Developmental Disorders of Childhood (PSYC2311)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
2L2T
Recommended prerequisite
PSYC1020 or PSYC1030
Assessment methods
Tutorial participation , Case study, and on-line quizz.
Course enquiries
Doctor Simon Byrne (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Simon Byrne
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
This course gives students an overview of some prevalent developmental disorders including autism, ADHD, sensory disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and various behaviour disorders. The course covers issues related to diagnosis and assessment and treatment of specific disorders, as well as more general theoretical issues related to causes of disorders in development and the implications of various disorders for the understanding of normal development.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
