Children are all different, with unique strengths and weaknesses. Educators and parents must remember that when working with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Our Teaching Children with ADHD course discusses the basic structure of ADHD and various executive functions. We describe how to properly communicate with children and how to address challenging behaviors. We also explore how to help children set achievable goals and gain perseverance.
Teaching Children with ADHD Module 1
Beyond the Basics
ADHD is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder of the brain’s self-management system. Our first module discusses the basics of ADHD so you can gain an understanding of how to view and interact with your students. We also explore the importance of exercise and movement while learning.
Is it Attention Deficit?
Is ADHD on the Rise?
Stop the Fidgeting
Let Them Move
What Can Be Part of ADHD?
Teaching Children with ADHD Module 2
Executive Functions and Communication
In this module we describe the concepts of executive function and how it impacts learning, behavior, and motivation. Executive functioning challenges sometimes go hand in hand with communication challenges. We explore how to model and teach proper communication skills.
Intelligence and Executive Functions
Flexible Thinking
Educating Parents
Communication Challenges
Modeling and Teaching Communication
Teaching Children with ADHD Module 3
Collaboration and Stress Reduction
What factor causes students to act out the most? We address some potential answers to this question in this module, as well as techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors. We also discuss the impact of stress on teachers and students and ways to cope with it.
Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Building Skills for Systemic Change
Problem Solving
Impact of Stress, Managing, and Reducing
Neuroscience of Stress
Teaching Children with ADHD Module 4
Grit and Goal Setting
In order to help students develop grit and perseverance, we must first address potential challenges that some students face in learning. Our final module discusses these challenges, as well as how to engage students in their own learning by setting intentional goals.
Helping Students Develop Grit and Perseverance
What is Your Mindset?
Why Is Goal Setting Important?
Intentional Goal Setting
Steps for Achieving Goals
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
Recall the characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Identify the basics of executive functions and communication challenges
Recognize techniques for collaboration and stress reduction
Describe steps for intentional goal setting
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.