Working Practically with Neurodiverse Young People (12-17 years) WFA09

Level 2

This e-learning series explores the thematic area of Working Practically with Neurodiverse Young People. The courses are structured across three progressive levels:

• Level 1: Focuses on children aged 3–11 years
• Level 2: Focuses on children aged 12–17 years
• Level 3: Focuses on youth and adults aged 18 years and above

This Level 2 online course is suitable for parents, guardians; early years practitioners; teachers; classroom support staff; foster care support staff; therapists; counsellors; social workers, other caregivers and professionals who support or work with children. It is also suitable to any other adult, who is interested in learning more about young people.

Course Description

Adolescence is an exceptional time during a young person’s life when they are learning their identity and who they are, their interests, where they fit in the world, and what they want to do with their life. This period of growth and change can be challenging for neurodivergent teenagers. While neurodivergence allows young people to offer different perspectives and insights, it comes with a number of potential problems. This ecourse introduces you to neurodiversity in teenagers, discusses mental health conditions that are associated with neurodivergence at this age, and provides practical strategies on how to support neurodivergent teenagers.

Course Objectivs

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand neurodiversity and how it affects neurodiverse teenagers aged 12 – 17 years old.
• Understand the association between neurodiversity and various mental health conditions during adolescence.
• Use a range of practical strategies in supporting neurodiverse teenagers.

Expected Learning Outcomes

You will:

• Understand what is neurodiversity and how neurodiversity affects young people aged between 12 – 17 years.
• Understand the association between neurodiversity and mental health conditions
• Learn how to support young people with neurodiversity creatively, between the ages of 12 – 17 years

Upon successful completion, you will have gained an in-depth knowledge of working practically with neurodiverse children, aged 12 to 17 years. A certificate of completion will be available to you, upon successfully passing this ecourse assessment, and with a score of at least 70%.