Syllabus - ADHD: presentations mechanisms and quality of life (37957)

Syllabus ADHD: presentations mechanisms and quality of life - 37957
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Last update 25-08-2019
HU Credits: 3 Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master) Responsible Department: Education Semester: 2nd Semester Teaching Languages: Hebrew Campus: Mt. Scopus Course/Module Coordinator: Yehuda Pollak Coordinator Email: yehuda.pollak@mail.huji.ac.il Coordinator Office Hours: Tuesady 12-13 Teaching Staff: Dr. Yehuda Pollak Course/Module description: The course examines clinical and theoretical aspects of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and discusses functional impairment and compromised quality of life that are associated with ADHD and learning disabilities. Course/Module aims: To recognize the definition, clinical characteristics, and underlying mechanisms of ADHD, as well as the impact on quality of life of the child and her/his family Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: To identify ADHD characteristics Critically evaluate different theories of ADHD To recognize diagnostic and therapeutic tools for ADHD To identify negative consequences of LDs and ADHD on the quality of life of the child and her/his family To recognize factors moderating and mediating this link To examine various conceptualizations regarding the relation between symptoms and functional impairment To examine means for preventing and treating these consequences Attendance requirements(%): 100 Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Frontal instruction, assignments Course/Module Content: Phenomenology of ADHD: symptoms, co-morbidities, epidemiology and impact Underlying genetic, neuroanatomical and neurochemical mechanisms of the disorder Neuropsycholoigcal explanations of the disorder: "from single core deficits to multiple pathways" Theoretical and practical issues in the diagnosis and therapy of ADHD Defining quality of life and related concepts Consequences of LDs and ADHD Moderators and mediators Coping with the negative consequences Required Reading: See Moodle Additional Reading Material: See Moodle Course/Module evaluation: End of year written/oral examination 100 % Presentation 0 % Participation in Tutorials 0 % Project work 0 % Assignments 0 % Reports 0 % Research project 0 % Quizzes 0 % Other 0 % Additional information:

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