Living with ADHD: resources, strategies, and supports for optimizing success (HLSC 700)

This introductory course provides an overview, supports and resources for adults living with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Through a combination of discussion, videos and readings, learners will gain a better understanding of their ADHD including:

• An in-depth exploration of ADHD including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, evaluation, and management strategies.
• Development of practical skills to better manage their ADHD. 

*Note: This course is non-graded and is intended as personal development for adults living with ADHD. 

Course Requirements:

Learners will participate in coursework by utilizing the Douglas College online platform to:

• Answer weekly discussion questions
• Post ideas about the course readings from the required text
• Share findings from completing clinical practice sheets, watching videos, listening to podcasts, and responding to other learners’ posts. 

Learners are encouraged to engage in the Blackboard discussion boards on a weekly basis and will have up to 12 weeks to complete the course.

Optional Online Zoom Sessions

The biweekly ADHD Support and Networking Group over Zoom is highly recommended to gain a better sense of ‘ADHD Community’ and learn from other participants in the course.

Non-graded course:

Learners will receive a Recognition of Participation from the department upon completion of the course. 

• 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

*Disclaimer: please note this course is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. 

Thursdays - 6:00 - 7:30 pm

February 13th and 27th, March 13th and 27, April 10th and 24th