Section 1 - Introduction to the Module

‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055)

‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077)

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Lecturer: Simon Bignell

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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

• Simon Bignell

– [email protected]

Room N208

Kedleston Road Campus

Telephone: +44(0)1332 593043 (ext: 3043)

• Plus the teaching support staff at the University

• The best way to contact me 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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• Autistic Disorder• Asperger’s Syndrome• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder• 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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• 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 A

Group B

or

On-Campus Students



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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**Guest speakers are to be confirmed.



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Assessment• Assessment is 100 per cent by exam. The 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.



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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 course 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.

Section 1 - Introduction to the Module

Education

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