Understanding ADHD

Description:

In this course you will be learning about a neurodevelopmental condition called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. A neurodevelopmental condition occurs when childhood development differs from a typical trajectory. In the first session of this course you will cover the prevalence of ADHD and how it is experienced by those who have the condition, followed by how it is diagnosed and the possible risk factors for the condition. In the second session, you will look at some of the changes in the brain in people with ADHD and consider how the condition is managed both with, and without, medication.