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Understanding ADHD provided by OpenLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 hours worth of material. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from OpenLearn. The course is taught in Englishand is Free Certificate. Visit the course page at OpenLearn for detailed price information.

The Open University via OpenLearn
12 hours worth of material
Self Paced
Overview

  • This free course, Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), explores the experience of ADHD from the perspective of those who are diagnosed with the condition, and those who ...

Syllabus

    • Introduction
    • Learning outcomes
    • Session 1: Understanding life with ADHD
    • 1.1 Characteristics and prevalence of ADHD
    • 1.2 Experiencing ADHD
    • 1.2.1 Impact on parents and caregivers
    • 1.2.2 ADHD and comorbidities
    • 1.3 Diagnosing ADHD
    • 1.3.1 Diagnosing ADHD with DSM-5
    • 1.3.2 Diagnosing ADHD with ICD-10 and ICD-11
    • 1.3.3 The diagnostic process
    • 1.3.4 Culture, gender and diagnosis
    • 1.4 Risk factors for ADHD
    • 1.4.1 Genetics and ADHD
    • 1.4.2 ADHD and the environment
    • Session 1 summary
    • Session 2: The neurobiology and management of ADHD
    • 2.1 ADHD and the brain
    • 2.1.1 Brain circuits and selective attention
    • 2.1.2 Brain chemistry and ADHD
    • 2.1.3 Candidate genes and dopamine
    • 2.1.4 The dopamine theory of ADHD
    • 2.2 Approaches to managing ADHD
    • 2.2.1 Parent training
    • 2.2.2 Cognitive behavioural therapy
    • 2.2.3 Medication: stimulant treatment
    • 2.2.4 Medication: non-stimulant treatment
    • Session 2 summary
    • Conclusion
    • References
    • Acknowledgements

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