Module: PSY6100-20 Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Dr Alison Lee

Module Tutor Contact Details: a.c.lee@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

It is increasingly apparent that the origins of many adult psychiatric problems are precipitated to an extent by missing neurodevelopmental milestones. This module will look at neurotypical brain development and atypical neurodevelopment from prenatal stages to adolescence. In this module, we will look at neuropsychiatric problems like Tourette’s disorder and ADHD; as well as developmental disorders and acquired brain injury problems that specifically affect children and young adolescents.

2. Outline syllabus:

Broad themes will be:

• Typical brain development

• Clinical assessment of child/adolescent neurodevelopmental problems

• Neuropsychological domains of function

• Neuropsychiatric disorders 1) Tourette’s disorder

• Neuropsychiatric disorders 2) Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder

• Adolescence

• Autistic spectrum disorders

• Language disorders

• Memory disorders

• Traumatic brain injury

• Social disorders

• Neuropsychological interventions

3. Teaching and learning activities:

• One-hour lecture and two-hour seminar. Seminars will build on lecture topics, exploring means of assessing and rehabilitating neurodevelopmental problems in this area.

• Teaching: 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar weekly.

• Learning: Through lectures and seminar activities, summative and formative assessment.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: EXAM

• Description: Seen Exam (2500 Words)

• % Weighting: 50

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Formulation of a case study (2500 words)

• % Weighting: 50