Living with ADHD: Resources, Strategies, and Supports for Optimizing Success (HLSC 700)

Course NameLiving with ADHD: Resources, Strategies and Supports for Optimizing Success
Subject CodeHLSC 700
Course Length35 hours
Course Description

This introductory course provides an overview, supports and resources for adults living with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Included is an in-depth exploration of ADHD including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, evaluation, and management strategies. Through a combination of readings, discussion boards, worksheets, group work, and videos, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of ADHD and develop practical skills to better manage their ADHD. Note: this is a course for adults living with ADHD and not for caregivers of those living with ADHD.

 

Course Requirements:  

Participation: Learners will engage in coursework by utilizing Douglas College Blackboard to answer the weekly discussion questions, post their own ideas about the course readings from the required text, share their findings from completing clinical practice sheets, watching videos, listening to podcasts, and responding to other learners’ posts. It is encouraged to engage in the Blackboard discussion boards on a weekly basis during the 8 weeks.  However, learners will have up to 12 weeks to complete the course including posting in the weekly discussion board. 

The biweekly ADHD Support and Networking Group over Zoom is optional, but it is highly recommended to attend to gain a better sense of ‘ADHD Community’ and learn from other participants in the course. Please note, a working microphone and camera is required to attend these sessions. 

 

Non-graded course:   

This is a personal development course and non-graded. Learners will receive a Recognition of Participation from the department upon completion of the course. 

Course Content
  • Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 
  • Getting to know your ADHD
  • Medications and natural ways to manage ADHD
  • Rules and strategies on how to manage ADHD
  • Relationships, finances, work, school, and ADHD accommodations 
  • ADHD, mental health and the potential harmful risks  
  • Making sense of ADHD – putting it all together  

Learners will have access to the course material and be able to complete all course work for up to 12 weeks from the start of the course. 

Disclaimer: please note that this course is intended as personal development course and is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes.