Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. learning disorders, ADHD, pervasive developmental disorders), frequently experience distress as may those who interact with them at home and school. Assessment of these disorders often requires careful consideration of comorbid diagnoses and differential diagnoses. Interventions require high levels of skill, flexibility and knowledge. While understanding of the aetiology and developmental trajectory of many of these disorders is growing, it is still limited. It is essential that clinical psychologists stay abreast of the theory and research in this field so they can understand the difficulties faced by their clients, develop and evaluate... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I (formerly PSYC8672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I), PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II (formerly PSYC8673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II)
