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Neuropsychiatric disordersLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: VAL25035-3001

Credits

5 cr

Objective

-Is familiar with various neurodevelopmental disorders and understands how they may affect an individual's functional ability
- Has knowledge of how to support individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
-Is proficient in using various methods and assistive tools applicable in practical work with clients with neurodevelopmental disorders

Content

-Neurodevelopmental disorders in children, adolescents, and adults
-Solution-focused methods in working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
-Resource-enhancing methods in work with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

02.12.2025 - 09.03.2026

Timing

12.03.2026 - 15.05.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 cr

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Elective Studies
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lena Storbacka-Järvinen
Teacher in charge

Lena Storbacka-Järvinen

Objective

-Is familiar with various neurodevelopmental disorders and understands how they may affect an individual's functional ability
- Has knowledge of how to support individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
-Is proficient in using various methods and assistive tools applicable in practical work with clients with neurodevelopmental disorders

Content

-Neurodevelopmental disorders in children, adolescents, and adults
-Solution-focused methods in working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
-Resource-enhancing methods in work with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None