CWDS Curriculum

AD(H)D and other Neurological Disorders

Level: Advanced Practice-Lineworker

Credits: 6

Intended Audience: Workers new and experienced who want to learn more about AD(H)D and other neurological disorders in children

Intended Objectives:

To review the latest findings regarding the impact of drugs and alcohol on the developing brain
To distinguish between FAS, FAE, and FADE and learn the characteristics of each
To learn a variety of interventions that are helpful to children with FAS, FAE, and FADE
To identify the influence of pre-natal exposure to drugs/alcohol on the development of ADHD
To discuss some of the current controversies surrounding ADHD
To discuss the behavioral manifestations of ADHD in various developmental stages
To confront the specific problems surrounding the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and to identify various mechanisms used to identify ADHD
To examine disorders which mimic ADHD
To identify the specific symptoms of ADHD
To review successful multi-modal interventions with ADHD
To understand the impact of neurological and learning disorders on self-esteem
To review a variety of learning disabilities which affect a youngster’s ability to function with their peer group in school
To assist parents and caretakers with specific suggestions for coping with the stress of living with children with neurological problems

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Mental Health & Behavioral Health