Knowledge 

The student... 

has broad knowledge about autism spectrum disorders and ADHD and knowledge about Tourette syndrome, including knowledge about the heterogeneity of the disorders 
has broad knowledge about assessment of and support for children and students with neurodevelopmental disorders in school and kindergarten  
has knowledge about research and development within the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, and can use this knowledge to keep updated within the field 
has knowledge about the field’s history, including changes in diagnostic criteria and definitions and the discussions around these.

Skills 

The student ... 

can apply subject matter knowledge and relevant results from research and development within the field of neurodevelopmental disorders to make informed decisions about facilitations and support 
can use theory and the latest research to reflect critically on facilitation and support for children and students with neurodevelopmental disorders  
can recognize early characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and Tourette syndrome

General competence 

The student ... 

has insight into ethical considerations related to assessment and diagnosing of neurodevelopmental disorders 
can plan, suggest and carry out assessment and preventive and supportive measures aimed at children with neurodevelopmental disorders  
can communicate essential academic subject matters which can improve understanding and facilitate assessment and support aimed at preventing and decreasing problems related to neurodevelopmental disorders  
can exchange opinions and experiences with others in the field and thereby contribute in developing good practice related to understanding and support of students with neurodevelopmental disorders  
is familiar with innovation and development in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, including changes in diagnostic criteria and definitions used, and about the latest research in the area related to facilitation and support

Subject description 5327

Neurodevelopmental Disorders