Postgraduate Course: Atypical Development (PSYL11105)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course will provide an overview of the theoretical perspectives and varying methodologies used to investigate atypical development and developmental disorders. There will be an emphasis on the dynamic interplay between genetic, neurobiological, psychological, social, cognitive, emotional, and cultural influences that can result in various developmental patterns and outcomes at multiple levels of analysis, some of which can be considered atypical. |
| Course description |
In this course, we will explore the theoretical perspectives on atypical development and early developmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, externalising disorders (e.g. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Conduct Disorder) and emotional problems in childhood and adolescence (Anxiety and Depression). The importance of early experiences and the complexities of risk and protective factors will be addressed. There will be a specific focus on the issues relating to assessment of atypical development and other research methods will be critically discussed. Expert guest lecturers will further provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge in the conceptualisation, analysis and current theoretical basis for clinical practice and apply different conceptual frameworks to individual clinical presentations.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- To understand current theories and research in the area of atypical development
- To understand the major disorders that affect infants, children and adolescents and critically discuss their classification and assessment
- To gain an understanding of current approaches to understanding the aetiology and maintenance of these disorders
- To gain knowledge of how current clinical practice is informed by theory and empirical evidence
- Understand and communicate research ideas and findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences
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Reading List
| To be confirmed |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Research and enquiry skills e.g. independent research, problem solving, critical thinking, digital literacy, numeracy
Personal and intellectual autonomy e.g. thinking independently and creatively; establishing goals
Personal effectiveness e.g. team working; effectively using resources to achieve goals; managing complexity and self-direction
Communication skills e.g. engaging effectively in discussions; written communication skills, including scientific writing; interpersonal skills, including child-centred communication
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| Keywords | Atypical Development,Developmental Psychopathology |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Olivia Coltman
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Course secretary | Ms Pilar Rodriguez Couceiro
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
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