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NEURODIVERSITY BPS311

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Why Study Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity refers to differences in brain function and behaviour in different individuals. It's the concept that differences are not deficits. Rather, different people experience the world around them in different ways. It is estimated that 15 – 20% of the world’s population are neurodivergent. By studying neurodiversity, we can understand more about the experiences of those who are neurodivergent and how to achieve diversity and inclusion in the workplace and society more generally.

Understand more about neurodiversity, personally and professionally.

  • Humans have natural differences (diversity) in brain functioning which may arise from genetic variations or be acquired. 
  • Differences are most often seen in conditions or disorders which are diagnosed.  
  • Join the movement which advocates for those with differences from neurotypical ways of thinking.  

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in neurodiversity (whether you are neurodivergent or neurotypical), or those working with or supporting neurodivergent individuals. For example:

  • Educators 
  • Business leaders
  • School teachers 
  • Supervisors 
  • Nurses and healthcare workers 
  • Counsellors and pastoral care teams
  • Volunteers 
  • Youth workers 
  • Support care workers 
  • Family support teams 
  • Social workers

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What Will You Learn in This Course?

In the course, you will learn more about what neurodiversity is,

and how neurodivergence relates to the wellbeing of:

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

You'll also discover:

  • Tips to build neurodiverse relationships.
  • Strategies to support neurodivergent students.
  • Ways to make workplaces more inclusive for neurodivergent people.
  • Counselling techniques to support neurodivergent individuals.

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

Course Structure

There are eight lessons in the course -

Lesson 1: Scope and Nature of Neurodiversity
History of the term ‘Neurodiversity’
What is neurodiversity today
The difference between neurotypical and neurodivergent brains
The neurodivergent experience
Other considerations

Lesson 2: Neurodiversity & Childhood
 Gender and neurodiversity
Education
Stereotyped behaviour
Mental health and neurodiversity
Strategies to help neurodivergent children

Lesson 3: Neurodiversity & Adolescence
 The transition from childhood to adolescence
Exercise and neurodivergent adolescents
Bullying in adolescence 
Neurodiversity and mental health in adolescents
Adolescence and coping strategies

Lesson 4: Neurodiversity in Adulthood
 Neurodivergent adults and quality of life
Barriers to quality of life in neurodivergent individuals
Improving quality of life for neurodivergent individuals
Practical coping strategies for neurodivergent adults
Neurodiversity and work
Professional development

Lesson 5: Neurodiversity and Relationships
 Relationships and neurodivergent individuals
Interpersonal relations
Neurodiverse work relationships
Self-help groups

Lesson 6: Neurodiversity in Education
 Neurodivergent children and education
Teaching strategies for neurodivergent students
Identifying strengths
Universal design for learning
Presenting information
General approaches in education

Lesson 7: Neurodiversity in the Workplace
 Underemployment and unemployment 
The benefits of neurodivergent employees 
"Neurodivergent jobs"
Preparing for interviews
Maintaining neurodivergent individuals in the workplace

Lesson 8: Counselling Neurodivergent Individuals
 Introduction
Diagnosis
Counselling neurodivergent clients
Neurodiversity affirming support
Counselling techniques
Case study – counselling for ADHD
Counselling young neurodivergent people
International organisations that support neurodiversity

What Next?

An understanding of neurodiversity is important in the workplace, in education and in society generally. This course will provide you with an extensive and intensive understanding of neurodiversity and skills you can use to make society more inclusive for neurodivergent people.

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

Coping Better with Negative EmotionsThis book is designed to help you understand the things that cause stress, the problems that can arise, and the broad range of ways people might manage their stress.
Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
Grief and Crisis CounsellingA guide to understanding and helping people through difficult times
How Children ThinkAnyone who has ever tried to make a child do anything (clean up their mess, desist from throwing mud, stop drawing on the walls) knows that children think differently to adults. This book attempts to provide the skills and knowledge to develop a greater understanding of children.