Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
• Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
• Justifiably choose an intervention and implement and evaluate it.
• Master knowledge on interventions to improve a given situation (individually or collectively), as well as implement them.
• Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention.
• Develop a plan of intervention or management in a rigorous and justified manner, taking into account all relevant factors (including underlying issues and associated risks).
• Implement intervention with reference to theoretical models of intervention, taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
• Appropriately apply different types of intervention.
• Evaluate the intervention.
• Alter the intervention.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
• Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
• Write a report arguing over an intervention (including evaluation).
• Appropriately use presentation materials.
• Act ethically and professionally.
• Refer to ethical principles to define the framework of their professional practice.
• Act in compliance with specific legislative frameworks and the code of conduct of Belgian psychologists.
• Adopt professional attitudes (think critically, avoid prejudices, respect professional confidentiality, etc.).
• If necessary, appeal to peers or other professionals of other disciplines or expertise.
• Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
• Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes. Effectively manage their emotions.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, the students should know the principles for accomplishing a neuropsychological assessment in children (memory, attention, executive function, visuo-spatial functions) as well as the specificities of the neuropsychological assessment in children with neurodevelopemental or acquired pathologies. 

Content of UE

- Neuropsychological assessment in children - Prematurity - ADHD/ Developemental Coordination Disorder/ dysexecutive trouble,... - Genetic disorders (Willams syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klineffelter syndrome, fragile-X syndrome)

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination
• Practical test
• Quoted exercices

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam (True-False Questions, open questions, reflection questions) Practical work : neuropsychological assessment of a child and written report

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination
• Quoted exercices

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam (True-False Questions, open questions, reflection questions) Practical work : neuropsychological assessment of a child and written report

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Néant