• Conduct assessments of learners exhibiting manifestations of ADHD and ASD;
• Carry out interpretation of the findings resulting from the assessment of ASD and ADHD and identify appropriate strategies;
• Carry out play techniques (direct and indirect) in therapy according to the clients’ needs and the ability to interpret play sessions;
• Carry out psychological therapy by identifying therapeutic goals and working towards them in a time-framed therapeutic encounter;
• Work within and reflect upon ethical frameworks as required from the profession of psychology;
• Conduct assigned work ethically and responsibly.

• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant theories of ADHD and ASD, assessing and intervening with clients, and the interpretation of psychological testing;
• Recall standard procedures of ASD and ADHD assessments;
• Outline evidence-based interventions for students with ASD and ADHD;
• Outline play techniques used in therapy;
• Consolidate knowledge of ethical guidelines when working with clients and within systems;
• Recognize cultural diversities within schools and methods of how to acknowledge different cultures;
• Define principles of leadership to be organized and efficient personally and with others.

• Practice use of relevant theories of ADHD and ASD, assessing and intervening with clients, and the interpretation of psychological testing;
• Apply standardized procedures of ASD and ADHD assessments;
• Apply and recommend evidence-based interventions for students with ASD and ADHD;
• Assist clients move on in therapy, reach therapeutic outcomes within a timeframe;
• Adhere and practice ethical guidelines when working with clients and within systems;
• Use and interpret play techniques in therapy according to the clients’ needs;
• Demonstrate leadership skills required to to lead and organize the assigned work;
• Apply knowledge of cultural diversities within schools and work towards acknowledging different cultures;
• Apply principles of leadership to be organized and efficient personally and with others.

This module will be assessed through: Continuous Assessment by field supervisor and practicum coordinators together with Porfolio.

Core Reading List

1. Growth-Marnat, G. 2016. Handbook of Psychological Assessment 6 ed. Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc.
2. Flanagan, D.P. (2017). Essentials of WISC-V Assessment. Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
3. Karen, B., Goldfinger B., & Pomerantz, A.M. 2013. Psychological Assessment and Report Writing. SAGE Publications Inc.
4. Sommers-Flanaga, J. Clinical Interviewing. 6 ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
5. Allan, A. (2010). Ethical Practice in Psychology – Reflections from the creators of the APS Code of Ethics. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
6. Koocher, G.P., & Spiegel P.K (2016). Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions : Standards and Cases. Oxford University Press Inc.
7. Knapp, S.J. (2011). APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology. American Psychological Association.
8. Neill C., (2016). Ethics and Psychology : Beyond Codes of Practice. Taylor & Francis Ltd.
9. Roberts, M.C. (2021). Handbook of Evidence-Based Therapies for Children and Adolescents: Springer Nature Switzerland AG.