Clinical studies in exceptionality
Associate Professor S Sykes
Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: An approved four-year sequence in psychology * Quota: 10
This subject focuses on the clinical study of exceptional children and adolescents. Attention will be given to both disabled and able, and talented persons. Areas covered will include definitions and basic concepts, aetiology, characteristics and classification, psychological and educational assessment and diagnosis, instructional and management planning and the delivery of special services in a variety of settings including institutions, hospitals, clinics, centres and schools.
Assessment
Written (2000 words): 30% * Practical work/essay to be a critical review of an issue relevant to the assessment and/or management of exceptional persons * The practicum will require working with an exceptional person * Case study to include diagnostic assessment, diagnosis, program planning and management: 70%
Recommended texts
Ashman A and Conway R Using cognitive methods in the classroom Routledge, 1993
Ashman A and Elkins J Educating children with special needs Prentice-Hall, 1994
Kaufman A S Intelligence testing with the WISC-R Wiley, 1979
Kaufman A S Assessing adolescent and adult intelligence Allyn and Bacon, 1990
Sattler J M Assessment of children Sattler, 1990
Sattler J M WISC-111 and WPPS-R supplement Sattler, 1992
Witt J and others Assessment of special children Scott, Foresman and Compery, 1988