Offer a perspective on the individual development, studying the main theories on the subject. Through a transversal approach, to examine the complexity of the different contexts of growth by integrating the classical theories with strictly current elements regarding the theme of education.
To know the mechanisms and manifestations of impaired development and function of swallowing in developmental age.
To know the main causes and clinical characteristics of language disorders in developmental age.
To know the neurobiology and main disorders of higher cortical functions.
To know the learning disability of reading, writing, and numerical abilties.
To know the disorders of praxis and the quantitative and/or qualitative alterations of the voice.
Frontal lessons with multimedia support
Frontal interactive lessons, with slides, videos, and tutorials.
Eventual seminars.
Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
Swallowing disorders in childhood: neurogenic, neuromuscular, and functional dysphagia.
Speech disorders: speech delay, phonetic-phonological disorder, specific linguistic disorder, speech disorders due to hearing loss in childhood.
Neurobiological correlates and main higher cortical disorders: aphasia, agnosia, apraxia.
Learning deficits in reading, writing, and numerical abilities, mainly included within the specific learning disorders.
Developmental apraxia and childhood dysphonia.
Psicologia dello sviluppo e dell’educazione
Caravita S., Milani L., Traficante D.
Ed. Il Mulino 2018
L. Sabbadini. Disturbi specifici del linguaggio, disprassie e funzioni esecutive. Springer-Verlag Italia, 2013
C. Vio, P. E. Tressoldi, G. Lo Presti. Diagnosi dei disturbi specifici dell'apprendimento scolastico. Erickson, 2013