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Aims and Learning Outcomes

Develop a sound theoretical understanding of motor sensory and language developmental problems and disabilities


Learn to
  • Understand visual impairments
  • Understand hearing impairment
  • Understand interventions in cerebral palsy
  • Understand speech and language development
  • Understand aetiology and behaviour modification in hearing difficulties
  • Critically appraise the evidence base for interventions related to developmental disorders
  • Understand and reflect on the issues of organisation of medical care and the role of Child Development Centres
  • Understand the social and educational consequences of developmental problems
  • Understand the theoretical underpinning of psychological disorders and behavioural problems
  • Understand and analyse issues of cognition and sociability in children with specific disorders
  • Reflect on how your knowledge will enhance your own practice