Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents

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In this course, you will evaluate theory and research on evidence-based, systemic interventions with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities (ID), and learning disorders (LD). You will articulate systemic approaches to treating these disorders that are ethical, developmentally informed, and culturally sensitive. This course presents marriage and family therapists as critical members of multidisciplinary treatment teams for ADHD, ASD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.