Summary 

The understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders, their aetiology, prevalence assessment and treatment is a key skill for a child mental health...

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Child Mental Health (CHLD0043)

Summary 

The understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders, their aetiology, prevalence assessment and treatment is a key skill for a child mental health professional. This module looks at the key disorders and their assessment, treatment and ongoing management. The module considers the genetics of the disorders and its implications. It also includes sessions on the 3di assessment tool and the ADOS assessment tool for autism. The module also looks at transition issues and likely outcomes in adult life.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes 

By taking this module, you will be able to:

Explore the key conditions that make up the spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders
	Explore what is known in terms of their aetiology
	Consider pathways into care and barriers that exist
	Consider assessment procedures and available tools
	Consider the treatment and interventions that are available
	Consider the implications for adult life
Who is this module for? 

This is a core module for the MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Teaching and Learning Methods 

Sessions will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, research paper discussions and small group work.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a single 2,000 word essay.

Research Methods|Global|Prosperity|Problem Solving|Social Innovation|Human-Centred Design

Module content

The advancement of a new type of prosperity requires engagement in a range of problem-solving activities. Alongside conventional approaches to...

Collective Problem Solving for Inclusive Prosperity (BGLP0004)

Module content

The advancement of a new type of prosperity requires engagement in a range of problem-solving activities. Alongside conventional approaches to social and ecological challenges by actors from the governmental and voluntary sectors (for instance), novel kinds of problem-solving methods that bring different sectors together and generate innovative solutions are now badly needed. Problem-Solving for Global Prosperity takes stock of a number of emerging methods that are responding to this urgent need, ranging from social innovation labs to Human-Centred Design, idea competition formats and participatory action research. The module treats students as (future) transition leaders and managers who need to be able to pair diverse new problems with suitable problem-solving methodologies and programmes. The focus is on collective problem-solving approaches that can cut across sectors that normally operate in isolation, mobilising collective creativity, contrasting standpoints and significant resources.

Illustrative Module Outline

Introduction: collective problem-solving methods and prosperity
	Transdisciplinary methods
	Decolonising methods
	Participatory Action Research
	Human Centred Design and Design Thinking
	Social innovation labs and communities
	Strategy tools and boundary objects
	Crowdsourcing and idea competitions
	Forum Theatre methods
	Poster presentations