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

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.

Status: Patient Evaluation
Status: Diagnostic Tests
Course9 hours

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JB

5.0Reviewed Mar 12, 2023

I love how I was able to work within my time. The videos were very helpful because it helped me to understand all I learnt. The opportunity to retry my assignment was very incredible. Thank you.

JL

5.0Reviewed Mar 2, 2021

This is the course that could be an avenue for making a difference in the lives of learners with difficulty. Applying what has learned form the course is a great opportunity to serve with a heart.

IE

5.0Reviewed Dec 31, 2020

This course is manageable and in depth with the mental challenges that children face in the classrooms and how to manage them. I recommend this course to anyone interested in working with children.

HC

5.0Reviewed Nov 11, 2022

This course is very informative about managing ASD and ADHD. It is a great starting point for teachers, parents, or any family member who has or wants to learn how to help someone with a disability.

DP

5.0Reviewed Jul 15, 2020

A well planned and interestingly arranged course. Every expert in the course follow attractive presentation. As a teacher trainer, I am very obliged to all of you. Well done.

AK

5.0Reviewed May 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

A

5.0Reviewed Jun 8, 2020

I must thank coursera, professors & Farook training college team. This course gave clear view about ADHD, AUTISM, LEARNING DISABILITIES and CONCUSSION and provided useful resources.

CG

5.0Reviewed Feb 6, 2022

M​e conscientice mucho sobre el universo del ADHD ya que yo tambiné lo sufro y esto me permite poder apoyar a mas personas que no tienen tanto acceso a información

MT

4.0Reviewed Jan 16, 2024

I found this course very informative. The doctor that was doing the presentation was very easy to understand and spoke clearly, with full explanations on each topic. Thank You

MN

5.0Reviewed Jun 7, 2023

Hello coursera team,I'm Mrs Migale from Mauritius.I would like to thanks your team for the wonderful work that your team have done. I really enjoy to learn more.

TB

5.0Reviewed Oct 1, 2022

​I learned alot from this course and explanations were given in details. Infact, I would probably still revisit the videos so as not to forget the knowledge gained.

E

5.0Reviewed Jul 2, 2020

Very new tool learn about the diseases and prevention and first aid and getting more knowledge to diagnosis it help to improve and gain more knowledge thank you for your updated knowledge.

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