ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

Instructor: Greg Fabiano

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2,427 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

8 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course will provide an overview of ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Course participants can expect to learn about ADHD as a developmental disorder that begins early in childhood, and participants will also learn about evidence-based approaches for diagnosing ADHD. Following that, two evidence-based treatment approaches (the Daily Report Card and Parenting Strategies) will be introduced. (Note these course activities are informational and are not intended to replace working with a licensed/trained professional).

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify the behaviors characteristic of ADHD, the components of a diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment procedures that can be used in the school or home. 1. Identify the key areas of functional impairment, symptom presentation, and diagnostic decision-making for youth with ADHD. 2. Develop a behavioral intervention suitable for treating ADHD in the school setting. 3. Apply effective parenting and teaching strategies for supporting youth with ADHD in the home, classroom, and neighborhood.

This module introduces the history, course, prevalence, and associated issues important for understanding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

What's included

3 videos4 readings2 assignments

3 videosTotal 14 minutes

Introductory Video2 minutes
New Findings and Treatments for ADHD: What we have Learned and What We Can Do6 minutes
Prevalance and Causes5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Knowledge of ADHD10 minutes
ADHD Fact Sheets10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 1, Part I10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 1, Part II10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes
Module 1 Reflection30 minutes

In this module course participants will learn about the components of an evidence-based assessment approach for diagnosing ADHD and planning treatment.

What's included

3 videos4 readings2 assignments

3 videosTotal 18 minutes

Diagnostic Criteria6 minutes
Evidence-Based Assessment4 minutes
Aligning Assessment with Treatment7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

ADHD Assessments and Symptoms Ratings10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 2, Part I10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 2, Part II10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 2, Part III10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes
Module 2 Reflection30 minutes

This module explores the uses of an effective school-based treatment, the Daily Report Card

What's included

4 videos5 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 23 minutes

Why Use aDaily Report Card (DRC)?4 minutes
Structure of the DRC4 minutes
Using a DRC - A Scenario9 minutes
DRC Consequences7 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Resources for Identifying and Treating Children with ADHD at School and at Home10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 3, Part I10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 3, Part II10 minutes
PowerPoint Slides for Module 3, Part III10 minutes
Daily Report Card- Resources10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 3 Quiz30 minutes
Module 3 Reflection30 minutes

This module presents a number of parenting strategies that are best practice for supporting youth with ADHD

What's included

2 videos3 readings3 assignments

2 videosTotal 18 minutes

Practical Parenting Strategies: Things You Can Do Today17 minutes
Brief Summary by Professor Greg Fabiano0 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Resources for Parenting Strategies10 minutes
Powerpoint Slides for Module 410 minutes
Resources for Writing House Rules and Behavior Contracts10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Module 4 Quiz30 minutes
Module 4 Reflection30 minutes
Write your Own House Rules and Behavior Contract30 minutes

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Greg Fabiano

The State University of New York

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Reviewed on Sep 17, 2022

I'm very happy with all that I learned in this course. I feel that I have now more tools to help my child thrive academically and socially. Thank you for all the valuable information.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2019

Highly recommended for the teachers and parents who are facing issues with Attention Deficiency and Hyperactivity among the children. Learned lot of insights and intervention strategies.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Prof. Fabiano explained the concept and strategies clearly and the practical assignments of drafting a DRC and behavioural contract were immensely helpful. Thank you for the wonderful course.

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