Co-ordinator
Dr. L.R.A. Alink
Course objectives
Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a pervasive but deviant type of child-rearing with potential negative consequences for children’s socio-emotional and cognitive development, and their physiological stress regulation. Consequences of CAN may differ for individual children. This course will focus on how to explain this differential susceptibility to the consequences of CAN. In addition, the sequelae of CAN will be discussed on all levels of development, with a special focus on the neurobiological consequences of CAN. Information based on animal models will be used to interpret and explain consequences in humans. This course will also discuss the effects of structural neglect, such as seen in orphanage-reared children. Finally, types and implementation of interventions aimed at reducing and preventing (the effects of) CAN will be discussed.
Methods of instruction
Presence obligatory.
Weekly assignments.
Presentations.
Study material
Howe, D. (2005). Child abuse and neglect. Attachment, development, and intervention. New York: Palgrave MacMillan.
Electronic syllabus with recent papers on child abuse and neglect.
Examination
Assignments
Presentations
Written exam
Timetable
Timetable Child Abuse and Neglect: Neurobiological Consequences and Intervention
Course prerequisites
U-Twist registration is a requirement for ALL courses and exams.
The deadline for course registration is 2 weeks before the first class; the deadline for exam registration is 1 week before the exam.
Attendance without registration is forbidden!
Remarks
Enrolment (min-max): 7-30