Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The theoretical, neurobiological and clinical aspects of the different (neuro)developmental and children neuropsychological disorders will be examined. The class will examine the disorders and developmental difficulties of the different cognitive functions (memory, attention, executive functions, visuo-motor functions, social cognition) and associated syndromes. The main syndromes that will be presented are: 1) genetic syndromes (Fragile-X syndrome, 22q11.2 microdeletion syndrome, Down syndrome, ...), 2) developmental disorders (autism, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ...), 3) acquired disorders (traumatic brain injury, encephalitis, ...), 4) epileptic syndromes.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The student will get familiarized with the main cognitive disorders and syndromes encountered in neuropsychological and neuropeditric settings. They will be able to formulate hypotheses about diagnosis and treatement based on the complaints and the observed cognitive profile.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
However, having good knowledge of content of the course PSYC5872-1-Neuropsychology is advised
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Ex cathedra lectures, case descriptions, clinical discussions
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-Face
Course materials and recommended or required readings
The slides will be posted on my.uliege.be
Recommended reading :
Majerus, S., Jambaqué, I., Mottron, L., Van der Linden, M. , & Poncelet, M. (2020). Traité de Neuropsychologie de l'enfant - 2ème édition. Louvain-la-Neuve: De Boeck Supérieur.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Additional information:
written examination; Part 1: Multiple Choice Questionnaire and assessment of response confidence; Part 2: open-ended question(s)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Addition of open-ended questions for the exam
Contacts
smajerus@uliege.be