What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Does a person who is easily distracted have ADHD? What are the symptoms or warning signs of ADHD? How does ADHD affect everyday life? In this online course, we will characterize ADHD symptoms and behavior, which seems to be increasingly common in the general population. We will describe different types of attention, the way ADHD affects attention in children and adults, similarities and differences between this and other disorders, as well as different ADHD treatments and interventions.
Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated
Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated
Instructors: Wanda Rubinstein
Access provided by Sciences Po
3,662 already enrolled
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
17 reviews
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Knowing the main symptoms of ADHD, and how they affect everyday life.
Learning the difference between pathological and non-pathological attention problems.
Knowing the different types of attention and which are impaired in patients with ADHD.
Recognizing differences and similarities between ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Skills you'll gain
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Behavioral Management
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Psychological Evaluations
- Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
- Clinical Psychology
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Developmental Disabilities
- Working With Children
- Behavioral Health
- Diagnostic Tests
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Patient Treatment
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Disabilities
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Assessments
16 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
There are 4 modules in this course
Instructors
Instructor ratings
(6 ratings)Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
76.47%
- 4 stars
5.88%
- 3 stars
11.76%
- 2 stars
0%
- 1 star
5.88%
Showing 3 of 17
IB
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025
Very good information overall, clearly planned, designed and presented. I learnt a lot about ADHD in this course, and I loved rehearsing with the Coursera Coach. That was truly amazing! Thank you!