASD. Finally, you’ll review the cause and management of autism.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 25 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Learning Disabilities

In the next few lessons, you’ll learn about learning disorders and disabilities among children. You’ll experience an interview and answer dialogue with Dr. Caitlin Walsh, a Psychologist at the University of Colorado. You will be introduced to diagnostic criteria for learning disorders and disabilities. Next, you’ll learn how a diagnosis is made and by whom. Next, you’ll explore specific types of learning disorders in children.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 21 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Concussions

Next up is a learning about concussions and the symptoms children experience. We’ll gain a deeper understanding of the negative impacts of concussions and how they affect a child’s physical, mental, and emotional health. You will be introduced to common symptoms of a concussion and how to identify one. Next, you’ll learn what to do when a child has a head injury or fall while at school. Finally, you’ll explore what happens to Matthew, a child who suffered a concussion during a football game, and how you can help in the management of a concussion.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 19 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MANAGING ADHD, AUTISM, LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND CONCUSSION IN SCHOOL

by SDJul 1, 2019

Well-made course, however not challenging, and very basic. 1 week per topic does not make you an expert, but gives an idea of signs to look out for as a teacher or other person dealing with children.

by CLOct 27, 2020

as an occupational therapist, this help me review the basics of ADHD, Autism, learning disorder as well as concussion injuries. I know this would help me a lot in my practice.

by AKMay 22, 2020

Easy and enjoyable course suitable for people with no background in the area. recommended for people working with children especially teachers and student counselors

by DMay 1, 2020

Very good grounding for school based staff. One or two spelling errors and one of the test questions had ADHD substituted for LAI but otherwise great!

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About the School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization

Children and adolescents spend so much of their time in school regardless of where they live in the world. Health and learning are closely connected in the school setting, where good health and healthy practices create the optimal conditions for students’ academic success. And the contrary is also true: poor heath and unhealthy practices build tall barriers to student learning.

The courses of this specialization are designed to equip learners to manage common health conditions including asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures. Next they will learn to manage common behavior conditions such as ADHD and autism as well as learning disabilities and concussion. Upon completion of the specialization, learners will be ready to apply newly acquired skills in the provision of social, emotional, behavioral, and special education services. Importantly, they will also be ready to promote healthy practices such as nutrition, physical activity, and community and family participation in their own school community. In pediatric healthcare we do everything possible to ensure the health of children and adolescents but there can be no greater impact on a child’s health than receiving optimal health condition management and healthy practices in school.

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Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

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Instructors

Eve Kutchman

Lauren Welch

Karen Hecker

Daniel Nicklas

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University of Colorado System

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism

Learning Disabilities

Concussions

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Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

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Instructors

Eve Kutchman

Lauren Welch

Karen Hecker

Daniel Nicklas

Offered by

University of Colorado System

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism

Learning Disabilities

Concussions

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