Neurodevelopmental Disorders - PSY00033M
- Department: Psychology
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
With the typical development of reading, language and cognition as a back-drop, this module explores neurodevelopmental disorders of cognitive function, focusing on learning and language disorders such as dyslexia, reading comprehension impairment, dyscalculia, and developmental language disorder, as well as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and general learning disabilities. In addition, we will consider the overlap between different types of disorder.
Module learning outcomes
- To appreciate the theoretical and methodological issues that apply to research on neurodevelopmental disorders.
- To examine core cognitive and biological explanations of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- To appreciate the complex interplay between different aspects of development, and different disorders.
- To reflect on recent theoretical developments in this field, such as the shift from single-deficit accounts to a multiple-deficit, transdiagnostic approach.
Module content
- Reading Disorders
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Mathematics Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- General Learning Disabilities
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.
These marks will be accompanied by module feedback forms which will be circulated by e-mail.
Students will meet supervisors in wk 6 of each term to discuss their marks.
Indicative reading
Hulme, C. & Snowling, M.J. (2009) 'Developmental Disorders of Language, Learning and Cogntion'. Wiley-Blackwell.