Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-Lifespan - Applied Developmental Neuropsychology

PSYC 4216  Applied Developmental Neuropsychology

Prerequisites:

CHFS 2006 or PSYC 2006 or permission of the instructor

Antirequisites:

CHFS 4206

Hours:

Three hours per week.

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.