Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment

Catalog description

In this course, the student will learn about developmental perspectives and models required for the practice of neuropsychology with children and adolescents. Historical, theoretical and neuroscientific models are reviewed. The student will learn about common developmental, acquired and medical disorders that affect the central nervous system. In addition, the student will learn about the process of neuropsychological evaluation assessment, including requirements for neuropsychological intake, pediatric neuropsychological evaluation, neuropsychological report writing and general guidelines for interventions directed to pediatric populations. The student will comprehend the nature of the relationship between the neurobiological, sociocultural and other environmental factors that contribute to the cognitive maturation, and its considerations in the process of the neuropsychological assessment and intervention planning. Pre-requisite(s): PHS 1511 , PHS 1515 , and PHS 1652