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Course Description

Course Modules

• S1. An overview of syndromes

  • Basic overview of how the brain functions in relation to the syndromes: - ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia

• S2. Diagnostic criteria

  • General syndrome overview
  • Homunculus
  • Neuro-Diversity
  • Information ICD-10 and DSM-IV for ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia

• S3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Overview
  • Bird's Eye view
  • ADHD Iceberg
  • ADHD Ebook including behavioural checklist
  • DAMP
  • ICD-10 Behavioural and Emotional Disorders in childhood and adolescence
  • Practical classroom strategies

• S4. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Overview
  • Asperger's syndrome
  • Sarah Devine's checklist
  • ICD-10 Disorders of Psychological Development
  • DSM-IV Asperger's Disorder
  • Department of Health ASD Good Practice Guide
  • Autism and Education Law - Eleanor Wright
  • Transition pack
  • Various assessment materials
  • The National Numeracy Strategy - Guidance for pupils with ASD, Speech and Language Difficulties
  • The National Numeracy Strategy - Books and Resources for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs
  • Practical classroom strategies

• S5. Dyslexia

  • Overview
  • Learning and teaching for dyslexic children in the primary years: Further information
  • Dyslexia - The Building Blocks of Learning
  • BDA - Dyslexia Friendly School
  • Articles on Dyslexia
  • National Literacy strategies- Literacy Lists
  • Dyslexia and Occupational Testing
  • Practical classroom strategies

• S6. Dyscalculia

  • Overview
  • Dyscalculia, Dyslexia and Maths
  • Specific Disorder Arithmetic Skills
  • The National Numeracy Strategy - Guidance for pupils with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
  • Mix and Maths
  • Practical classroom strategies

• S7. Dyspraxia

  • Overview
  • Developmental Dyspraxia
  • How to recognise a child with Dyspraxia
  • Handwriting Speed Assessment
  • Practical classroom strategies

• S8. Behaviour Strategies

  • Planning programmes for individuals
  • Setting up a points/token programme
  • Possible Learning objectives
  • My personal plan
  • Giving instructions
  • Management strategies
  • Skills for Classroom Assistants
  • Organising Tasks
  • Task Management Boards