Developmental Disabilities: A Psychological Approach (P02206)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P02206

This course takes a psychological perspective on understanding cognitive and social development in infants, children, and young people (and in some cases adults) with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Downs syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Williams syndrome and non-specific intellectual disabilities. The course will explore: how knowledge of developmental disabilities can inform, and be informed by, theories of typical development; the key theoretical approaches used to understand developmental disabilities; the developmental trajectories of cognitive and social skills in a range of developmental disabilities and whether these are quantitatively or qualitatively different from typical development; the implications of developmental disabilities for young peoples quality of life/socio-emotional well-being, for interventions and education, and for family adjustment. Throughout the course there will be a focus on both classic and recent research findings, and through this, participants will develop an awareness of relevant research methods, of the potential applied value of research findings, and of the ethical issues surrounding research in this field

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Describe key processes of cognitive and social development in developmental disabilities
2. Critically evaluate key psychological theories relating to developmental disabilities
3. Understand the implications of developmental disabilities for young peoples quality of life/socio-emotional well-being, for interventions and education, and for family adjustment
4. Demonstrate an awareness of the methodological and ethical issues surrounding research in this field.