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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. And the way people experience the world around them in different ways. It is estimated that 15 – 20% of the world’s population are neurodiverse. By studying neurodiversity, we can understand more about the experience of neurodiversity and how to achieve diversity and inclusion in the workplace and world generally.

All of our brains are different. Understand more about the impact of neurodiversity personally and professionally.

  • Humans have natural differences (diversity) in brain functioning which arises from genetics variations. 
  • Differences are most often seen in forms of conditions or disorders which are diagnosed.  
  • Join the movement which advocates for difference from neurotypical ways of thinking.  

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone with neurodiversity, 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 is neurodiversity.

As well as neurodivergence and how it relates to -

  • The wellbeing and development of children.
  • The adolescent individual.
  • Adulthood on the individual.
  • Relationships
  • Education
  • Strategies to support neurodiverse students
  • The workplace
  • Counselling techniques and strategies 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 neurodiverse adolescents
Bullying in adolescence 
Neurodiversity and mental health in adolescents
Adolescence and coping strategies

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

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

Lesson 6: Neurodiversity in Education
 Strategies in education 
Teaching strategies for neurodiverse students
Neurodiverse children and education
Neurodiverse students in the classroom

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

Lesson 8: Counselling Neurodivergent Individuals
 Introduction
Diagnosis
Counselling young neurodiverse people
Counselling neurodiverse adults
Case study – counselling for ADHD
International organisations that support neurodiversity

What Are the Advantages of Studying Psychology with ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The courses are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in psychology and counselling.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

An understanding of neurodivergence is important in the workplace, in education and in society generally. This course will provide you with an extensive and intensive understanding of neurodiversity.

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Meet some of our academics

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.
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.


Check out our eBooks

Grief and Crisis CounsellingA guide to understanding and helping people through difficult times
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
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.