From Neuron to Human Being

Service Description

Course aims: The course will: ● Focus on the core processes of Human neurodevelopment from the prenatal period to adolescence (first 2 decades of life) ● Present pediatric neuro-developmental theories, issues and research findings related to medical and neuro-cognitive development ● Introduce Appropriate instruments to assess neuro-development ● Evaluates efficacy of early intervention programs designed to enhance development in at-risk populations of children. The course will focus on key aspects of: ● The development of the human brain across childhood. ● How pediatric neurologists observe, assess and intervene in the development of neurocognitive processes in childhood and adolescence.   Learning outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to develop: ● An appreciation of the complexity of the human brain, the limits and advantages of our current knowledge. ● Awareness that a neurocognitive perspective has explained a considerable array of human development. Acquire Skills: ● Generate ideas about how development of the brain parallels other developmental changes seen through childhood and adolescence. ● Provide theoretically and empirically supported explanations about child and adolescent development based on neuro-cognitive models and explain the major determinants of development during childhood. Course Content: ● Introduction to Developmental Neurology — Towards a Brain-Based Practice. Nature and Nurture, Normalcy versus Disorder, WHO ICF Model. ● Pregnancy, Birth, early months infants, IUGR, The fetal origin of adult diseases. ● Toxic Stress and long-term brain development ● The Development of Language ● Motor Development ● Brain Based Learning, Molecular Learning and Learning Disabilities ● Intellectual Disability and Global Developmental Delay. ● Mind the Gap - the effect of premature birth on brain development ● The Adolescent Brain ● ADHD as model for neurocognitive development. ● Autism and brain development ● Summary, what can we do better? Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: This course includes both synchronous and asynchronous learning; Zoom lectures and discussions.

Booking Policy

Meetings will be held via Zoom video conference, and will be recorded. Cancellation is possible within 14 days from registration or up to 1 month before course start - the shorter of the two. If you're worried for your privacy please notify us in advance and refrain from sharing your video on zoom. Access to course materials will be avaliable for 3 years.

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