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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: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Status: Mental and Behavioral Health
Course9 hours

Featured reviews

CL

5.0Reviewed Oct 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.

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.

SH

5.0Reviewed Jan 19, 2025

Wonderful course. I learned specific terms and steps on how to differentiate between ADHD and Learning Disabilities. In addition to details about Autism and concussion. Very beneficial.

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.

CU

5.0Reviewed Jul 5, 2023

This course was very detailed, I have personally learnt a lot from the various topics and areas captured. Kudos to the entire team and back end staff's. Regards

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.

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.

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.

AD

5.0Reviewed May 22, 2020

A very concise and well thought of course, with oodles of information, precise terminologies. Should be on the to-do list for every educator in any field, as well as School administrators.

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.

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

AJ

5.0Reviewed Oct 14, 2022

T​his is a very awesome course. It has thought me much about managing kids living with neurodevelopmental disorder. I am totally greatful to have come accross this course.

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