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Unit of Study PSYC6008 - Case-Based Approaches to Neurodiversity (2026)

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  • Unit type

    PG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    Faculty of Health

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    N/A

Unit description

In this unit, students will engage with case studies to explore the unique experiences and contributions of neurodivergent individuals in diverse settings and identify the psychosocial impact of historical use of deficit-based models. Reflective activities will encourage students to connect personal experiences with case studies, deepening their understanding of the consequences of conformity to neurotypical standards rather than adapting environments and practices to meet diverse needs. Students will then examine legal and human rights frameworks supporting neurodiversity across contexts like educational experiences, health services, employment, engagement with emergency services, law enforcement and the broader communities.

Unit content

  1. Sara
  2. Liam 
  3. Addie and Allison 
  4. Josh and Tracie 
  5. Maggie 
  6. Kereth

 

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Online
Term2
Term2

Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

use real-world case studies to explore the diverse experiences and challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals

consider the attributes and strengths neurodivergent individuals from a range of case examples and identify possible supports that foster inclusion and diversity, including personal supports, environmental supports and advocacy

examine legal and human rights frameworks that support neurodiversity across education, industry, disability, health sectors and beyond, ensuring the protection of individual rights and compliance with relevant laws and regulations

reflect on personal experiences of neurodiversity to foster a culture of inclusion and diversity

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