AAA Section 01 Introduction to the Module Ver 02 2013
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This document provides an introduction to an undergraduate module on autism, Asperger's, and ADHD. It outlines the module team and learning outcomes. The module will cover symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these three developmental disorders through sections, seminars, and self-guided study accessible via a Blackboard website. Assessment will be a closed-book, two-hour exam consisting of two questions from six options across three question sets.
AAA Section 01 Introduction to the Module Ver 02 2013
- 1. UNDERGRADUATE Introduction to the module Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 1 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 2. AAA – Introduction to the module • The module team • Learning Outcomes UNDERGRADUATE • Introduction to the module • Structure of the module – Sections (Lectures for on-campus students) – Seminars • Assessment • Blackboard Website Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 2 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 3. The Module Team • Dr Simon Bignell (Module Leader) – s.bignell@derby.ac.uk – Room N208, Kedleston Road Campus UNDERGRADUATE – Telephone: +44(0)1332 593043 (ext: 3043) • Dr Steve Brown (Seminar Leader) For Campus Only – s.brown3@derby.ac.uk – 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. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 3 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 4. Learning Outcomes of the module On completion of the module you will be able to: UNDERGRADUATE 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. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 4 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 5. Introduction to the module • Autistic Disorder. • Asperger’s Syndrome. UNDERGRADUATE • 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. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 5 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 6. Introduction to the module • The aim is to get you thinking about the similarities and differences between these UNDERGRADUATE 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. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 6 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 7. Structure of the module • Reading and self-guided study. • Sections (Lectures for on-campus students). UNDERGRADUATE • Group Seminars (for on-campus students). • Interactive Seminars (for distance learners). • Forum. • Blackboard Website. • Discussion. • Email. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 7 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 8. On-Campus Module Contents Students Lectures Self Guided Seminars Website (Sections) Study UNDERGRADUATE Group Guest Seminars Speakers Group 1 N701, 10-11am Group 2 N502, 12-1pm Group 3 N513, 2-3pm Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 8 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 9. Distance Learning Module Students Contents UNDERGRADUATE Forum Self Guided Sections Website Discussions Study Guest Interactive Online Speakers Seminars Resources (Audio) Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 9 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 10. Sections (on-campus and distance learners) Section 1 – Module Introduction. Section 2 – ADHD and Hyperkinetic Disorder. Section 3 – Autistic Disorder (Classic Autism). UNDERGRADUATE 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. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 10 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 11. 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 Seminar Week 2: Seminar 1 - Introduction to ADHD UNDERGRADUATE Week 3: Seminar 2 - Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorder Week 4: Seminar 3 - Videos on ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder Week 5: Seminar 4 - Classification, Assessment and Diagnosis Week 6: Seminar 5 - Aetiology of ASD and ADHD Week 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. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 11 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 12. 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.) UNDERGRADUATE Answer one pair of questions from either set A, B, or C: A) i) ?? ii) ?? exam am Or Ca mpus Sp ing x y Campus Sprring e Ma y a iod Tuesday 7 M B) i) ?? pe perriod ((Tuesday 7 Or ii) ?? to F to ida y 17 May 2013)) Frriday 17 May 20 13 C) i) ?? ii) ?? • Distance Learners have a time-limited online equivalent exam with the same structure. • Note: Questions will differ from previous years’ exam papers. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 12 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 13. Web Site and Forum • UDO -> Blackboard for main web pages UNDERGRADUATE • Web pages are constantly being updated/improved • Suggestions for content and reading encouraged • Forum for main discussion and some interactive seminars (for distance learners) Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 13 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14
- 14. Recommended Reading The 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. UNDERGRADUATE 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. Lecturer: Simon Bignell ‘Autism, Asperger’s & ADHD’ (6PS055) 14 Section: 1 of 11 ‘ADHD, Autism & Asperger’s’ (6PS077) 14