Psychopathology of Childhood

This course will introduce students to the behavior disorders of childhood and examine the problems of emotionally disturbed children in the context of normal child development. It will deal with a wide range of topics, including school phobias, developmental deviations, organic brain syndrome, psychophysiological disorders, and psychotic episodes in childhood. An emphasis will be placed on causation, intervention approaches, and prevention. The clinical methods of assessment and research and theoretical aspects of diagnosis and treatment will also be discussed.