Psychology with Developmental Disorders

This module enables a deep appreciation of key research that has shaped our current understanding of Psychology as a science, introducing the core BPS areas of cognitive, biological, social, and developmental Psychology.

You will be introduced to the process of conducting research in Psychology, including design, data analysis, and presentation of results, learning about both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

This module can be studied 100% through the medium of Welsh

An introduction to the theory and research associated with a range of Developmental Disorders, specifically ADHD, ASC, DCD, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, and Developmental Coordination Disorder.

We will look at the screening and assessment process for different Developmental Disorders, considering the collaborative work of different agencies and organisations to support this process for children and adults.

The chance to obtain sector specific work-related experience and/or transferable employability skills linked to theory and research covered in other course modules, reflecting on the ethical and practical issues associated.

We will build on the knowledge from the first year of your course relating to research methodology, statistics, qualitative analysis, and ethics.    

You will develop a critical understanding of how behaviour relates to bodily processes and how the brain influences behaviour, contextualising this with reference to individual differences and historical debates.

You will develop a critical understanding of key theory and research in social and developmental Psychology, deepening your critical appraisal of the role that conceptual and historical issues play in current thinking.

An original piece of research where you will have the opportunity to collect and analyse data, assess the ethical issues of research, explore research methods, and report your findings.

You will develop a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of a range of topics and issues in Health Psychology, placed in the context of lifespan development.

You will learn to critically reflect on the theoretical and research perspectives that underpin educational and occupational psychology.

We will evaluate theoretical models of psychological disorders and critically assess the efficacy of different therapeutic interventions.

You will develop a systematic critical appreciation of how social psychology can be applied in the real world; including the role that social identity plays in this process.

We will look at the cognitive consequences of brain damage and disease and explore the current methods of investigating the structure and function of brain systems and regions.

We will explore the role that Psychology plays in all aspects of the criminal and civil justice systems and develop a critical appraisal of this.

We will look at real world application, using methods such as problem-based learning, to consider a range of perspectives when working with individuals with Developmental Disorders, building a range of key skills for employability.

We will critically consider the theory and research associated with different approaches to management and support of a range of Developmental Disorders, looking at the ethical and policy frameworks within the field.