Clinical Practice for Developmental Disorders - PSY00048M
- Department: Psychology
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- To introduce students to key clinical skills, appropriate for working with children with developmental disorders in a range of contexts.
Module learning outcomes
Subject content
- Understand the principles of, and develop basic competence in, the interview and observation skills appropriate to a psychotherapeutic situation.
- To consider the importance, the benefits, and the challenges of developing a good therapeutic relationship.
- To consider and develop basic communicative skills needed to interact effectively with children with a range of developmental disorders.
- To understand the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and consider when and how it can be appropriately applied.
- Clinical skills: e.g. Interviewing and information gathering, observation, building therapeutic relationship, introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Academic and graduate skills
- To gain a clear understanding of different psychotherapeutic contexts and approaches, particularly as organised in the UK.
- Develop an appreciation of, and basic competence in, some of the key clinical skills necessary to work effectively with children, particularly those with developmental disorders.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Results will be released through e:vision.
Indicative reading
Hersen, M. & Thomas, J. C. (2007) Handbook of clinical interviewing with children.
Papatheodorou, T. (2012) Child observation for learning and research.