Neurodevelopmental Conditions - PSY00040H
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
Module aims
This module examines the behavioural, cognitive and biological manifestations of neurodevelopmental conditions, including reading impairments, developmental language disorder, dyscalculia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism. Our exploration of each condition will be grounded in the context of typical development. In addition to considering methodological approaches to studying atypical development, we will also consider new theoretical approaches in the field, including the “transdiagnostic approach”, which acknowledges that these conditions rarely occur in isolation. We will also consider current challenges, including the need to consider diversity in research into neurodivergence.
Module learning outcomes
- Describe the behavioural presentation of common neurodevelopmental conditions, such as dyslexia, developmental language disorder, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD.
- Give an account of core biological and cognitive mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental conditions discussed in the module.
- Consider cross-cutting themes in the area of neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodivergence more generally, such as co-occurence, the transdiagnostic approach and diversity.
Module content
- Reading Disorders
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Mathematics Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Overlap among conditions and transdiagnostic approach
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
Marks will be released through e:vision.
Indicative reading
There will be 1-2 additional key readings for each seminar, as well as suggested further reading for students who wish to explore the topics in more depth.