- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by University of Colorado System
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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.Modules
Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School
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- Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School
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- About Us: School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization at CU Anschutz
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What is ADHD?
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- What is ADHD?
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- What is ADHD?
Symptoms of ADHD
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- Symptoms of ADHD
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- Symptoms of ADHD
Diagnosing ADHD
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- Diagnosing ADHD
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- Diagnosing ADHD
Management of ADHD
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- Management of ADHD
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- Management of ADHD
ADHD Assessment
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Assignment
- ADHD Assessment
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
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- What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
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- What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Deficits in Children with ASD
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- Deficits in Children with ASD
Symptoms and Diagnosis of ASD
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- Symptoms and Diagnosis of ASD
Managing Children with ASD
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- Managing Children with ASD
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- Managing Children with ASD
Autism Assessment
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Assignment
- Autism Assessment
What Are Learning Disorders?
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- What Are Learning Disorders?
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- What Are Learning Disorders?
Diagnostic Criteria for Learning Disorders
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- Diagnostic Criteria for Learning Disorders
How To Make A Diagnosis?
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- How To Make A Diagnosis?
Specific Type of Learning Disorders
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- Specific Type of Learning Disorders - Part 1
- Specific Type of Learning Disorders - Part 2
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- Specific Type of Learning Disorders
Learning Disorders Assessment
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Assignment
- Learning Disorders Assessment
What are Concussions?
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- What are Concussions?
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- What are Concussions?
Symptoms of Concussion
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- Symptoms of Concussion
What Happen When A Child Fall?
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- What Happen When A Child Fall?
Management of a Concussion
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- Management of a Concussion
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- Management of a Concussion
Concussion Assessment
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- Concussion Assessment
Auto Summary
Discover how to effectively support children with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and concussions in school settings through this comprehensive health and fitness course. This foundational course, offered by Coursera, delves into the most common developmental and behavioral disorders affecting children. It is designed to help educators and school health professionals recognize symptoms, understand the diagnosis process, and explore management options. Led by experienced clinicians, the course content includes real-world scenarios and interviews that provide deep insights into managing ADHD, autism, and learning disorders. Additionally, it covers essential information about concussions, including symptoms and management strategies. The course spans 540 minutes and is available under the Starter subscription. It is ideal for educators, school health professionals, and anyone interested in child development and behavioral health, offering invaluable knowledge to create a supportive school environment for children with these conditions.

Eve Kutchman

Lauren Welch

Karen Hecker

Daniel Nicklas