1. UNDERGRADUATE
Introduction to
the module
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2. AAA – Introduction to the module
• The module team
• Learning Outcomes
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• Introduction to the module
• Structure of the module
– Sections (Lectures for on-campus students)
– Seminars
• Assessment
• Blackboard Website
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3. The Module Team
• Dr Simon Bignell (Module Leader)
– s.bignell@derby.ac.uk
– Room N208, Kedleston Road Campus
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– 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.
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4. Learning Outcomes of the module
On completion of the module you will be able to:
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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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5. Introduction to the module
• Autistic Disorder.
• Asperger’s Syndrome.
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• 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.
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6. Introduction to the module
• The aim is to get you thinking about the
similarities and differences between these
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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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7. Structure of the module
• Reading and self-guided study.
• Sections (Lectures for on-campus students).
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• Group Seminars (for on-campus students).
• Interactive Seminars (for distance learners).
• Forum.
• Blackboard Website.
• Discussion.
• Email.
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8. On-Campus Module
Contents
Students
Lectures Self Guided
Seminars Website
(Sections) Study
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Group Guest
Seminars Speakers
Group 1 N701, 10-11am
Group 2 N502, 12-1pm
Group 3 N513, 2-3pm
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9. Distance Learning
Module
Students Contents
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Forum Self Guided
Sections Website
Discussions Study
Guest
Interactive Online
Speakers
Seminars Resources
(Audio)
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10. Sections (on-campus and distance learners)
Section 1 – Module Introduction.
Section 2 – ADHD and Hyperkinetic Disorder.
Section 3 – Autistic Disorder (Classic Autism).
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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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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
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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.
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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.)
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• 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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13. Web Site and Forum
• UDO -> Blackboard for main web pages
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• 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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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.
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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.
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