The course aims to provide basic information on developmental disturbances of oral and written language, on disturbances of reading, writing numerical skills and calculation, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. Main models of Learning Disorders will be presented and critically discussed. Special attention will be given to issues on the co-morbidity of learning disabilities. Examples of case studies will be provided and models of co-morbidity will be presented.

The Course is divided in two parts:

Part 1 Covers the theoretical models for the learning disorders and their scientific basis and methods, as well as the disturbances comorbidity.

Part 2 Reviews the learning disorders in the assessment practice and rehabilitation recommendations.