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Neurodevelopmental Disorders - PSY00040H

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  • Department: Psychology
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Emma Hayiou-Thomas
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2020-21

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching cycle
A Autumn Term 2020-21

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, and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and general learning disabilities. In addition, we will consider mental health and behavioural difficulties in childhood, as well as exploring the the overlap between different types of disorder.

Module learning outcomes

  • Describe the behavioural presentation of common neurodevelopmental disorders, such as dyslexia, developmental language disorder, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD. 
  • Give an account of core biological and cognitive mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders discussed in the module. 
  • Consider cross-cutting themes in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as co-morbidity. 
  • Show an understanding of the mental health difficulties that often accompany neurodevelopmental disorders.  

Module content

  • Reading Disorders
  • Developmental Language Disorder
  • Mathematics Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • General Learning Disabilities

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Open essay		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Open essay		 N/A 100

Module feedback

Marks will be released through e:vision.

Indicative reading

The key textbook for this module is Hulme, C. & Snowling, M.J. (2009) 'Developmental Disorders of Language, Learning and Cogntion'. Wiley-Blackwell.

In addition to the relevant chapter, there will be 1-2 additional key readings for each seminar, as well as suggested further reading for students who wish to explore the topics in more depth.


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