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Neurodevelopmental Disorders - PSY00094M

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• Department: Psychology
• Module co-ordinator: Dr. Lisa Henderson
• Credit value: 20 credits
• Credit level: M
• Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
  • See module specification for other years: 2022-23 2023-24

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Autumn Term 2021-22

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

• To appreciate the theoretical and methodological issues that apply to research on neurodevelopmental disorders.
• To examine behavioural, cognitive and biological explanations of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• To appreciate the complex interplay between different aspects of development, and different 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 Essay	N/A	40
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) Open exam	N/A	60

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task	Length	% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay	N/A	40
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) Open exam	N/A	60

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.