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Introduction to the module
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AAA – Introduction to the module
• The module team• Learning Outcomes• Introduction to the module• Structure of the module
– Sections (Lectures for on-campus students)– Seminars
• Assessment• Blackboard Website
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The Module Team• Dr Simon Bignell (Module Leader)
– [email protected]– Room N208, Kedleston Road Campus– Telephone: +44(0)1332 593043 (ext: 3043)
• Dr Steve Brown (Seminar Leader) For Campus Only– [email protected] – Room N206a, Kedleston Road Campus– Telephone: +44(0)1332 592092 (ext: 2092)
• Plus the teaching support staff at the University• The best way to contact us is by email or the Forum.
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Learning Outcomes of the module
On completion of the module you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and practices relating to Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
2. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of research and mainstream theories of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Introduction to the module
• Autistic Disorder.• Asperger’s Syndrome.• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).• Focussing on symptoms, diagnosis and
treatment. • You will be encouraged to consider the often fine
line between Autistic Spectrum Disorders and the subtypes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Introduction to the module
• The aim is to get you thinking about the similarities and differences between these three interrelated common developmental disorders:– perhaps to challenge your existing
assumptions.– to look at the experience of those with the
conditions and their carers.– to link with the academic literature.
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Structure of the module
• Reading and self-guided study.• Sections (Lectures for on-campus students).• Group Seminars (for on-campus students).• Interactive Seminars (for distance learners).• Forum.• Blackboard Website.• Discussion. • Email.
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Module Contents
Lectures(Sections)
Seminars WebsiteSelf Guided
Study
Group Seminars
Guest Speakers
Group 1
Group 3
On-Campus Students
Group 2
N701, 10-11am
N502, 12-1pm
N513, 2-3pm
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Module Contents
SectionsForum
DiscussionsWebsite
Self Guided Study
Interactive Seminars
Guest Speakers
(Audio)
OnlineResources
Distance Learning Students
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Sections (on-campus and distance learners)Section 1 – Module Introduction.Section 2 – ADHD and Hyperkinetic Disorder.Section 3 – Autistic Disorder (Classic Autism).Section 4 – Asperger's Disorder.Section 5 – Classification, Assessment
& Diagnosis.Section 6 – Aetiology.Section 7 – Comorbidity.Section 8 – Treatment For ADHD.Section 9 – Treatment For Autism.Section 10 – Autism, Asperger's and ADHD.Section 11 – Revision & Exam Tips.
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Group Seminars (on-campus students only)Group meetings for discussion, debate, workshop activities, videos and looking
at research papers/publications. You’ll be expected to do academic reading for these.
Week 1: No SeminarWeek 2: Seminar 1 - Introduction to ADHDWeek 3: Seminar 2 - Introduction to Autistic Spectrum DisorderWeek 4: Seminar 3 - Videos on ADHD or Autism Spectrum DisorderWeek 5: Seminar 4 - Classification, Assessment and DiagnosisWeek 6: Seminar 5 - Aetiology of ASD and ADHDWeek 7: Seminar 6 - Videos on ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder; or Guest
Speaker*Week 8: Seminar 7 - Videos on ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder; or Guest
Speaker*Week 9: Seminar 8 - Videos on ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder; or Guest
Speaker*Week 10: Seminar 9 - Videos on ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder; or Guest
Speaker*Week 11: Seminar 10 - Videos on ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder; or Guest
Speaker**Guest speakers are to be confirmed.
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Assessment• Assessment is 100 per cent by exam. The campus examination is 2
hours long.• Answer 2 questions from 6 (one pair of questions from three
questions sets.)
Answer one pair of questions from either set A, B, or C:A)
i) ??ii) ??
OrB)
i) ??ii) ??
OrC)
i) ??ii) ??
• Distance Learners have a time-limited online equivalent exam with the same structure.
• Note: Questions will differ from previous years’ exam papers.
Campus Spring exam
period (Tuesday 7 May
to Friday 17 May 2013)
Campus Spring exam
period (Tuesday 7 May
to Friday 17 May 2013)
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Web Site and Forum
• UDO -> Blackboard for main web pages
• Web pages are constantly being updated/improved
• Suggestions for content and reading encouraged
• Forum for main discussion and some interactive seminars (for distance learners)
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Recommended ReadingThe recommended text is:• Kennedy, D.M. (2002). The ADHD-Autism Connection: A Step
Toward More Accurate Diagnosis and Effective Treatment. CO: Waterbook Press. ISBN 1-57856-498-0.
These are also recommended:• Russell Barkley (1997) ADHD and the nature of self-control. Guilford Press.
• Uta Frith (2003) Autism: Explaining the Enigma. Blackwell.
• Simon Baron-Cohen (1995) Mindblindness: An Essay On Autism And Theory Of Mind. The MIT Press.
• Tony Attwood (2007) The Complete Guide To Asperger’s Syndrome. JKP.
• Martin Kutscher (2005) Kids In The Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More! JKP.
• Jacqui Jackson (2004) Multicoloured Mayhem: Parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD. JKP.