This module introduces you to epilepsy, including the correct terminology, causes and the different types. You will learn about the stigma and myths surrounding epilepsy, as well as the laws that cover children with medical conditions.
Brief Description of Epilepsy Awareness
Easy
3 mins
Atif Kazmi
This training course “Epilepsy Awareness” aims to raise awareness about epilepsy and the management of seizures. We look at the different types of seizures, how they are diagnosed as well as some of the treatments available.
Module 4: Strategies to use with clients with Dementia
Easy
9 mins
Waleed Khalid
Communication or interaction with a person who has dementia, an increasing challenge as a person gradually loses his/her memory, inability to organize and express his/her thoughts. In case of majority people, loss of memory means that past merge with the present resulting difficulty for family members.
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common forms of dementia. Other causes include vascular disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal dementia and korsakoff syndrome.
Module 2: The Brain
Easy
8 mins
Waleed Khalid
Let’s have a look at the various parts of the brain. The first part, frontal lobes which are controller damage; can lead to the individual no longer being aware of what actions could be seen by others as unsuitable. Next, the parietal lobes damage to these by dementia will cause the individual to have difficulty with language vision or knowing what's up things are fool. Finally, the temporal lobes damage to this area of the brain causes the individual to have problems with short term memory and eventually the long term memories may also fade away as the damage increases further into the deeper regions of the brain.
Module 1: what is dementia?
Easy
7 mins
Waleed Khalid
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a number a different diseases that affect the brain, particularly memory, behaviour, thinking and emotion. It is estimated to affect over 44 million people worldwide.
Dementia Awareness
Easy
2 mins
Waleed Khalid
This course has been particularly designed to raise the awareness and skills of care staff who work with people with dementia. This course seeks out to improve the welfare and experience of people with dementia.
Module 4: Testing and Support
Easy
10 mins
Atif Kazmi
Support is regarded as making the first step to test for autism can be intimidating the process commonly starts with a visit to a paediatrician to talk about any concerns concerning a child. It is most significant to note that there is no definitive test for this purpose instead a specialist team will use interviews observations on specific checklists.
Module 3:Diagnosis Autism Spectrum disorder
Easy
15 mins
Atif Kazmi
Autism Spectrum disorder is a condition which means that it brings together a variety of linked condition. The dominance of ASD has increased more than 150% since 2000. Under a single name Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) there are several different ways that autism can affect individuals and these can range from relatively mild conditions to severe and very visible impairments.
Module 2: Understanding Autism
Easy
10 mins
Atif Kazmi
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder because of its complexities and subtleties marked by impaired social interaction, behavioural challenges, limited communication, and restricted range of activities and interests.
