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Examine the processes and procedures of assessment, the types of data gathered, and the manner in which the assessment integrates the neuropsychological findings into an understanding of the child's experience and functioning in the world. Increase your knowledge of neuropsychological issues and become more aware of when you should consider a neuropsychological assessment, what to expect from it and how to understand it.
Course Outline
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Course Objectives
- Understand the process and procedures of a child neuropsychological assessment.
- Recognize the core concepts of child neuropsychology.
- Know what to expect from a neuropsychological assessment in terms of form and content.
- Become familiar with the strengths and limitations of the types of tests utilized.
- Learn to apply neuropsychological findings to understanding a child’s overall functioning, including in the educational setting.
What You Learn
- Basic concepts in child neuropsychology
- Using an assessment model, including observations, interview, testing and collateral information; formulation of findings; and communication of results
- Overview of neuropsychological assessment
- Neuropsychological practice in long-term care
- Introduction to common neuropsychological tests and batteries
- Case presentations for fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and nonverbal learning disability (NLD)
- XXY syndrome
- Language and learning disorders
How You Learn
- Lectures
- Case presentation
- Class discussion
- Reading assignments