short child psychology courses

These are short, four module courses for parents, teachers, classroom assistants and others who would like to improve their knowledge of specialist areas. The courses are written in an accessible, engaging style that makes study easy and enjoyable, while still providing a comprehensive introduction to the area concerned. Each course is packed with practical suggestions and ideas.

(normal price: £165)

The course includes an attractive A4 folder containing all of the course materials required, plus a course textbook and full tutorial support for the duration of the course. Each course involves approximately 28 hours of study time. Students can work through this at their own pace - either completing the course in just a few weeks, or working through it more slowly.

Our tutorial support is second-to-none! You'll be assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol who will work with you all the way through. You can contact your tutor directly at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going. Tutorial support is by e-mail and/or telephone.

You can spread the cost of your course over 4 monthly payments by choosing our instalment option. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option

Instalment price £185: Deposit - £55; four monthly instalments - £32.50 each. If booking on-line: £160.25; deposit - £55; four monthly instalments - £26.31. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged your deposit at enrolment.

The course guides you through the different types of dyslexia and explains how this condition can be identified, as well as considering the challenges it presents. The course includes many practical suggestions for teaching and supporting children with dyslexia, both in the classroom and at home. The course book, Overcoming Dyslexia: A Straightforward Guide for Families and Teachers by Beve Hornsby is packed with useful practical tips. Learning Curve Certificate in Understanding Dyslexia.

Learning Curve Certificate in Understanding Dyslexia

This course is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants and others who find themselves working extensively with families. It provides a clear, concise guide to the theory of family dynamics, as well as including a great deal of practical advise on how to work effectively with families. It also includes guidelines on how families can be encouraged to develop new, more nurturing ways of relating to each other. Course book, Working with Children, Adolescents and Their Families by Martin Herbert and Karen Harper-Dorton, is full of useful, practical suggestions.

Learning Curve Certificate in Working with Families.

This course aims to provide a useful, practical resource for parents, teachers and others working with ADHD children. It explores the latest research on causes and treatments of ADHD, as well as drawing extensively on the experience of parents who have firsthand experience of ADHD. The course takes a 'whole child' approach. The course book, The ADHD Handbook: a guide for parents and professionals is a useful and comprehensive source of supporting material.

Learning Curve Certificate in Understanding ADHD

This course has been written for parents, carers, teachers and school support staff who have no previous experience of Autism. It explores the latest thinking on both causes and treatments of autism. It also includes many practical suggestions on how to structure activities and overcome communication barriers, as well as many ideas for play and other activities. Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers by Julia Moor.

Learning Curve Certificate in Understanding Children with Autism.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Emotional and Behavioural difficulties (EBD). It includes an exploration of the most common causes of these problems and reasons why they often go undetected. It also includes clear practical guidelines on how to help children with EBD to develop their emotional and communication skills. The course includes strategies that can be used in a wide range of contexts, and adapted to meet the unique needs of each individual. The course book is Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Communication Problems: There Is Always a Reason, Melanie Cross.

Learning Curve Certificate in Understanding Children with EBD.

This comprehensive introduction to play therapy is ideal for teachers, classroom assistants, parents and others working with children. It shows students how to communicate with children effectively through play, and also shows how play can be a means of teaching children essential personal and social skills. The course also includes a clear outline of the theory of play and play therapy, as well as many practical suggestions on how play therapy can be used in different settings. The course book is Child-centred Play Therapy by Janet West.

Learning Curve Certificate in Play Therapy

Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Learning Association, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.