Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

About Course

An educational programme designed to improve understanding of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), its symptoms, diagnosis, management and impact on individuals.

Course Content

A Message from Sue
Why this training exists — and why it matters

My name is Sue Sherratt
The moment everything changed
Why I built FND Connect
The core concept

What is FND?
Understanding the condition at its core

Symptoms & Presentations
Recognising the full spectrum of FND

Diagnosis
Making a confident positive diagnosis

The Power of Words
How what you say shapes recovery — from Sue's experience

Treatment & Management
Evidence-based multidisciplinary care

10 Myths of FND
Busting the misconceptions — from the evidence

Resources & Next Steps
What to do now — for you and your patients

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About Course

Course Content

A Message from Sue Why this training exists — and why it matters

My name is Sue Sherratt

The moment everything changed

Why I built FND Connect

The core concept

What is FND? Understanding the condition at its core

The core concept

How common is FND?

What FND is NOT

The neuroscience — why symptoms are real

FND questions

Symptoms & Presentations Recognising the full spectrum of FND

Motor symptoms

Functional (Dissociative) Seizures

Sensory & cognitive symptoms

Associated symptoms — the full picture

Symptoms & Presentations Questions

Diagnosis Making a confident positive diagnosis

FND is a POSITIVE diagnosis

Clinical signs to look for

Investigating appropriately

Communicating the diagnosis

Diagnosis Questions

The Power of Words How what you say shapes recovery — from Sue's experience

The damage dismissal causes

Language that heals vs language that harms

What patients need from you

A letter to healthcare professionals

The Power of Words Questions

Treatment & Management Evidence-based multidisciplinary care

The multidisciplinary approach

Physiotherapy — the frontline treatment

Psychological therapies

Medication, self-management & prognosis

Treatment & Management Questions

10 Myths of FND Busting the misconceptions — from the evidence

Myths 1–5

Myths 6–10

Myths Questions

Resources & Next Steps What to do now — for you and your patients

Key resources for clinicians

For your patients

Your key clinical takeaways

Student Ratings & Reviews

Acknowledgment

A Message from Sue
Why this training exists — and why it matters

What is FND?
Understanding the condition at its core

Symptoms & Presentations
Recognising the full spectrum of FND

Diagnosis
Making a confident positive diagnosis

The Power of Words
How what you say shapes recovery — from Sue's experience

Treatment & Management
Evidence-based multidisciplinary care

10 Myths of FND
Busting the misconceptions — from the evidence

Resources & Next Steps
What to do now — for you and your patients