Neurodevelopmental Disorders
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY4056 | Psychology | 4 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PSGY4056
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will examine:
Autism
ADHD
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Intellectual disability
Communication disorders
Specific Learning Disorder
Preterm birth
Target Students
Primarily for students on MSc Developmental Disorders. Available for MSci Psychology students and MSci Natural Sciences students with permission of the course director or module convenor.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Lectures will be shared with students taking PSGY3007 (C83LDC) . Workshops support the assessment and are exclusive to students taking this module.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Critique of journal article up to 2500 words
- 50% Coursework 2: Essay up to 2500 words
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module will introduce developmental disorders, and illustrate aspects of their diagnosis and etiology at cognitive and biological levels. It will also provide opportunities to reflect on the practical implications for intervention.Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module a student should be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding: Understand how developmental disorders are diagnosed and treated
Knowledge and Understanding: Appreciate the tools and methods used by psychologists to study developmental disorders
Intellectual Skills: Critically evaluate cognitive theories and explanations for developmental disorders
Transferrable Skills: Oral and written communication
Transferrable Skills: Self-management