Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness

Who is it aimed at?

Social Workers in the Substence Misuse Team, Adult and Integrated Services.

What are the objectives?

  • Identify and use appropriate and up-to-date language and terminology in relation to ADHD / ADD
  • Appreciate that learning and research in the field of ADHD / ADD is ongoing and that new theories, approaches and interventions continue to arise
  • Consider taking a neurodiverse view of ADHD / ADD and other related / overlapping ‘spectrum’ conditions
  • Have an overview of symptoms, presentation and profile of people with an ADHD / ADD diagnosis
  • Understand that the frequency, prevalence ad intensity of these may change with age, life experience and support
  • Be aware that ADHD / ADD may involve an array of ‘overlapping’ associated conditions or differences, and / or differential / co-occurring diagnoses - including autism, learning disability, anxiety and/or other functional mental illnesses, unusual, or ‘challenging’ behaviours, different sensitivity to sensory stimuli etc
  • Consider good practice / non-aversive approaches to supporting behaviours of concern of individuals with ADHD / ADD
  • Think about the importance of meeting needs of service users with ADHD / ADD rather than forcing conformity
  • Source further material that may be helpful, including suggested authors / websites etc

How will it make a difference?

Social Workers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

Delivery method:

Classroom

Duration:

1 Day

Cost:

No Cost

How to apply:

If you work for Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) and are logged into a CCC device – PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, complete this application form.

If you work for the Council but do NOT have access to a CCC device or an email address your line manager will need to apply on your behalf.

Council employees cannot apply for any courses from their own personal device.

Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.

The online application system will only show courses that are actively open to book a place on. If the course you are interested in isn’t listed you can register an interest with the Learning and Development team, email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Find out more information on how to make and manage your application. If you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.