Autism Across the Lifespan (C8903)
15 credits, Level 6
Spring teaching
In this module, you'll study autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition, across all stages of the lifespan – from early childhood into old age.
You'll focus on cognition, whilst contextualising the condition at different stages of development.
You’ll explore areas in childhood and adolescence, including:
- memory
- language
- learning
- the ‘self’
- mental health
- transgender issues
You will also examine adulthood topics including:
- Bayesian theories of perception
- maternal autism
- memory
- sensory
- emotional processing
You will finish with addressing some of the consequences of ageing in autism.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: