Academic Calendar 2017/2018 - Applied Developmental Neuropsychology

PSYC 4216  Applied Developmental Neuropsychology

Prerequisites:

PSYC 2006 & PSYC 2007 or CHFS 2106 & CHFS 2107 and restricted to students in the 4th year of an Honours program.

Antirequisites:

CHFS 4206

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course introduces students to basic neuroscientific principles, principles of neurodevelopment, and theories of Applied Developmental Neuropsychology. An introduction to principles of neuropsychological assessment and the relationship between nervous system function, cognition, emotion and behavior is provided. Students are introduced to the design of individualized interventions, in a review of pediatric and adult disorders, including acquired and traumatic brain injury. Biopsychosocial factors and adjustment of clients are addressed in an interdisciplinary approach that covers both clinical cases and research evidence. This course is also offered as CHFS 4206.