PSY-30104 - Module Specification School of Psychology Faculty of Natural Sciences
For academic year: 2020/21 Last Updated: 25 February 2021
PSY-30104 - Current Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Coordinator: Donna M Berry Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33391
School Office: 01782 733736
Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
None
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2020/21
This module aims to provide students with an appreciation of current psychological perspectives on autism spectrum disorders. Students will be introduced to psychological research into autism, from historical explanations to current models and findings from recent research. The key characteristics of autism will be discussed, with a different focus each week (e.g. eye contact, communication and emotion processing, clinical issues, therapeutic interventions).
This module aims to introduce students to current perspectives on research and clinical practice in autism spectrum disorders. The module also aims to promote critical evaluation of published research and encourage reflective discussions with peers.
Intended Learning Outcomes
locate and evaluate relevant research papers on autism: 1critically engage with issues raised by research into autism, and form and share opinions, backed up by evidence: 1reflect on constructive criticism of their own ideas: 1evaluate the claims made by researchers in journal articles, and communicate alternative interpretations of data in a logical and coherent manner: 1
Study hours
20 hours of face-to-face teaching, delivered in 10 two-hour sessions (some lectures and some small group discussion seminars).50 hours of preparation for and writing of blogs.80 hours of independent reading and study, including preparation for class discussions.
School Rules
None
Description of Module Assessment