This teaching unit is part of the initial training curriculum for speech and language therapists in Semester 7. It is a mandatory subject. It allows the student to acquire basic knowledge regarding the development of executive functions, and to recognize the various approaches to their assessment and rehabilitation within the context of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Temps présentiel : 15 heures

Charge de travail étudiant : 30 heures

Méthode(s) d'évaluation : Examen final, Travaux pratiques contrôlés

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