PSY 406 Disorders of Childhood and Youth
This course considers childhood disorders in the context of the whole child and of the developmental tasks and challenges faced by all children. Biological, psychological, and social factors are examined in relation to cause, diagnosis, intervention, and developmental pathways. Disorders covered include disorders of early development, disorders of attachment, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiant and conduct disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, and addictive disorders.
Distribution
Social ScienceOffered
Fall, even-numbered years