| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 7 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn how the childhood and adolescence disorders are defined and their basic criteria.
- Learn the etiological mechanisms of the childhood and adolescence disorders.
- Learn the assessment process of childhood and adolescence disorders.
- Learn the treatment process and basic applications for childhood and adolescence disorders.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course explores issues relating to diagnosis, treatment, research methods and ethics in relation to child and adolescent psychopathology. Initially, neural development of the human nervous system is introduced in the course. Next, a broad range of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, dyslexia, specific language impairment, developmental coordination disorder, sensory impairments, ADHD and Williams?s syndrome are covered. The implications of theories of neurodevelopmental disorders for understanding of normal cognitive functions are also explained throughout the course. After completing the course, the students are expected to have a detailed knowledge about various neurodevelopmental disorders. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Childhood and Adolescence Disorders and Historical Summary |
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2nd Week |
Childhood and Adolescence Disorders Based on the Current Diagnostic Systems |
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3rd Week |
The Assessment Process of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders |
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4th Week |
Infants, Children and Adolescents at Risk for Disorders |
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5th Week |
Intellectual Disabilities |
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6th Week |
Communication Disorders |
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7th Week |
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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8th Week |
Mid-term Exam |
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9th Week |
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
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10th Week |
Specific Learning Disorders |
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11th Week |
Motor Disorders |
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12th Week |
Mood Disorders and Self-Harm |
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13th Week |
Anxiety Disorders |
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14th Week |
Eating and Health Related Disorders |
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15th Week |
Psychotherapeutic Applications in The Treatment of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Mash, E. J., & Barkley B. A. (Eds.). (2014). Child psychopathology (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
* The primary textbook for this course is renewed every year. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
6 |
84 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
35 |
35 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 210 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 7 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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