ADHD in Young Children: Identifying Symptoms and Providing Support
Training to help you recognize ADHD in young children and apply effective, supportive strategies in early learning settings.
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This course applies to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children
Gain the skills to recognize ADHD symptoms in young children, understand risk factors, and explore effective supports including behavioral therapy, early intervention, and medication.Learn practical strategies for creating supportive, structured environments, guiding behavior with positivity, and partnering with families to help children succeed.
This course is offered in our online format and includes audio narration in most course sections:
Course Formats
This course is offered in our online format and includes audio narration in most course sections. Click here to learn more about Care Courses' training formats.
Acceptance information
This course is accepted for child care professional development training requirements in most states and for the CDA credential and for CDA renewal training requirements.
Learning outcomes
After completing ADHD in Young Children: Identifying Symptoms and Providing Support, you will be able to …
- discuss ADHD behavioral therapy, early intervention services, and medication;
- indicate the benefits of healthy habits for children with ADHD;
- recognize environmental factors that trigger ADHD symptoms.
- describe symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors of ADHD;
- recognize the importance of screening children with ADHD for possible coexisting conditions;
- discuss temperament traits and characteristics of individuals with ADHD;
- explore effective approaches to support the needs and guide the behavior of children with ADHD; and
- discuss how cultural context and parenting practices influence the experience and management of ADHD.
Topics Covered in ADHD in Young Children: Identifying Symptoms and Providing Support:
- Recognizing ADHD symptoms and understanding how they affect learning and behavior
- Understanding ADHD types
- Identifying risk factors and coexisting conditions that may impact children’s development
- Building awareness of ADHD to better support children and families
- Recognizing different temperaments, including the active alert child
- Understanding behavioral therapy approaches in early childhood settings
- Supporting children who take ADHD medication and understanding its effects
- Using nutrition, outdoor time, and environment design to support attention and regulation
- Identifying and reducing environmental triggers that worsen ADHD symptoms
- Meeting the needs of children with ADHD through individualized support
- Applying positive guidance to build cooperation and trust
- Helping children develop self-regulation and social skills
- Using structure and smooth transitions to maintain focus and reduce frustration
- Understanding how parenting styles influence children’s behavior and learning
- Maintaining your own well-being while supporting children with ADHD
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Prerequisites
- Language: Fluent reading and writing in the language of instruction (English or Spanish).
- Technology: Internet access and a web-enabled device (computer, smartphone, or tablet).
Access & Completion Deadline
- This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase.
- To receive a certificate of completion, you must successfully finish the course before the expiration date.
Learning Methods
- Read instructor-written material
- Watch videos
- Listen to audio segments
Assessments
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- Written assignments
Requirements for CEUs and Clock Hours
To earn CEUs and Clock Hours for a course, you must:
- Agree to and acknowledge our Honor Code & Policy
- Follow all instructions for written assignments
- Demonstrate comprehension of the course content
- Achieve the passing score specified in your course.
Quizzes and Assessments
- If your score falls below the passing mark, a trainer will review your work. If needed, you may be asked to speak with a trainer.
- You will have a second chance to retake any quiz or assessment.
- If you do not pass on your second attempt, contact us at info@carecourses.com. We will review your course and follow up directly.
- All quizzes are open book; all answers are found in the course material.
Certificates
- Official Care Courses certificates of completion record your clock hours and CEUs.
- Certificates are available in the My Courses area of your account.
- Please note: All course and certificate dates and times are on Eastern Time.
Getting Started
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About Care Courses
- Care Courses offers over 50 professional development courses and one non-credit training tutorial on the CDA process.
- All professional development courses include clock hours, CEUs, and an official online certificate of completion.
- (The free CDA tutorial does not offer clock hours or a certificate.)
Tuition & Bundles
- Course tuition entitles one person to receive the clock hours and CEUs granted upon successful completion.
- Bundle pricing covers tuition for all courses included in the bundle.
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