Topic: Specific Learning Disabilities and Difficulties (Autism, ADHD)

Order Description Description: - Analyse the key theories and origins relating ASD and ADHD - Evaluate the standing myths, debates and treatments for ASD and ADHD The Module Examines: - The definition of ASD as a triad of impairment, and ADHD and ADD - Theories of ASD e.g. the theory-of-mind deficit, the executive function deficit theory and weak central coherence; theories of ADHD - Biological and psychological origins of ASD and ADHD - Myths and debates, for example, refrigerator mothers, MMR - Treatments for ASD and ADHD, for example, diet, drug therapy and behavioural therapy - Strategies for supporting ASD and ADHD learners within the classroom