Developmental Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

Year
4
Academic year
2020-2021
Code
02018238
Subject Area
Psychology
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Biological Foundations of Behavior; Developmental Psychology I and II; Psychopathology I and II; Neuropsychology; Psychological Assessment I and II; Special Educational Need

Teaching Methods

Lectures supported by audiovisual aids, case studies, training with assessment and intervention material; analysis and interpretation of assessment protocols, development of intervention programs; DVD analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The aim is to acquire knowledge regarding developmental problems of childhood and adolescence and about assessment and intervention metodhs and instruments adjusted to individual and contextual specificities.

 

- Understand the diversity of different types of developmental problems in childhood and adolescence.

- Characterize specific developmental disorders in terms of symptoms, causes and prevalence.

- Know characteristics specific of developmental disorders from a life-span perspective.

- Participate in the screening and identification processes.

- Have access to assessment instruments oriented towards intervention purposes.

- Select and implement intervention and rehabilitation methods, including home and school based methods.

- Identify intervention methods adjusted to individual and contextual specificities.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Module I - Intellectual Disabilities: Definition, identification, and classification. Etiological factors. Characterization of specific syndromes (Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Fetal-Alcohol Syndrome...). Family centered early intervention. Design of individualized educational programs. Teaching principles and methods. Transition from school to post-school life.

Module II - Autistic Spectrum Disorders: The autistic spectrum concept. Characteristics and classification. Identification. Etiological factors. Psychoeducational assessment. Intervention models. Specific educational strategies.

Module III - Attention Deficit and Hiperactivity Disorder: Definitions and characterization. Explicative models. Psychological assessment. Family and school intervention.

Module IV - Cerebral Palsies: Definition, classifications, and etiologies. Characterization. Psychological assessment. Intervention and rehabilitation strategies.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 15.0%
Research work: 25.0%
Mini Tests: 60.0%

Bibliography

Benson, J. B. & Haith, M. M. (Eds.) (2009). Diseases and disorders in infancy and early childhood. Amsterdam: Academic Press.

Carr, A., Reilly, G. O’, Walsh, P. N., & McEvoy, J. (Eds.) (2007). The handbook of intellectual disability and clinical psychology practice. London: Routledge.

Richards, S. P., Brady, M. P., Taylor, R. L. (2015). Cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Historical perspectives, current practices and future directions. New York: Routledge.

Rief, S. F. (2016). How to reach and teach children with ADD/ADHD. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Volkmar, F. R., & Wiesner, L. A. (2009). A practical guide to autism. What every parent, family member, and teacher needs to know. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.

Wehmeyer, M. L., Brown, I., Percy, M., Shogren, K. A., Fung, W. L. A. (Eds.) (2017). A comprehensive guide to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Baltimore: Brooks.

Wolraich, M. L., & DuPaul, G. J. (2010). ADHD diagnosis & management. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.