Description: Infant and Neurodevelopmental Assessment 

This module focuses on the specialised assessment of young children (0-4 years) at risk of developmental delay who may require early neurodevelopmental assessment. Clinical neurodevelopmental assessment batteries that measure sequential neurodevelopmental steps in early cognitive, language and motor development are described. In addition research-based assessments such as electrophysiological methods and eye tracking that can be used to assess attention, timing and organisation of early cognitive and social skills are described. 

The content of this module is delivered in accordance with the British Psychological Society 2019 Clinical Neuropsychology Standards for Accreditation (Paediatric Programmes).

 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

After taking this module, you should: 

Have knowledge of the specialised assessment and support strategies for infants and children at risk of developmental delay who require early neurodevelopmental assessment.
	Understand the principles and practice of clinical neurodevelopmental assessment batteries that measure sequential neurodevelopmental steps in early cognitive, language and motor development.
	Understand how experimental applications such as EEG and eye tracking are used to assess attention, timing and organisation of very early cognitive and social skills in infants.
 

Who is this module for? 

This is a core module for the MSc Clinical/Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology. 

 

Teaching and Learning Methods 

Teaching is delivered through live face-to-face, online and pre-recorded lecturers, alongside learning through readings and tutorials, discussion, and seminar sessions.

 

Assessment

You will be assessed by a 3000 word essay.

 

Recommended Readings

Johnson, M. H., & de Haan, M. (2015). Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience: An Introduction. 4th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.

Please refer to lecturers’ reading lists for specific and up-to-date scientific articles.