Developmental Psychopathology – Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD - theory and practice

The course will offer an introduction to the biological foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD – clinical features, assessment methods and research.  The signs and symptoms in the dynamics of the disorders will be presented from a neurobiological perspective and in the context of genetics, neuroimaging, neurochemistry, and disease biomarkers. Examples of tests and therapy approaches will be briefly discussed as well. The course includes 16 hours of lectures and discussions and 14 hours of practical activities – case studies, observations, case discussions, interviews with parents, observation of therapeutic sessions with children with ASD and ADHD. 

Period

– 05.06.2023 – 09.06.2023

Format: On-site

Language: English

Student Level: Bachelor /Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work/

Number of ECTS: 3

Number of Students: 6

Course schedule

05.06.2023

10.00 – 13.30 Autism Spectrum Disorders – clinical features, definition, classifications, and assessment – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/

14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Autism – daycare center – 2 hours training includes observation of children with autism

06.06.2023

10.00 – 13.30 Autism Spectrum Disorders – neuroimaging, neurochemistry, genetics and environment – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/

14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Autism – daycare center – 2 hours training includes interview with parents

07.06.2023

10.00 – 13.30 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – clinical features, definition, classifications, and assessment – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/

14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – daycare center – 2 hours training includes observation of children, parent’s interviews; presentations

08.06.2023

10.00 – 13.30 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – neuroimaging studies, brain functions, symptoms – 4 academic hours /lectures, discussions/

14.30 – 16.00 Internship – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – daycare center – 2 hours training includes observation of children

09.06.2023

10.00 – 16.00 Internship – ASD and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – daycare center – 6 hours training includes observation of children, parents’ interviews, therapy sessions 

 
 

 

Duration, Application Deadline and How to apply

Duration: 5 days

Application Deadline: 01/05/2023

Ready to Get Involved? Apply below.

E-mail to Ms Slavena Nikolova snikolova@nbu.bg

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