Psychology of Child Development

At the end of this course student will be able to: 1. explain the process of child development from neonate to children. 2. list the importance of babies’ growth chart and its relevance to audiological practice. 3. explain the importance of prematurity and other growth retardation to hearing function. 4. list out all the different exceptional conditions (disabilities) in children and how the impact hearing and communication in general; 5. list out the conditions that constitutes ‘At Risk Register; and 6. demonstrate the audiological rehabilitation techniques of children with exceptional conditions.

General knowledge of fetal growth and development. Growth and development of the premature child. Physical growth in the neonate and childhood. Growth monitoring and value of growth charts. Physical, mental and emotional developmental assessment. Exceptional conditions in children (disabilities and giftedness). At risk register babies for audiological intervention. 200 Level