Neurocognitive Development and Disorders
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Module Aims
Aim 1
This module aims to complement the Developmental Psychology aspects of PS2020, and to develop students’ knowledge of the subject by providing deeper and more detailed coverage of approximately four key topic areas where normative neurocognitive development can be contrasted with developmental disorders.
Module Content
Current theories of cognitive development
•Perception and Learning, Memory development, EF skills development
•Cognitive deficits, Williams Syndrome, Down Syndrome
Language Development & Language Disorders
•Child language development
•Atypical language development: SLI, ASD, Dyslexia, Speech & Language Delay, Speech & Language Therapy
Neurodevelopment
•The developing brain
•Brain dysfunctions, Cerebral palsy, Aphasia, Apraxia
Physical dysfunctions
•Body disorders, Eating disorders, Health issues
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
The module consists of lectures and coursework support sessions. The lectures highlight the main theoretical and empirical issues and findings and direct the students’ reading. Coursework support sessions provide an opportunity to develop research ideas in discussion with other students and with the support of the module tutors.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through an examination and a coursework.
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