There aren't labs or open-ended projects, but there are quizzes and school-based examples in the course. You'll work through lessons, interview modules, readings, and quizzes, including examples around ADHD and concussion response in school. That can help you connect the material to realistic school situations as you learn it.

The course focuses on symptom recognition, diagnosis and evaluation, and school-based management across ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and concussions. You'll learn how these conditions can affect attention, communication, academic skills, behavior, and recovery after head injury, and how parents, teachers, and clinicians each fit into the process. Taken together, it gives you a practical framework for understanding common student needs in an educational setting.

After finishing, you should be able to explain common signs of these conditions, describe how evaluation works, and identify appropriate school supports at a basic level. For example, you could look at a student case and discuss whether the pattern points more toward ADHD, a specific learning disorder, or concussion-related concerns, and what next steps school staff should consider. It won't qualify you to diagnose, but it should help you make more informed observations and support decisions.

It's more concept-first, with guided practice rather than project-based work. Most of the course is built around lessons, interviews, readings, and quizzes that help you understand symptoms, diagnosis, and school management. It's a good match if you want clear explanations and realistic school examples more than open-ended assignments.