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Child Neuropsychological Disorders (PSYC90042)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject covers topics such as the process of central nervous system development, and the impact of cerebral insult on the process of development. Theoretical issues, including recovery of function and cerebral plasticity, are addressed with reference to Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders common to children (such as head injury, epilepsy, cerebral infection, attention deficits, learning disabilities, and the autistic spectrum of disorders). Clinical practice in child neuropsychology is also addressed with reference to topics such as neuropsychological assessment procedures, family interventions, and behavioural management.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this placement subject, students should be able to:

Knowledge

  • Describe characteristic features of CNS disorders common to children and adolescents (such as head injury, epilepsy, cerebral infection, attention deficits, learning disabilities and the autistic spectrum of disorders);
  • Recognise the factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of CNS disorders that commonly present in childhood and adolescence
  • Identify relevant evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention for CNS disorders commonly seen in childhood and adolescence in a culturally appropriate manner.

Skills

 

On completion of this subject students should have: 

  • Developed skills in assessment and diagnosis of CNS disorders that typically manifest across different developmental stages during childhood.

Application of Knowledge and Skills


On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Develop clinical case formulations and intervention plans for children and adolescents experiencing CNS disorders that take into account systemic and developmental variables.

Generic skills

Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Analytical, information integration and synthesizing skills.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
PSYC90003 Literature Review
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
PSYC90006 Basic Interventions
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
PSYC90007 Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
PSYC90029 Graduate Research Methods
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PSYC90030 Principles of Psychological Assessment
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
PSYC90031 Adult Psychopathology
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
PSYC90032 Adult Neuropsychological Disorders
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PSYC90082 Clinical Skills in Neuropsychology
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
PSYC90083 Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
PSYC90084 Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Completion of APAC approved psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Essay

  • 1500 words
Hurdle requirement: For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		Middle of the Teaching Period50%

Essay

  • 1500 words
Hurdle requirement: For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		During the assessment period50%
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of at least 80% attendance at all coursework and seminar activities associated with this subject. Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    Principal coordinatorSarah Knight
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period15 January 2024 to 9 February 2024
    Last self-enrol date19 January 2024
    Census date 2 February 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 February 2024
    Assessment period ends16 February 2024

    Summer Term contact information

    Principal Coordinator

    Dr Sarah Knight
    sarah.knight@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

85 hours

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024