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Kids can get dementia too. It affects all aspects of their lives and impacts the child’sability to learn, play and interact with family and friends, resulting in high care needsthat are borne by parents and siblings.
The Understanding Childhood Dementia MOOC offers insight into the conditions thatcause dementia in children. The course begins by exploring symptoms, underlyingdisorders and diagnosis, then broadens to consider the child’s experience, their familyand care team and the world they move through.
Understanding Childhood Dementia is designed to be accessible and intended forpeople from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
Throughout the course, you’ll hear from people with lived experience who aredirectly connected to childhood dementia. We are deeply appreciative of theirwillingness to share their stories and insights, and grateful for the chance to learnfrom those who understand childhood dementia in the most profound ways. Theirvoices are woven throughout the learning experience, offering perspectives that arepersonal, practical, and deeply moving.
Whether you’re a health professional, a family member, a child educator or someoneseeking to learn, this course provides information and raises awareness to improvesupport for children and families affected by childhood dementia.Every child, every family, every experience is unique and every story deserves ourunderstanding. If you don’t where to begin, start here: at the UnderstandingChildhood Dementia MOOC.
There are no exams. There is no cost. Just valuable knowledge that can make a real
impact.
The Understanding Childhood Dementia MOOC offers insight into the conditions thatcause dementia in children. The course begins by exploring symptoms, underlyingdisorders and diagnosis, then broadens to consider the child’s experience, their familyand care team and the world they move through.
Understanding Childhood Dementia is designed to be accessible and intended forpeople from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
- Families, friends and caregivers
- Child educators and schools
- Community and at-home support workers
- Health professionals
- Health policy makers
- Anyone with an interest in learning about childhood dementia
Throughout the course, you’ll hear from people with lived experience who aredirectly connected to childhood dementia. We are deeply appreciative of theirwillingness to share their stories and insights, and grateful for the chance to learnfrom those who understand childhood dementia in the most profound ways. Theirvoices are woven throughout the learning experience, offering perspectives that arepersonal, practical, and deeply moving.
Whether you’re a health professional, a family member, a child educator or someoneseeking to learn, this course provides information and raises awareness to improvesupport for children and families affected by childhood dementia.Every child, every family, every experience is unique and every story deserves ourunderstanding. If you don’t where to begin, start here: at the UnderstandingChildhood Dementia MOOC.
There are no exams. There is no cost. Just valuable knowledge that can make a real
impact.
