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DEVELOPMENTAL, LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN BPS215

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Reasons to Study Developmental, Learning and Behavioural Conditions

Many developmental, learning and behavioural conditions occur during childhood. It is essential to understand more about these conditions to –

  • Recognise the condition
  • Understand how to support someone with these conditions
  • Identify any issues early on
  • Develop strategies to support the individual and their family.

    Learn more about –

  • Autism - A developmental disorder that often becomes apparent during childhood.
  • Learning Disorders, such as those affecting reading, arithmetic and writing.
  • Behaviour disorders which can lead to disruptive behaviour, inattention, poor focus or aggressive behaviours.

Each present difficulties for the child, their family and others they come into contact with.     

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course will enhance your knowledge and awareness of developmental, learning and behavioural disorders in children.

It is a must-do course for people who are working in any of the following areas:

  • Youth work
  • Child and adolescent counselling
  • School counselling
  • Teaching
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Educational Support Assistant
  • Support worker
  • Child Psychology
  • Caring roles
  • Youth work

In fact, anyone who works with children.

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What Will You Learn In This Course?

Study this course to:

  • Learn about how to differentiate particular disorders from these different groups of disorders.
  • Study possible routes for support for a wide range of disorders.
  • Understand more about the signs, symptoms and treatment available to help children.

There are nine lessons covering a range of topics including learning disabilities, autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders, ADHD, conduct disorders, learning disorders and much more.

It is an essential course for anyone working with children with behavioural or learning conditions who wants to learn more. 

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
Course Duration: 100 hours.

Start Date: Start at any time - study at a pace that suits you, and with full tutor support for the duration of your studies.

Lessons: The course comprises 9 lessons as detailed, below.
There are nine lessons in this course:

1. Developmental Disorders - Learning Disabilities
  • How to classify Childhood Disorders.
  • What are the causes of Developmental Disorders?
  • Genetic, Physical and Environmental Causes.
  • How to diagnose Developmental Disorders.
  • How common Developmental Disorders are within the General Population.
  • How Developmental Disorders Impact on Families and Children and Adolescents.
  • Learning Disability.
  • Levels of Severity.

2. Autism - Autistic Disorder signs, symptoms, treatment and support
  • What is Autism?
  • The Symptoms and Signs of Autism - Impaired Interactions and Social Development; Communication; Repetitive Behaviour.
  • What are the causes of Autism?
  • History of Autism.
  • How common is Autism within the General Population.
  • The differences in severity and challenges that are experienced by people with autism.
  • Issues Children and Adolescents with Autism need to deal with.
  • The challenges that a family with an Autistic child face.
  • How to treat Children and Adolescents with Autism.
  • How to support a child with Autism.
  • Supportive Services available for children and adolescents with Autism.

3. Asperger's Disorder - signs, symptoms, treatment and support 
  • What is Asperger’s Disorder?
  • The Signs and Symptoms of Asperger’s Disorder - Social Interactions; Repetitive Behaviour.
  • What causes of Asperger’s Disorder?
  • The history of Asperger’s Disorder.
  • How common is Asperger’s Disorder within the General Population?
  • Asperger’s Disorder and Autism – The Autism Spectrum.
  • How does Asperger’s Disorder impact on the Child or Adolescent?
  • How does having a child with Asperger’s Disorder impact on the Family?
  • Some Treatments for Children and Adolescents with Asperger’s Disorder.
  • How to Support Children with Asperger’s Disorder?
  • Services Available for Children with Asperger’s Disorder.

4. Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Rett's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Developmental Disorders NOS) signs, symptoms, treatment and support
  • What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders?
  • Rett’s Disorder.
  • Childhood Disintegrative Disorder.
  • Other types of Developmental Disorders.
  • What causes of Developmental Disorders?
  • How Developmental Disorders are diagnosed?
  • How Developmental Disorders impact on a Child or Adolescent.
  • The issues that a Family of the Child or Adolescent with Developmental Disorders face.

5. Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders - ADHD & variants, signs, symptoms, treatment and support
  • What are the Signs & Symptoms of ADHD? - Features of Inattention; Features of Hyperactivity-Impulsivity; Settings.
  • What are the causes of ADHD?
  • The history of ADHD.
  • How prevalent is ADHD?
  • Treating ADHD.
  • Support Available.
  • Things that may aggravate ADD or ADHD Symptoms.
  • How is a Child or Adolescent affected by ADD and ADHD.
  • How having an ADD or ADHD child will impact on the family.

6. Conduct Disorders (Include oppositional defiant disorder) signs, symptoms, treatment and support 
  • What are Conduct Disorders?
  • Some signs and Symptoms of Conduct Disorders.
  • Genetic and Environmental risk factors that cause Conduct Disorders.
  • How prevalent is Conduct Disorders within the General Population.
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
  • Some signs and symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
  • What causes of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
  • How prevalent is Oppositional Defiant Disorder in the General Population.
  • Anti-Social Personality Disorder (APD).
  • Treatments for Conduct Disorders.
  • Support for Families and Children with Conduct Disorders.
  • The Impact of Conduct Disorders on Children.
  • The Impact on the Family of with a Child that has a Conduct Disorder.
  • Supporting Children with Conduct Disorders.

7. Learning Disorders - focus on academia (Mathematics, Reading Disorder - Dyslexia, etc.) signs, symptoms, treatment and support 
  • Specific Developmental Disorders.
  • Definition of Learning Disorders.
  • Reading Disorder (Developmental Dyslexia).
  • Disorder of Written Expression (Specific Spelling Disorder).
  • Mathematics (Arithmetic) Disorder.

8. Communications Disorders & Motor Skills Disorder - focus on speech and language signs, symptoms, treatment and support 
  • Definition of Communication Disorders.
  • Causes of Communication Disorders.
  • Phonological Disorder.
  • Expressive Language Disorder.
  • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder.
  • Stuttering.
  • Motor Skills Disorder.
  • Impact on the Child and Family of Communication Disorders.

9. Special Project (choose something of interest to the student) signs, symptoms, treatment and support.


What Are the Advantages of Studying Psychology With ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • They are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in psychology and counselling.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

Study Childhood Learning and Behavioural Disorders Online

Childhood disorders are diverse and there are different ways to group them or classify them. It takes a lot of study and perseverance to grasp what these different disorders are and differences in their symptoms, aetiology and course. Many behavioural disorders such as conduct disorder continue on into adult life, for example, and are more prevalent in older children than younger ones.

This course examines developmental disorders such as learning disorders, pervasive developmental disorders (e.g. autism spectrum disorder), communication and motor disorders. It also covers behavioural disorders and ADHD which is regarded as a neurodevelopmental disorder. The key thing is that all these problems have onset during childhood development and produce a range of symptoms which cause distress to those afflicted, and often those who care for them. 

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


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