Description: Developmental Disorders and Neuropsychological Profiles

This module describes how cognitive outcome is shaped by aetiological factors and the underlying neuropathology in a range of developmental and acquired brain and medical disorders. The complexity of studying developing brain function in the presence of pathology is illustrated by clinical case studies and syndrome profiles. Neuropsychological outcome following neurosurgical treatment is considered. Developmental disorders used to illustrate brain-behaviour relationships include neurological disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, sickle cell disease, and traumatic brain injury, neurodevelopmental syndromes such as autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and dyslexia,  Research techniques for evidence based practice and environmental influences on outcomes are also covered..

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 completing this module, you should be able to:

Understand how neuropsychological outcome is shaped by aetiological factors and the underlying neuropathology in a range of developmental and acquired brain disorders.
	Understand the latest findings in neuropsychological outcome of a range of acquired and developmental disorders
	Being aware of research methods for evidenced based practice.
 

Who is this module for?

This is a core module for the MSc/PG Diploma in 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 commentary of 1,500 words.

 

Recommended Readings

Anderson, V., Northam, E., & Wrennell, J. (2017). Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach (Brain, Behaviour and Cognition). Psychology Press.

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

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