Understanding The ADD/ADHD Student

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide teachers with an understanding of ADHD/ADD and executive function. Teachers will learn the definition, causes, signs, and symptoms of ADHD/ADD and how girls are affected differently than boys. Additionally, executive function and brain development and several executive functions will be explained.  This course will provide effective techniques, strategies, and interventions for teachers to use in their classroom and school environment.

Required Text:

Rief, Sandra R. (2016).How To Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD/ADHDJossey-Bass. 

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Instructor: Melinda Younger

This course is 3 graduate credits.