| CODE | PSY5657 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Adult Neuropsychological Disorders - Assessment and Intervention | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit provides an in depth examination of those neuropsychological disorders that are most commonly the focus of clinical attention. They include disorders of: Perception and cognition, Attention, Memory and Learning, Emotion and Social Behaviour, Executive Functioning, and Sensorimotor Functioning. The unit will also examine the neuropsychology of Degenerative disorders and Acquired brain injury. This modules also covers the general approaches used in managing the disorders. It also addresses the treatments and rehabilitation of the disorders. Study-Unit Aims: The main aim of the unit is to generate understanding of the various signs and symptoms of neurpsychological problems in the context of different clinical syndromes with an aim towards the development of accurate evaluation and diagnosis skills. This study unit is also aimed at enabling participants to develop a framework for assessing neuropsychological functions in adults. Participants will be expected to become familiar with the use of a variety of neuropsychological tests fand their use and interpretation for particular disorders. This will entail being able to determine which tests are applicable to which investigation is required, to create a rapport with adults, to administer the tests to adults, and to interpret and report the relevant findings. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate a critical understanding of the neuropathology of different disorders; - Demonstrate a critical understanding of the aetiological factors that affect the different neuropsychological disorders; - Demonstrate a critical understanding of the sociocultural factors that affect the impact of different disorders; - Demonstrate a critical understanding of the genetic factors that affect different disorders; - Differentiate between the various neuropsychological disorders; - Demonstrate an understanding of the different neuropsychological profiles of each disorder; - Demonstrate an understanding of the course and prognosis of each disorder; - Demonstrate an understanding of the different approaches in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of the disorders; - Demonstrate an understanding of the standard classifications of the disorders; - Demonstrate an appreciation of the psychological, personal and social consequences of the disorders; - Demonstrate an understanding of the impairments and disability that may result from a neurological disorder and how they can be addressed. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Select the appropriate evidence-based assessment tools and approach depending on the neuropsychological profile; - Demonstrate competence in the selection, use, administration and interpretation of the different tests appropriate to different developmental disorders; - Develop an appropriate formulation of the neuropsychological challenges experienced by an adult client; - Develop an evdience-based management plan on the basis of the neuropsychological profile and assessment; - Implement an evidence-based rehabilitation programme on the basis of the plan developed through the problem formulation; - Map progress over time using the appropriate neuropsychological assessment tools relevant for the different disorders. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Johnstone, B. & Stonnington H.H (2009) Rehabilitation of Neuropsychological Disorders: A Practical Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals . 2nd Edition. Psychology Press. - Goldstein, L.H & McNeil, J.E (2012) Clinical Neuropsychology: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Management for Clinicians. Wiley-Blackwell. Supplementary Readings: - Cummings, J.L. & Pillai, J.A. (2016) Neurodegenerative Diseases: Unifying Principles. Oxford University Press. - Stuss D.T, Winocur,G. & Robertson, I. (2016) Cognitive Neurorehabilitation: Evidence and Application. Cambridge University Press. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Seminar | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Faye Tabone Mariella Spagnol Fiona Zoe Ambery Stephanie Bartolo Julian Caruana Emma Micallef Kristian Sant Kristina Vella (Co-ord.) |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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