Language and Cognition across Neurodevelopmental Conditions (342-0-1)

Instructors

Molly Losh

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 1441: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Description and theory relevant to the cognitive, linguistic, and social development of individuals with different developmental disorders throughout the lifespan.

Class Notes

This course will provide an overview of common genetically-based childhood neurodevelopmental conditions impacting language and cognition, that are usually diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence, taking a life-span developmental approach to understanding the clinical presentation of each, developmental changes, and etiology. We will cover how these different conditions impact language and cognition, discuss theories of the causes of each condition, and consider evidence from studies of behavior, cognition, brain structure and activity, and genetics in evaluating these theories. We will also discuss fascinating current evidence suggesting significant common biological origins across many of these conditions, and implications for our understanding of how common genetic variability that can lead to diagnostic conditions, also influences complex language, cognitive, and personality traits in all of us.

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area