Child Psychopathology

Month 1: Foundations of Child Psychopathology

1. Understanding Child Psychopathology

  1. 1.1 Introduction and Definition
  2. 1.2 Historical Context for Child Psychopathology
  3. 1.3 Early Milestones in the History of Child Psychology
  4. 1.4 Significance of Child Psychopathology
  5. 1.5 Distinguishing Normal from Abnormal Behaviour
  6. 1.6 The Use of Four Ds
  7. 1.7 Basic Issues in Child Psychopathology
  8. 1.8 Psychopathology versus Normality

2. Defining Child Psychopathology

  1. 2.1 Types of Child Psychopathology
  2. 2.2 Approaches to the Classification and Diagnosis of Child Psychopathology
  3. 2.3 Issues in Classifications

 

Month 2: Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

3. General Theories of Child Psychopathology

  1. 3.1 General Models Used to Conceptualize Child Psychopathology
  2. 3.2 Four Interrelated Theoretical Approaches
    • (a) Attachment Theory
    • (b) Cognitive Theories
    • (c) Emotion Theories
    • (d) Constitutional/Neurobiological Theories
  3. 3.3 The Role of Theory in Child Psychopathology
  4. 3.4 Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

 

4. Issues in Clinical Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment

  1. 4.1 Diagnosis as Classification
  2. 4.2 The DSM-5: Issues and Trends
  3. 4.3 Issues in Assessment: How the Clinic Should Evaluate the Problem
  4. 4.4 Child Treatment Interventions

 

Month 3: Disorders and Practical Applications

5. ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  1. 5.1 Clinical Description
  2. 5.2 Associated Developmental Impairments
  3. 5.3 Treatment Alternatives

6. Conduct Disorders

  1. 6.1 Clinical Description
  2. 6.2 Assessment and Treatment

7. Health-Related Disorders

  1. 7.1 Elimination Disorders
  2. 7.2 Sleep Disorders