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ADHD: Gift? Or Disorder?
Course Description
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This course
offers insight into understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder(ADHD),
hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children.
Learn:
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How a child
with ADHD thinks;
- How a child
with ADHD learns;
- Methods for
treating ADHD other than medication; and,
- Effective
strategies for helping a child with ADHD in the classroom or home.
This course was
written for therapists, educators, parents, and others working with
children with ADHD. It is taught by a Dr. Catherine Cain, a Pediatric
Behavioral Specialist with over 25 years experience. |
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Course Requirements
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| This course
was written for parents, teachers, child care providers, or
professionals working with children who have been identified as having
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) or children with high energy or
hyperactivity levels.
You need not have prior education or
experience in order to take this course. It is written in easy to
understand language.
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Course Goals
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Students
will learn:
1. How to identify ADHD.
2. The causes of ADHD.
3. What treatments are available for ADHD.
4. How to solve behavior problems associated with ADHD in the home or
classroom.
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Course Materials
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materials are included in this course so you need not purchase any other
materials. You will be asked to visit some other sites on the Internet
for additional information and as part of your class assignments.
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Grading Policy
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assignments for this course equal 150 points. You can earn 60 points for
completing 5 10-point, true/false, multiple choice quizzes. You can take
the quizzes as many times as necessary to achieve the grade you desire.
In addition, there are several assignments asking you to visit other
website related to the class readings and to post your opinions about
those sites on the 'Message Board'. You are also asked to review a book
on ADHD at amazon.com. All links are provided for you.
Grading policy is as follows:
92-100% = A
84- 91% = B
76- 83% = C
- 75% = D
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There are two payment options to purchase this online course:
$55
If you have a
PayPal.com account you can purchase this online course from
here:
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PayPal accepts
   
*PLEASE READ AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW ON HOW TO START
YOUR ONLINE COURSE*
INSTRUCTIONS (PayPal):Once payment is
received, you will be immediately directed to the URL
address to
access your online course. When you reach this
page, the page will ask for a User ID and Password.
You are
required to create a User ID and Password before taking
the course for security. To create your user ID and
Password you will need to click on the "New to this
Website? Click here to sign up" link on the left side of
the page. Once you have successfully filled in
your information, you will then need to click on the
online course you have paid for and request to become a
student of this course. I will then be sent an
email of your request and you will not be able to begin
your course until I have granted access. You will
be informed once I grant you access to the course and
then you may begin. Please contact me with any
further questions @
Catherine.Cain@drcainassociates.com. |
Don't want to use PayPal? Order this online class making payment through traditional postal service or fax!
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Click button to
access a printable order form you can send by fax
(931) 296-9853 or mail. |
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URL address and given proper instructions on how to access your online course if you used our postal service or fax
to access your online course. If you used PayPal, you will be immediately
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Revised:
09/13/2009. |
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