CHILD HEALTH AND NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT203	CHILD HEALTH AND NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to recognize childhood developmental processes and to raise awareness about childhood diseases and syndromes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Normal brain development, neuromotor development, developmental stages, risk factors causing disability, mental retardation in terms of child neurology, risky infant monitoring, childhood nervous system infections, Causes and approach to hearing loss in children, diagnosis and follow-up of Cerebral Palsy, Convulsions, Epilepsy, Definition of febrile convulsions and first aid, Language and speech delay and causes in children, Neurological problems with autistic findings and their effect on language development, Teamwork in neurological diseases, Physical child abuse.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains for specific steps for each age in normal mental-motor development.
Predicts the concept of infant at risk.
Describe neurological problems that may lead to language delay.
Describe cerebral palsy.
Describe mental retardation.
Explains the value and limitations of neurologic examinations.
Explains various pediatric diseases.
Volunteers for teamwork in chronic neurological diseases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Normal brain development	Lecture, discussion, case study
2	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Developmental stages; normal neuromotor and mental development	Lecture, discussion, case study
3	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Risk factors causing disability and risky infant follow-up	Lecture, discussion, case study
4	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Speech and language delay in children and possible causes	Lecture, discussion, case study
5	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Mental retardation in terms of child neurology	Lecture, discussion, case study
6	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Childhood nervous system infections	Lecture, discussion, case study
7	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Neurological examination and tests	Lecture, discussion, case study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Diagnosis and follow-up of cerebral palsy	Lecture, discussion, case study
10	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Definition of convulsions, epilepsy, febrile convulsions and first aid	Lecture, discussion, case study
11	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Neurometabolic / Norodegenerative / Neuromuscular diseases and syndromes	Lecture, discussion, case study
12	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Speech and language delay in children and possible causes	Lecture, discussion, case study
13	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Neurological problems with autistic symptoms; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and its effects on language development	Lecture, discussion, case study
14	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Physical child abuse; neglect and abuse	Lecture, discussion, case study
15	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research	Teamwork in neurological diseases; the roles of speech and language therapists in differential diagnosis in terms of communication, language, speech, voice and swallowing disorders	Lecture, discussion, case study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çocuk ve Ergende Nörolojik Hastalıklara Yaklaşım Rehber Kitabı 2015, Türk Nöroloji Derneği, 2015
Ertem İ., Gelişimsel Pediatri, Kitap, Çocuk Hastalıkları Araştırma Vakfı Yayınları, 2005, Ankara
Süt Çocuğu ve Çocuklarda Nörolojik Değerlendirme, Kitap, Galenos Yayınevi, 2018

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the basic information on the science of language and speech in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of language and speech science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper language and speech therapy program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To prepare the language and speech therapy profession according to ethical rules, assimilate the multidisciplinary approach, to prepare the necessary screening programs for healthy and / or problem groups in accordance with contemporary medical rules, to evaluate the patients with language and speech disorders, to identify the problems, and to find appropriate re / habilitation programs have the skills to prepare, determine the necessary tools and apply them.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.				3
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about language and speech disorder of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of the services related to language and speech therapy, it also conducts training and practice studies on language and speech science.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	1	1	1
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	3	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	5	35
Short Exam	2	4	8
Preparation for the Short Exam	4	5	20
TOTAL	45	0	154