University Diploma
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
in Children and Adolescents
Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
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Academic Year Start: September 2025
Calendar: Academic Year from October 2025 to June 2026.
This University Diploma does not include an internship or a dissertation.
A fully online training program
Academic Year Start: September 2025
Calendrier : Année universitaire d’octobre 2025 à juin 2026.
This University Diploma does not include an internship or a dissertation.
DU TND : Identification, Diagnosis, and Referral (e-learning)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders are common conditions in the pediatric population, affecting approximately 15% of children and adolescents. These disorders encompass a heterogeneous group of conditions that share a significant functional impact on the affected child or adolescent, as well as a reduction in the family’s quality of life.
These disorders can often be identified early in development, frequently before the start of primary school, yet their diagnosis and management still tend to occur late.
Target Audience and Prerequisites
- Paramedical professionals in primary care or specialized institutions: physicians, particularly general practitioners, child psychiatrists, pediatric neurologists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians..
- Primary care professionnals : speech therapists, psychomotor therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and pediatric nurses.
- Psychologists
- Third-cycle residents and junior doctors : from the advanced training phase onward.
Program
- MODULE 1 — Child Development Concepts and Approaches to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- MODULE 2 — Screening Tools for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- MODULE 3 — Intellectual Disability (ID)
- MODULE 4 — Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- MODULE 5 — Communication Disorders
- MODULE 6 — Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- MODULE 7 — Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- MODULE 8 — Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)
- MODULE 9 — Main Comorbidities of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- MODULE 10 — Coordination of the Care Pathway and Early Intervention Stakeholders
- MODULE 11 — School Accommodations and Disability Recognition
Target Competencies:
At the end of the training, healthcare professionals will be able to:
- Rdentify neurodevelopmental disorders in a child or adolescent during a consultation or based on parental concerns.
- Explain the results of assessments to the child or adolescent and their parents.
- Support a child and their family through the process of screening and diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Collaborate in the diagnostic process of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Provide advice and recommendations to the child or adolescent and their parents.
- Understand the care pathway for children or adolescents with a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Learning Objectives
This University Diploma contributes to a public health mission addressing the increasing prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders. Its aims are to:
- Increase the number of healthcare professionals capable of participating in the identification, diagnosis, and support of children and adolescents who may have neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Shorten the time to access care.
- Update professionals’ knowledge by drawing on the expertise of the Centre of Excellence on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Course Fees
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Initial training :
€400 -
Continuing education funded personally:
€1000 -
Third-party funded continuing education:
€ 2000
+ university fees
Calendar
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Academic Year Start:
September 2025 - This program takes place over one academic year ,from October 2025 to June 2026 entirely online (both synchronous and asynchronous).
Teaching Methods
Flipped Learning:
- Theoretical learning is completed independently, and problem-solving exercises are offered during guided sessions with instructors.
Why choose distance learning?
- Combining flexibility and autonomy, this format allows learners to progress at their own pace while requiring diligence, organization, and consistency.
- To promote interaction and collaborative work, small-group sessions are organized around real clinical cases.
- Careful support ensures that no one feels isolated: a teaching team provides technical, pedagogical, and disciplinary guidance throughout the training.
Accessibility & Disability”
- Our training programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Preventive Medicine Service (SCMPPS) and the Handiversity Service work closely together to support you in successfully completing your training journey.
By the Numbers
2 dropouts for personal reasons.
In response to the question ‘Did this training meet your expectations?’ based on 77 respondents to our survey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The candidate must work in a healthcare or social care field, whether public, private, or independent, with children and adolescents who may have neurodevelopmental disorders.
In their professional role, the candidate performs tasks related to identification, diagnosis, referral, and care pathway coordination.
Asynchronous online learning allows learners to access educational content (theoretical video modules, bibliographic resources, practice exercises, multiple-choice quizzes) at their own pace and without time constraints. Learning is carried out independently and entirely remotely.
Le distanciel synchrone signifie que les cours ont lieu en temps réel, à distance. Les apprenants suivent les sessions en direct sur la plateforme en ligne et peuvent interagir instantanément avec les formateurs et les autres apprenants.
This University Diploma include 7 guided teaching sessions (ED) based on clinical cases, delivered via 1.5-hour videoconferences once a month, totaling an estimated 10.5 hours over the academic year.
The candidate may continue their studies with the University Diploma in Neurodevelopmental Disorders : Support Practices, offered in a hybrid format (combining in-person and online learning).
Applications
To apply, you can register directly by clicking on the link below:
Information and Contact:
University Secretariat
UM Montpellier
Faculté de Médecine Montpellier-Nîmes
04.67.02.86.18
