Developmental Neuropsychology 2401-CS-12-DN-s2

The main purpose of this lecture is to present knowledge on brain function and behaviour in infants, children and adolescents. The course participants will learn about the history of neuropsychology with the focus on child neuropsychology and the clinical and experimental methods of investigation in child neuropsychology and developmental neuroscience. Student will gain knowledge about the development of the central nervous system (CNS) and the neurodevelopmental course of childhood disorders. Sensitive periods in child development and their connection to developmental neuroplasticity will be discussed. The crucial role of the primary caregiver in establishing the optimal conditions for brain development will be stressed. Cognitive, emotional and behavioural dysfunctions in children with neurodevelopmental disorders will be described in the context of brain structure and organization. Basic methods of diagnostics and intervention in child neuropsychology will be addresses together with psychosocial correlates of neuropsychological dysfunctions.

Całkowity nakład pracy studenta

Contact hours with teacher - 30: - participation in lectures - 30 hrs Self-study hours - 70: - preparation for lectures – 20 hrs - writing essays/ papers/ projects- 15 hrs - reading literature- 20 hrs - preparation for tests- 15hrs Altogether: 100 hrs.

Efekty uczenia się - wiedza

After the course student: knows fundamental processes of structural and functional brain development (K_W03, K_W14) - understands the role of stimulation provided by the social and physical environment in course of brain development - is able to explain atypical and abnormal development in terms of developmental trajectories of neural system - understands the deficits that can arise from abnormal brain development or be caused by damage at an early age - is familiar with classification of neurodevelopmental disorders - possesses knowledge about the main areas of neuropsychological diagnosis and therapy of the child and their challenges. Expected learning outcomes: KW_10, KW_11.

Efekty uczenia się - umiejętności

Student: - is able to study and critically evaluate research papers in English from the area of developmental neuropsychology - is able to communicate acquired knowledge of functional brain development in English. Expected learning outcomes: KU_04, KU_05, KU_10.

Efekty uczenia się - kompetencje społeczne

Student: - participates in discussion and is open to share his/her knowledge with other students - is aware psychological, medical and social issues related to dysfunctions of central nervous system in children and adolescents - presents an attitude of tolerance towards patients with neuropsychological disorLearnders and their families. Expected learning outcomes: K_K02, K_K03.

Metody dydaktyczne

Expository teaching methods: - informative lecture - participatory lecture - discussion Exploratory teaching methods: - case study - brainstorming - quizes

Rodzaj przedmiotu

przedmiot obligatoryjny

Wymagania wstępne

Prerequisites: none.

Koordynatorzy przedmiotu

Anna Karczmarczyk

Kryteria oceniania

Assessment methods: written exam (single-choice test).

Praktyki zawodowe

Work placement: not applicable.

Literatura

Literature:
- Blakemore S-J. (2019). Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain. London: Penguin Random House UK.
- Johnson, M.H., de Haan, M. (2015). Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience: An Introduction (4 th Edition). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
- Semrud-Clikeman, M. , Teeter Ellison, P.A. (2009). Child Neuropsychology. Assessment and Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Second Edition). USA: Springer.
- Stiles, J. (2008). The fundamentals of brain development. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
- Ward, J. (2016). Developmental social neuroscience. In: J. Ward, The Student’s Guide Social Neuroscience (2nd Edition). London: Psychology Press.
- Ward, J. (2019). The developing brain. In: J. Ward, The Student’s Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience (4th Edition). Routledge.

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