PSYC0918-1 : Introduction to psychology of handicap

Study Programmes 2016-2017

PSYC0918-1

Introduction to psychology of handicap

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Bachelor in psychology and education : general		3
Master in education (120 ECTS)		3
Master in psychology : general (120 ECTS)		3

Lecturer :

Annick Comblain

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

This course aims to introduce students to the major key concepts of psychology of disability ( through the main international classifications.

The main areas of this discipline will be discussed:

screening,
genetic counseling
prenatal diagnosis,
announcement of disability
early intervention,
education and integration,
quality of life
adulthood.

We will review different types of disabilities (intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, etc.) and the characteristics of supported.
A particular focus will be on the genetic intellectual disability and intersyndromic differences.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

At the end of the course, students will gain awareness of the main characteristic of the psychological development of people with physical or mental disabilities and will have a better understanding of the psychological issues of interventions and of the role of the professionals in the follow up of people with disabilities.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

The course will appeal to concepts taught in Language and Cognition (partim I)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Ex cathedra courses

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

face-to-face