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1º Semestre

Psicologia e Comportamento Motor

4.5

Vitor Manuel Lourenço da Cruz (Ana Isabel Amaral do Nascimento Rodrigues de Melo em 2018-2019)

Defining and identifying the principal defectology and learning disorders, having in consideration the etiological and epidemiological factors.

Study of the following aspects of each condition: history; definition, identification and assessment, characteristics, prevalence, causes and prevention, educational approaches, current issues and future trends of:
- Blindness and low vision;
- Hearing loss;
- Mental retardation;
- Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Impairments;
- Autism spectrum disorders;
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilitiesehavioral disorders;
- Multi-deficiency.

Continuous assessment: Attend at least two-thirds of classes. Test – 50% (minimum grade 7,5); Group Work – 30%; Discussion of One Article – 10%; Questions Relating to Matter Modules - 10%  
Final assessment: Written exam (minimum grade 9,5).

MAIN BIBLIOGRAPHY
Kirk, S. A.; Gallagher, J. J.; Coleman, M. R.; & Anastasiow, N. J. (2008). Educating Exceptional Children. New York: Wadsworth Publishing.
Fonseca, V. (2006). Desenvolvimento Psicomotor e Aprendizagem. Lisboa: Âncora Editora.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bautista, R. (Org.) (1997). Necessidades Educativas Especiais. Lisboa: Dinalivro.
Heward, W. (2003). Exceptional Children: an Introduction to Special Educaton. New Jersey: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Nielsen, L. B. (1999). Necessidades Educativas Especiais na Sala de Aula: Um Guia para Professores. Porto: Porto Editora.